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IV International Spatial Development Forum: What You Need to Know about Building a Campus
…llage, is not the solution. “Part of the problem is that we think in terms of clusters. Campuses built in Russia are divided into two categories. One is for those who want to keep people, for example in Tomsk, so they don’t leave to Moscow. The second is for those who’ve already moved, to create a space for them, like in Moscow where there they need to creat…
19.06.2018
The Best of Summer in St. Petersburg
… just 30 minutes! You can hop on a hydrofoil near the Hermitage or the Bronze Horseman. Parks and Gardens If you love the sea breeze and sand between your toes but don’t want to travel far, then there is a place just like that right here in St. Petersburg. One of the newest parks in the city, the 300th Anniversary Park offers amazing views on the Gulf of Finlan…
19.06.2018
ITMO Summerschool: Nanostructures, Experiments and Chemical engineering
…erent equipment, create projects and present our results. It is important because we will all soon graduate and are already looking for a way to apply ourselves. I now think I want to study at ITMO University and that is why I was interested to see how science is done here, whether I chose the right faculty. We received a lot of new information here and I can say tha…
19.06.2018
New Non-Linear Metasurface Changes Basic Properties of Light
…s, we used an Australian supercomputer to recalculate those parameters in more detail. It wasn’t easy, as we had to try a great deal of values in the given range. That was Lei Wang’s responsibility; he helped us understand just what the particles should be like and how we should place them to get the right result. After modeling, we initiated the experiments. …
15.06.2018
How to Become Successful: Tips From Boris Solopov, CEO of Opticom St. Petersburg
… 40 people work for Opticom. I wasn't born with a caul: my mother was a paramedic, my father was a simple worker. I wasn't an outstanding student; during my 9th grade, they wanted to expel me for poor behavior. Still, in 11th grade I got perfect grades in Math and then entered ITMO University. During the third year of my Bachelor's program, they sent me on an inte…
14.06.2018
Five-Minute Fan Guide to FIFA World Cup 2018 in St. Petersburg
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 16-17
…The Peter and Paul Fortress is one of the most scenic locations in all of St. Petersburg, and one of the most tourist-heavy, as well. But those who want a taste of the fortress at night can take a night tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress from 10 pm till 11:30 pm on June 16. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent view of the city and see a different…
13.06.2018
What to Expect from a Master’s Program at the Faculty of Physics and Engineering
…Federal University. My program there was also about radio physics, but it was a bit different and focused on various types of magnetic resonance. After receiving my diploma, I wanted to take my education further and started looking at the different options. I sent messages to various universities, but what I liked about ITMO was how quick they were to respond; I got …
13.06.2018
Health Awareness and Making the Transition to Preventative Medicine
…ost part, these are various apps for monitoring a user’s physical activity, eating habits, and sleep, i.e. everything that helps you maintain a certain lifestyle. “People want to use trackers but they also want to see a doctor. To seek empathy and care from another human being is a natural human trait. Seeing a doctor brings you ps…
13.06.2018
Insights into Nanophotonics and Metamaterials from around the World
…here are young scientists, who come here to attend some lectures, or discuss their research with some experts in their field. We continue giving grants to young scientists who want to attend our school, but don’t have this opportunity. So we don’t look only at academic success but also on need. For example, we try to give preference to students from developing countr…
08.06.2018