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• Eight ITMO Scientists Receive Presidential Grants

  …arch projects. Aleksandra Vatian PhD, employee at the International Laboratory “Computer Technologies” The project is aimed at developing methods for clinical decision-making support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main document for tracking the course of any disease is the clinical protocol that every doctor must follow. As new clinical protocols for …

  12.01.2021

• ITMO University and Red Fox Develop Smart Clothes for Winter Activities

  …, trousers, and gloves – there will be sleeping bags, rugs, and accessories also based on printed electronics. “Our company has extensive experience in creating professional equipment for extreme conditions, including for work in the Arctic region. By launching a line of smart clothes, we are taking another step towards innovative technologies. Our colleague…

  12.01.2021

• New Partnership: ITMO’s Esports Team and CS.MONEY

  …according to the HR manager, they also focus on motivation as a key selection criterion. Those who are far from esports won’t be interested in the product; they will not be passionate about the work and won’t immerse themselves in the environment. Therefore, it’ll be difficult for them to work at companies related to this industry.  “As an employer, we want to b…

  12.01.2021

• To Infinity and Beyond: How Modern Discoveries Are Changing Our Understanding of the Solar System

  …that Jupiter has the biggest number of such clusters due to its mass. The location of the Asteroid Belt was previously explained by an almost mythical theory about the explosion of the planet Phaeton, which, of course, is absolutely untenable. After all, the total mass of all asteroids is about 6% of the mass of the Moon, which does not count as a planet in any wa…

  11.01.2021

• ITMO Student Dmitriy Tsarev on Theoretical Physicists, Quantum Physics and Its Similarities With Professional Sports

  …was about quantum metrology. Could you tell us more about this field? Before I dwell into the special nature of quantum science, I want to use some illustrations from professional sports. For instance, pole vaulting, which requires a significant amount of various physical attributes – but not only that! The excellent training of athletes is as important as the cor…

  11.01.2021

• Speaking from Experience: Inspiration from ITMO’s International Students

  …e. Of course, it is not easy at all. Being a foreigner in Russia is challenging yourself every day in many different ways, but it’s all worth it because you become a better version of yourself. Be patient, trust yourself, don't be afraid of failing and the most important part – enjoy every second of this experience.  Soumen Banerjee, India Make sure you und…

  11.01.2021

• Potential Threat, Treasure Trove, or Future Home: Why Scientists Study Asteroids

  …entirely correct: attaching oneself to an asteroid isn’t an easy task. But scientists are interested in asteroids nonetheless; as of now, there have already been several missions to asteroids. What are the purposes of such missions? The first thing that comes to mind is research. Studying asteroids from up close is definitely …

  08.01.2021

• Seven Sins of Our Memory or Why We Forget Things

  …pagnosia, or face blindness – he couldn’t distinguish and remember the faces of people. And he also couldn’t make logical constructions, generalize information, and draw conclusions. The memory of people with hypermnesia resembles articles from Wikipedia – they are filled with information and facts, but it is impossible to use them for a full-fledged book. Storing…

  07.01.2021

• Koliada: Russian Trick-or-Treating?

  … it derives from calends of Roman calendar, while others argue that it’s named after Koliada, a Slavic deity that represents the New Year’s cycle. There are, however, other versions as well, so perhaps it’s actually a mix of them all? The roots of the tradition itself are a bit more easily traceable. The Christmassy version of trick-…

  07.01.2021

• Cyber-Corona: How Businesses Managed the Transition to Working From Home

  …ow an unsafe link). They should also check that all devices used for work, personal devices included, are protected with antivirus software. Available solutions In conclusion, Aleksander Mitusov, a manager for the introduction of digital solutions at Megafon, spoke about the top means of protecting a company from key threats. When transitioning to remote wor…

  06.01.2021