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• SciComm for School Students: ITMO’s Workshop at Nanograd Summer School

  …chance to present our projects at the final defense, answering questions from experts. Our project was named one of the best and our plan could be implemented, even if with certain corrections,” says Viktoria. At the science communication workshop, Viktoria learned to get people interested in research through social media and science art. Moreover, lectures …

  02.08.2022

• Inclusive UX/UI Design: Projects by ITMO Students

  …sleeping, and dissatisfaction with their lives. Their mobility decreases, they’re afraid of loneliness and loss, and so on. One of the popular ways to track your state and maintain mental health is doing exercises in a mobile app, but most of them aren’t adapted for senior citizens in terms of functionality and design. For example, some people struggle with tapping o…

  02.08.2022

• Paving the Way to Next-Gen Devices: Your Guide to Metaphotonics

  … about the materials themselves, while metaphotonics focuses on their structuring and turning materials into particles with the necessary properties or organizing them in a certain way to produce interesting results. One of the advantages of photonics is that it works with relatively big particles of about 100 nanometers, which are easier to control than single atoms…

  01.08.2022

• ITMO and Partners Announce Contest for Biotechnology Specialists and Their Teams

  …’s leadership and professional accomplishments in the field.  All applications will be reviewed by an expert group. Even if experts note that a candidate does not meet certain requirements, they will still analyze their project and may invite them for an additional interview. The results will be announced by August 25.  During the next stage, which will take …

  01.08.2022

• Song of the Month: July 2022

  …lly sound like metal if it would be played by an orchestra. Among the works I enjoyed most are Igor Stravinsky’s Rites of Spring and Firebird, as well as the Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky. Anna For work, I usually turn on Neon Chill Radio, a light electronic mix produced by Alexa, that seems to blend well with my coffee and my “relax and focus…

  29.07.2022

• ITMO’s Endless Science: Recap of the Longest Ever Popsci Live Stream at VK Fest

  …ta Nagornyy had the chance to look into why smart assistants sometimes respond in a weird way. The answer is in the data that was used to train the device. If a robot lacks certain information or has no such word in its database, it cannot maintain a conversation properly.  “This was legit a great event! All the organizers and part…

  27.07.2022

• ITMO Scientists First to Propose Binary Antisense Agent for Cancer Treatment

  …system so that it is not destroyed inside a cell following the treatment. Since any chemical modifications affect the properties of oligonucleotides, a balance needs to be maintained between the agent’s efficacy and its resistance to the human body’s protection systems. In the long-term, the team plans to develop structures based on small interfering RNAs that show g…

  26.07.2022

• Dorm Life At ITMO Through The Eyes of International Students

  … are two elevators! The discipline at this dormitory is top-notch as every floor has its own student leader and a student council head is elected every year. They not only maintain discipline at the dorm but also address the students’ needs and demands.  There is a big cafeteria that is open from 9 AM in the morning to 9 PM at night. Every floor has two bathrooms …

  26.07.2022

• Svetoskop Museum of Fascinating Physics Launches in Kronstadt With ITMO Support

  …s, this is intended to give the guests a better understanding of the various phenomena. “We want to do our best to popularize science, and in order to do that we must maintain a balance between learning and entertainment. That’s why almost every room includes something that kids can interact with. They can spin cogs, play with pend…

  26.07.2022

• Beyond Coffee: Unique Drinks Worth Trying

  …they for sure have some) a jar, some tea leaves, sugar, and some patience!  Chicory A popular coffee substitute thanks to its taste, chicory is a herb that contains no caffeine. The beverage is made from ground chicory root and is considered a healthy and cheap alternative to coffee. With some milk and sugar (or condensed milk), the taste is so simil…

  22.07.2022