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• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #68

  Only two things in life are certain – death and taxes; or so the saying goes. We say there’s three – there’s also our bi-weekly science new digest! In today’s installment: the tenth anniversary of ITMO Fellowship, a novel way to keep foods safe and sound, and mind-blowing AR solutions.

  18.11.2024

• Student Research Association: What It Is and Why You Should Join

  How do you find a supervisor? Which journal do you choose for your paper? How do you fill out a scholarship application? You’ll find the answers to your questions at ITMO’s Student Research Association (SRA). It's not just a group of science enthusiasts, but a full-fledged support service for young researchers – complete with curators from among ITMO faculty, scientific databases, and business partners. Learn all about the SRA and how to join it in this article.

  14.11.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #67

  Days are growing noticeably shorter – which just means there’s even more time to sit by lamplight and check out all the latest science updates from ITMO.NEWS! In our latest digest, we’ve got: a promising solution to the issue of access to clean water, insights into plant-based compounds, St. Petersburg’s new science merch, and much more!

  04.11.2024

• (Not) A Serious Discussion: Humor as a Tool To Promote Science

  Laughter doesn't only increase longevity but also promotes science; it also helps achieve breakthroughs and make learning stick, as believed by scientists and lecturers. How and why should we use comedy in science and education? Do physicists crack good jokes? And how many “grams” of laughter should there be in a scientific joke? Here's a special guide we compiled based on the recent Noble Talk by Andrey Sebrant, the strategic marketing director at Yandex, and Yakov Somov, a co-founder of Lectorium.

  21.10.2024

• Science Through Generations: Notes from Young Professionals Conference at ITMO

  ITMO University hosted the third international conference Young Professionals, which drew over 300 participants from Russia, Italy, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries. The conference included a presentation of young specialists’ projects, an announcement of the results of the Top Young Professionals contest winners, and an awards ceremony for the best popular science reports.

  11.10.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #65

  October is here, which means it’s harvest time! In our case, that means a fruitful batch of news stories, ranging from research breakthroughs and public science projects to great academic opportunities. Grab your basket and have a look!

  07.10.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #64

  Sturdy robots, advances in cancer diagnostics, and exciting initiatives for students and researchers to ring in the new academic year – all in our biweekly digest of science news from ITMO University.

  23.09.2024

• Good Chaos: How Chaos Theory Helps Scientists and Everyone Else

  “Your desk is a mess!” Have you heard this phrase before? But if it’s more or less clear with domestic chaos, “scientific” chaos is more complicated. In this article, ITMO.NEWS – assisted by ITMO physicists Dmitry Shcherbinin and Semyon Rudyi – looks into chaos theory and explains how chaos helps make weather predictions and develop advanced diagnostics tools.

  03.09.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #61

  Keeping up with every bit of news can be near-impossible. That’s why we’re always here to highlight the latest in research, development, and everything in between. In today’s digest: advanced algorithms, truly “green” technologies, startup success stories, and the digital future of banking.

  12.08.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #60

  Every two weeks, we bring you the latest from the realms of science, research, and education at ITMO and beyond. Today’s digest is no different: from new cancer treatments and advanced brain research to Master’s and PhD programs for budding AI engineers, we’ve got it all covered.

  29.07.2024