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• ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev on Engineering Training: We Can't Just Wait for New Generation of Teachers To Appear

  Although Russia currently has around 10 million engineers, there is still a 1.5 million shortfall of specialists in engineering fields, as pointed out by speakers at the Congress of Young Scientists. Where can these experts be found? How can they be trained? And why isn’t it the sole responsibility of universities? All these questions were recently addressed by the rectors of Russia’s top tech universities, ITMO University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), and National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, as well as representatives of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, local authorities, and major banks.

  02.12.2024

• Real-Life Superheroes: A Scientific Take on Superpowers

  Telepathy, invisibility, levitation – no, these are not just for superheroes; these days, it’s something you can accomplish with science. In this article, we ask Pavel Belov, the head of ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering, if it’s possible to become a superhero in real life.

  29.11.2024

• Discovery of the Month: Viral Artists, Secret Courtyards, and More

  It isn’t long before we’re all busy summarizing our 2024, taking note of all the personal records we’ve set and the achievements made. For now, however, there is still November to look back on – this time, we have some truly fun, inspiring discoveries for you. Check them out!

  29.11.2024

• Insights from Congress of Young Scientists: Educating AI Natives to Avoid AI Temptations

  How are universities changing in the era of AI? What are the threats and opportunities that accompany the advance of this technology? What is the new role of researchers and practitioners? These were the questions discussed at a discussion on education for AI natives that was held at the Congress of Young Scientists, hosted by Sirius University of Science and Technology. Head on for the discussion’s keynotes.

  28.11.2024

• ITMO Receives 162 Million Rubles for AI Computer Vision System for Drones

  ITMO’s National Center for Cognitive Research, GosNIIAS, and KT-Bespilotnye Sistemy were named among the winners of a recent selection by the NTI Foundation, receiving a 162-million-ruble subsidy to fund the development of an AI-based computer vision system for drones. The system will use neural networks to automate the development and training of models, thus making the new system accessible not only for computer vision (CV) specialists, but also for regular users who will be able to adjust the system to their needs. The solution will be fully adapted for Russian-made hardware.

  26.11.2024

• Frontier Research: ITMO to Support 11 New Projects Within Federal Program Priority 2030

  11 teams were named winners in the open call for projects held within ITMO’s 2030 Development Strategy. Among them are projects on flexible optical sensors for health monitoring, new treatments and materials, as well as development of complex engineering solutions. Depending on the track, the winners will receive up to 20 million rubles to develop their projects, as well as access to the expertise, staff, and infrastructure of ITMO and its partners. Learn more about the open call and the selected teams in this article.

  25.11.2024

• Classification From ITMO To Help AI Generate Random Noise on Request

  Random noise is useful for generating truly random numbers, such as for stronger passwords and data protection, but it’s also what helps reconstruct full-scale images obtained from small cameras placed within the body during medical screenings. Using machine learning and fractal analysis methods, researchers from ITMO University have studied a source of random noise – the textures inside a layer of liquid crystal – and created a classification based on the analysis of large- and small-scale fractal dimensions. Using this data, it's possible to train a neural network to select the parameters for random noise generation, adjusting it for various purposes. The results of the study have been published in Journal of Molecular Liquids.

  21.11.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: November 21-27, 2024

  Moving steadily closer to winter, we persevere through these crazy November winds and even the occasional snow. This week, we’ll be doing this fueled mainly by art: displays by contemporary artists, retrospectives of legendary painters, intriguing films, and more. Read on to plan out the coming days.

  20.11.2024

• Five Continents – One Tournament: BRICS+ CTF Finals Held at ITMO University

  Five continents, 105 countries, and 1,257 teams – Russia has recently hosted the online cybersecurity competition BRICS+ CTF. The final round of the contest, co-organized by ITMO University, took place on November 16 and welcomed 20 teams from eight countries. The team Friendly Maltese Citizens (international) finished first, followed by NE_SPRUSH (Russia) and Bushwhackers (Russia).

  20.11.2024

• ITMO Among Absolute Champions of IT Planet 2024 Competition

  In the latest season of the international competition IT Planet, ITMO University reigned supreme, landing among the absolute champions. Recently, representatives of the university were awarded for this achievement at the competition’s Mentor Forum in Moscow.

  19.11.2024