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Konstantin Fursov On Best Formats for Developing Science Communication
… I am curious to observe the building of dialogue between researchers and the public. Previously, I used to only see this process in numbers, from a bird’s-eye view, and now I want to look at this process at the microlevel: to see how communication formats are developed, which channels are used, how communication occurs, and, most interestingly, what happens to parti…
29.04.2022
ITMO OPEN TALK: How Russian Companies Help Young Startups
…or messaging services. What’s important is that a startup team or leader, in case of a one-person business, could easily integrate into the company and know which product they want to develop, what it will do, and which tasks it will solve. Expertise in creating and launching startups is desirable, but not mandatory. In case the company has approved the idea, the…
29.04.2022
ITMO University to Host Second PI School by SCAMT
…scientific interests, publications, certificates of participation in academic conferences, etc. In their letter of motivation, prospective students should explain why they want to join the school, how it will help them in the future, and what makes them stand out among other candidates. The organizers encourage participants to submit video applications, which wil…
28.04.2022
ITMO Graduate Alexandra Vasilyeva Shares Her Journey From Journalist to Science Communicator
…evidence-based approach in medicine. Knowing what to do in certain situations helped me a lot as a first-time mom. What’s more, I understood that medicine is fascinating and I wanted to write more about it. And oncology became one of my topics as I started the Master’s program. Could you tell us more about it? I was doing a paper on cancer prevention for Russi…
27.04.2022
A Secret Guide to Pavlovsk
… more about tickets and working hours here. What to see: from the park’s entrances Stein’s Villa When leaving the park from the central entrance, you might want to walk right under the Nicholas (Cast Iron) Gate, which Nicholas I gifted to the empress on her birthday. This gate, huge and impressive, is an entrance to the town. It’s nearly 11 meters…
26.04.2022
From Physics to Dancing: How ITMO Students Design Their Own Optional Courses
…y was among the first Russian universities who began promoting the idea of personalized learning in 2018, thus providing greater opportunities for students to choose what they want to study and how they want to study it depending on their personal and professional interests. In early 2021, the university announced a competition for …
26.04.2022
Human Versus Computer: ITMO Students Excel at Major Scientific Conference in Computational Linguistics
…biometric characteristics. “Speech-based and biometric AI technologies are extremely competitive sectors which require a lot of time and effort from professionals if they want to make any breakthroughs. And their possibilities are limited here. However, our center provides a platform for synergy between these and other AI fields, thus making it possible to tackl…
22.04.2022
Student Spotlight: Fatameh Haidari Monfared, Iran
…nclude historic cities like Isfahan, Yazd, and Kermanshah. In total, Iran has 31 provinces, each of which has its own landmarks. Why did you decide to study in Russia? I wanted to study European history and Russia is a country that cares about its history a lot. It is clearly evident from the museums and monuments. St. Petersburg is in itself a treasury of the …
21.04.2022
Energy Club ITMO: Competitions, Internships, and More
…. As noted by Alexandra Klebleeva, the doors of the club are open to all students and the organizers are always happy to help those who can’t find a project to their liking or want to know more about the club. How to pitch an idea and gain support Students who have ideas to share can do so at EnergyHUB, a startup competition organized by a community of St.…
19.04.2022
Renting an Apartment in St. Petersburg: My Personal Experience
…Apartment hunting can be fun, extremely stressful, or all the above. To find a good apartment, I had to figure out what I wanted. What are my needs? What amenities do I want? How much am I willing to spend? I also realized that what’s important for one person is not always important for another, and what you’re willing to compromise on …
19.04.2022