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Events
«Hard Core Philosophy»:
When : October 2, 2020, 5:00 pm
Where : online in English
Registration : open to everyone
Introducing a non-classical approach to philosophy - live analyzes of research. The mechanics by which our consciousness operates, the future of the posthuman , the problems of regulating the digital world - we are ready to discuss these and other topics with our listeners.
At the first online meeting, we will give a lecture with a series of questions and discussion on the topic “Causal inference in evidence-based policy. A tale of three monsters and how to chase them away. " In it, we will focus on how to support management processes with data, using the example of randomized controlled trials ( RCTs).). The lecturers will present their vision of the topic and share an overview of the possibilities and examples of AI systems in this area.
"Preaccelerator 2020": launch of a free program
When : October 3, 2020, 13:00
Where : ITMO University, Exchange line, 14, room 550
Registration : open to everyone
In the first set of the pre-accelerator, we would like to see technology and IT projects, plus initiatives in the field of digital HR. We will begin our new educational program with a lecture on Kasdev and introduce the audience to the trackers of the ITMO University accelerator.
"Art & Science Marathon": communication at the intersection of art and science
When : October 3, 2020
Where : ITMO University, st. Lomonosov, 9, room 2202, 1221, 1226, 1310
Registration : everyone is welcome
In our understanding, science and art almost always coexist. The principle of " art & science " is reflected in a variety of areas - for example, youth robotics .
This time we will host a series of lectures by experts in the art of science and technology. At the same time, we organize a compact film screening and networking for scientists and artists.
Online Elective: Climate Change Through the Eyes of a Scientist and Journalist
When : from October 6 to November 12, 2020, Tue - from 10:00 to 11:30, Thu - from 11:00 to 14:10
Where : online
Registration : open to everyone
We will discuss how research and work in this area is presented in the media, why was "global warming" replaced by "climate change", and then the phrase "climate crisis" was used. In addition to scientific communication issues, we will analyze the foundations of the climate system, the history of research in this area and the actual process of Earth's climate change. The program and the full schedule of the course are in the official documentation .
"Motivation letter": a master class for aspiring scientists
When : October 30, 2020, 16:00
Where : online ( registration )
In a podcast about the work of emerging scientists in the field of medical science, we discussed, among other things, the importance of writing articles and projects . In this workshop, we will show you how to prepare a letter of motivation for an internship or application to participate in an international working group.
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Contests
Grant competition for students and graduate students of St. Petersburg universities
When : from September 8 to October 8, 2020
Acceptance of applications : until October 8 inclusive
We invite students up to 35 years old and graduate students up to 36 years old studying full-time to participate. If your area of interest includes technical, humanitarian, medical, natural and exact sciences, plus culture and art, you can apply with your scientific project or research and compete for cash prizes ( more about the conditions ).
Competition for the support of international scientific teams
When : from September 23 to December 14, 2020
Deadline : 17:00 (Moscow time) on December 14, 2020
It is - a joint initiative between RNF and the German Research Foundation ( the DFG ), support the fundamental and exploratory research of international research teams. Grants for such works will be from 4 to 6 million rubles ( more about the conditions of participation ). A similar competition is held for individual research groups .
Podcasts
Interdisciplinary Robotics and Biomechatronics
Where to listen : Apple's Podcasts · Yandex.Music · PodFM · the Google Podcasts · the YouTube
where read : full text transcript Habré
This transmission «ITMO Research_» issue we are discussing robotics lab and kiberfizicheskih systems work on thematic projects and features an interdisciplinary approach to education and scientific activities. We also have issues on youth robotics , AR , game development , quantum communications and machine learning .
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