Head of Moscow Polytech Advanced Engineering School of Electric Transport gives a speech at the IV Congress of Young Scientists in Sochi
The IV Congress of Young Scientists finished at the Sirius University of Science and Technology. This is the key event of 2024 within the framework of the Decade of Science and Technology announced by the Decree of the Russian President. The main goal is to enhance the role of science and technology in solving the most important tasks of society and country development. Pablo Iturralde, Head of the Advanced Engineering School of Electric Transport at Moscow Polytech, was a guest speaker.
The Congress is the largest dialogue platform for advanced and Fundamental Science, State Authorities and the Economy. It sets the main directions of Russia's scientific and technological development. Pablo Iturralde, Head of the Advanced Engineering School of Electric Transport at Moscow Polytech, was a guest speaker at “Scientific Personnel of Russia: Trends, Problems and Prospects. Presentation of an expert report” discussion. The key topics of the discussion were: the Importance of Forming an Image of a Successful Engineer, Labour Conditions Attracting to Science and Engineering, Encouraging Children's Curiosity at Early Childhood.
“Philosophy of a winner is formed from a very young age. It begins with a basic understanding of the world when a child asks parents and other adults thousands of “whys”. It is desirable that they get answers to their questions. So curiosity transformed into purposefulness and it allows you to reach new heights in various fields. That is why it is very important to understand who is going to answer this questions. After all, we are responsible for the way their worldview will be shaped in the future” says Pablo Iturralde
The main event of the session was the report “Scientist and Engineer - Heroes of Our Time” from the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “National Priorities”. One of the central experts involved in its creation was Pablo Iturralde, Head of the Advanced Engineering School of Electric Transport. The report was formed on the basis of the discussion held on 18 October at NUST MISIS. At the event experts actively discussed the popularisation of modern scientists and engineers at the social and state level.
“A necessary part of an engineering successful career is to be involved in engineering projects, to be in a perpetual battle with yourself to become better and to be greedy for knowledge and creativity” emphasises Pablo Iturralde.
“Scientists evolve development vectors for the long-term future and engineers use these solutions to advance technologies applicable for today.”
“People were proud of a product made in the Soviet Union. Engineers were heroes. Engineers are still making important inventions but no one is proud of them, no one says: “What a cool satellite you made!” The role of an engineer is very important; they are involved in creating the image of a successful nation.”
Moscow Polytech received a basic 100 million rubles grant for development based on the results of the selection process in 2021. In December 2022, Moscow Polytech received a special part of the Priority 2030 programme grant for the track “Sectoral and (or) territorial leadership”. To participate in the programme, the University submitted the strategic project “Affordable Electric Vehicle”. As part of the project, the University is creating a national engineering school of electric transport construction, contributing to the achievement of Russia's technological sovereignty. Priority 2030 is the largest state programme for supporting universities in Russia's history. It is aimed at increasing Russia's competitiveness in education, science and technology.
