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Master's in Programming and AI at ITMO: What To Expect This Academic Year
The Master’s program Programming and Artificial Intelligence restarts with a new, improved format. This year, students will have a choice of two tracks, depending on whether they want to build their own individual learning tracks (applied) or focus more deeply on research in computer science (academic), as well as will be able to earn their degrees in one year within each track. Learn more about this year’s innovations below.
19.06.2023
ITMO Scientists Suggest New Method to Make More Adaptive and Autonomous Robots
Scientists from ITMO have come up with a three-step algorithm for the development of manipulators and walking or wearable robots. Compared to the usual methods, the new approach results in lighter, more efficient, affordable, and compact mechanisms. Walking robots that can move without having a full map of their surroundings are just one example of the designs produced by the new method. Another is the jumping robot made by the researchers to demonstrate their new algorithm. Read on to discover more.
31.05.2023
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #31
Is ITMO Russia’s ultimate IT destination? In today’s digest, we take a look at some of our university’s cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and opportunities for students. We’ll also learn about ways to make AI a safe medical tool. Read on to find out more.
29.05.2023
AI in Medicine: Obstacle or Boon?
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common in the medical field. Today, neural networks are used in diagnostics systems and to develop new medicines. But what about run-of-the-mill hospitals? Could AI improve the quality of everyday healthcare and reduce the workload for medical specialists? At ITMO University’s new laboratory Digital Technologies in Public Health, developers and medical specialists work together to put such systems into practice. We spoke to Anna Andreychenko, the head of the laboratory, about the benefits of automation in medicine and why clinicians shouldn’t be wary of AI.
26.05.2023
Study From Anywhere With ITMO University’s 7 Online Master’s Programs
Want to study at a university while traveling around the world? As part of ITMO’s online Master’s programs, you can be trained by leading industry experts while listening to lectures whenever and wherever you want. In 2023, admissions are open for seven programs in fields which include IT, engineering, chemistry, and product design. To find out about how to apply, keep reading.
24.05.2023
Expert Center Ranking: ITMO Named Best Russian University in AI and Engineering
ITMO is in the top five of the latest ranking of Russian universities compiled by the Expert analytics center. For the third year in a row, ITMO crowns the ranking in Engineering Sciences and Materials Science. The university also came first in Artificial Intelligence.
15.05.2023
Can AI Do My Job For Me? An Experiment
As Google unveils its latest generative AI features for Gmail and Docs, and AI writing tools such as ChatGPT and Wordly continue to gain popularity, the question arises: can one exclusively rely on AI for writing-related tasks? Despite the significant limitations of the currently available AI tools, is it conceivable to complete a writing project using AI alone? Let's put machines to the test and see if they can truly replace human writers.
09.05.2023
Student Spotlight: Rahim Hakimov, Tajikistan
ITMO’s unmatched success at ICPC inspires many youngsters to take up coding. Today, we’ll talk to someone who has not only made coding his vocation but also represented ITMO at the highest level. Meet Rahim Hakimov, a 20-year-old student from Tajikistan who is also a software engineer at Yandex. Thanks to his passion for coding, he has begun his career in big tech before even having graduated! Learn about Rahim’s incredible feats at ITMO in today's student spotlight.
27.04.2023
ChatGPT For School: How Students Use Neural Networks To Their Advantage
The viral ChatGPT is becoming more and more powerful every day: it can now gather information, code, and even generate scripts. Though educational leaders are wary of its possible pitfalls, especially ever since a student confessed to using ChatGPT for his graduation paper, it can and already does create true value for teachers and students alike. In order to demonstrate its vast applications, ITMO hosted a meetup on the best ML and AI practices for the classroom.
31.03.2023
Hackathon To Develop New Skills for Yandex’s Virtual Assistant Concludes at ITMO
Yandex’s virtual assistant, Alice, has developed several new skills thanks to the hackathon organized by ITMO’s Higher School of Digital Culture in cooperation with the company. The competition took place on March 4-26. The new functions include assisting students during exams and even helping users connect with potential friends.
30.03.2023