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Computer Simulation Technologies: New Master’s Program at ITMO
…This Master’s program is a new version of the old program called “Mathematical Models and Computer Simulation”, which has undergone significant changes. While the old program focused mainly on theory and applied mathematics, the new one combines theory and practice, which is beneficial for both students and the industry. “Computer simulation systems are used in …
17.07.2018
“Quantum Potential” Science Stand-Up Show Returns In Second Installment
… an additional challenge because there’s a colleague staring at your screen all the time. You have to tolerate the judgement of all your efforts and, oh Lord, explain your decisions! This sport is only for the most proficient programmers.” “You can even take it further; put not two, but three programmers behind a computer, give them 12 tasks and only 5 hours inste…
17.07.2018
How Do Russian MOOC Platforms Compete With World Top MOOC Providers? Courseburg Investigates
…rs to log in using their Facebook accounts. EdX, however, also asks users to indicate their email and location, which isn’t always convenient,” the authors observe. Conclusions and recommendations Russian online learning platforms give their users access to a wide range of different courses and learning formats; they also partner with leading universities nat…
16.07.2018
Drink (Soda) Like a Russian
…arbs. Over the years, Russians have perfected the recipe with raisins, berries, and mint, just to name a few flavors, and a couple of centuries ago many homes had their own version. I first tried it with my granddad. In the summer, we’d walk together to a “bochka,” literally a metal barrel parked on the sidewalk, and buy two full glass mugs for 6 kopecks. The col…
16.07.2018
Children Develop Robots at ITMO.KIDS Technopark
Vacations, Business Trips and Mushroom-Picking
…ool before that, I spent my summer vacation at sports camps. For me, summer was a time for training, at least before I left behind my sports career. Back then I was into professional skiing, and so in the summer I mostly focused on body conditioning. And then I started working during the summer to save up for my first car. Tell us about your first proper vacation.…
13.07.2018
Young Scientists From ITMO University Win IEEE Photonics Society Awards
…The IEEE Photonics Society is a high-profile organization consisting of more than 100,000 leading professionals from all over the world united in the Society’s goal of conducting research, developing, designing and manufacturing in the field of photonic materials, devices, and systems, as well as promoting all kinds of activities that could advance photonics research…
13.07.2018
TEDxSZIU: Experts Share Their Vision of the Future
…TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a world-famous non-profit organization that is known for its annual conferences. TED's mission is to support "ideas worth spreading." Its first conference was conducted in 1984 in California. TED conferences are conducted as intellectual shows that feature presentations on relevant topics and demonstration of research and te…
12.07.2018
From Tour de France to the World Cup: Cryosaunas Developed at ITMO University
… initiates a checkup of the whole body. It is also important to note that the effect of WBC is different from that of other hypothermic procedures, e.g. cold water immersion, as it doesn’t cause so much stress. Thanks to this, no special training is needed before the procedure, and there are no age restrictions. Russian Development Cryotherapy was develo…
12.07.2018
Campus Festival: How Studying Emotions Helps Urban Developers
… districts of St. Petersburg. Our research involved the collection of particular data and the development of a platform for its collection. We created mobile and desktop versions of our website Imprecity where people can tag emotions on the city map and add comments explaining why they feel particular emotions in particular places. We gather information about such…
11.07.2018