On February 9, Moscow Polytech held a panel discussion entitled “100 Questions about Science” – an event commemorated to the Russian Science Day. According to the organization committee, the meeting was mainly aimed at breaking the stereotype that science is boring.
The list of speakers:
Safonov Evgeny – dean of faculty of mechanical engineering
Sokolov Andrei – dean of faculty of chemical technology and biotechnology
Nekrasov Dmitry – deputy dean for science (Faculty of chemical technology and biotechnology
Tipalin Sergei – deputy dean for science (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)
Volnov Iliya– assistant professor at department for “Machines and Technology Foundry”
Moshin Andrei – post-graduate, assistant for department of “Low-Temperature Engineering”
In the course of the discussion, a lot was said about science in general, about the elaborations that Moscow Polytech undertakes and about the role that scientific advisor plays, after which every participant had a chance to ask speakers questions.
The following issues were brought up for discussion:
- Relevance of student science
- How to choose a good mentor and scientific advisor
- Social networks as an information venue to promote science
- Project activity
- Who to talk to about one`s ideas and projects
- How to find resources, motivation and strength for scientific activity
