Moscow Polytechnic University Showcases Educational Initiatives at "Chemistry 2025" Expo
At the international "Chemistry 2025" exhibition, Guzel Sharipzyanova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at Moscow Polytechnic University (Moscow Polytech), spoke about the university's role in developing a skilled workforce for the chemical industry. In her address, she highlighted the university's achievements and also addressed key systemic hurdles the industry is facing. The event took place at Moscow's Timiryazev Center from November 10-13.
Guzel Sharipzyanova identified several core challenges, including a weak link between schools, universities, and businesses, inadequate equipment and support from industry partners, and a lack of awareness among school graduates about career paths in chemistry. Her presentation was part of a key business program panel titled "Chemistry in School: The Value of Hands-On Learning and Educational Resources."
"A major goal for businesses should be to work with us in promoting chemistry-related fields," stated Guzel Sharipzyanova. "This outreach shouldn't only target high school students in our pre-professional programs. Companies often report a shortage of qualified staff, yet their involvement in career guidance is limited. That's why our joint priority is to establish shared laboratories and get them involved in early career outreach, starting from grades 6-7 - right when students are first introduced to the subject."
Concurrently with the business agenda, a university delegation (including faculty and Andrey Sokolov, Dean of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) held a series of meetings with industry partners. The talks focused on expanding collaboration in chemical engineering and developing relevant topics for student project-based learning.
At the exhibition, Moscow Polytech students and graduate students had the opportunity to explore the latest innovations from leading chemical companies and participated in a hands-on master class organized by the Chrismas Company.
