Search results for «CTIo» 5411 results
Speed Science Dating, Smartphone Orchestra, And More: ITMO Hosts Art & Science Marathon
…d that provides artists, representatives of other creative professions, and scientists with the opportunity to explore their common interests and develop joint projects at the intersection of science and art. The past Saturday, October 3, the participants of the Art & Science Marathon attended a pitch session, joined workshops given by media artists, and took part in…
07.10.2020
In a Nutshell: Black Holes and the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics
…tivity. What does it have to do with anything? It was with this theory that Roger Penrose mathematically described black holes while Ghez and Genzel were able to prove this prediction of the theory by spotting a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Genzel and Ghez have proved that there is a black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Ho…
07.10.2020
What is ITMO's Buddy System and How Does it Work?
…plications and interviews. It is necessary to speak English or another foreign language well and be a responsible, talkative, and resilient person. Also, especially with online interaction, buddies should be flexible and not be afraid to get out of their comfort zone: make a video or a broadcast. Attention is also paid to how a person handles a conversation and, in g…
07.10.2020
ITMO.STARS 2020 Winners: Who Are They?
…ed up in the top five and received a grant to study abroad. It allowed me to get a job offer, team resources, and investments for my project. Now, I plan to work further on the functionality and ergonomics of the system's custom components, train artificial intelligence, and enter mass production. My product involves both software…
06.10.2020
Our Favorite Places to Experience Fall in St. Petersburg
Epidemiologist Vasily Vlassov on Medical Problems Exposed by the Pandemic
… unclear picture of what’s going on in healthcare. These problems occurred long before the pandemic, but it’s important to keep them in mind if you want to understand all the contradictions that occur in the media. “As you have probably heard, interventional cardiologists have been able to reduce the number of deaths caused by heart attacks in the past few years…
06.10.2020
You Can Fight the World and Win: ITMO Graduate Kirill Rivkin on DataArt, Studies in the US and His Startup
… it is a lot like figure skating. To put it roughly, when you are seven, you have to go to a special school focusing on maths and physics. If you don’t do it, you don’t have the connections that will be crucial later. They determine whether your papers get cited and published, whether you get jobs and funding. Each year of your academic career is strictly delineated …
05.10.2020
KronBars Named Best Russian Student Sports Club for the Fourth Year in a Row
…Association's projects throughout the season. The jury members commended how the club leaders navigated the lockdown situation: the KRONBARS.ONLINE project included nine interaction formats – a video training set, chess and poker tournaments, a running club and fitness challenges, as well as theme tests, webinars, and theoretical courses. It should be noted th…
05.10.2020
The Unexpectedly Superstitious Side of St. Petersburg
…fter all, you do want your time in Russia to be lucky (and it’s also good for your hand-eye coordination): Fountain Ball Malaya Sadovaya St., 8 One of the street's main attractions is its fountain with a granite kugel ball spinning freely in jets of water. You should throw a coin into the fountain and then give the ball as many turns as the number of the ste…
05.10.2020
Comfort Foods to Try This Fall
… slices, some ginger, cinnamon, and honey (or cherry syrup, which I got as a gift and had absolutely no idea how to use until now) all mixed together in a cup of hot water. This concoction makes a good companion for a long evening of classes, as the spices and lemon keep you attentive, while the honey and warmth make sure you are still at your most comfortable. Enjoy…
02.10.2020