Nearly two thousand Moscow schoolchildren initiated into future professionals at Moscow Polytechnic University
On the eve of Russian Science Day, Moscow Polytechnic University hosted a large-scale initiation ceremony for future professionals. The event, titled "Russian Science Day," brought together approximately 2,000 students in grades 10 and 11 from Moscow schools. The main goal was to give the students a sense of involvement in science and help them make an informed career choice. The students enjoyed more than just excursions; they were immersed in the university environment: lectures from leading speakers, team quizzes, master classes, and live interaction.
The initiation ceremony was held at three university locations: the buildings on Bolshaya Semyonovskaya Street, Avtozavodskaya Street, and Pavel Korchagin Street.
"Children, believe that you are experimenters, that you are artists, that you are designers, directors, and screenwriters of your own lives. Therefore, you cannot do anything without science. Pursue it in the direction you choose, in the activity you pursue. Believe in your dream!" noted Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Guzel Sharipzyanova.
The organizers paid special attention to one of the main distinguishing features of our university: the "Project Work" course. The students interacted with representatives of Moscow Polytechnic University's industrial collaborates—future employers—who discussed in-demand skills and career opportunities, as well as met with deans of faculties and institutes.
"It's a great university, and I had a very positive experience. They told us about the programs we could apply to. I might choose the information technology department. I listened to a presentation by a university student who wanted to get into Moscow Polytechnic University, and he succeeded," shared Platon Plush, a 10th-grade student at School No. 1530.
"My impressions of Moscow Polytechnic University are excellent! I have been to several open days already. I am planning to apply here. I asked the experts which subjects I needed to improve knowledge of to get into Moscow Polytechnic University. The answers were completely satisfactory. I'll focus on physics, mathematics, and computer science," said Abubakr Azizov, a 10th-grade student at Moscow School No. 2033.
"I'm thrilled with this event! I originally came here with different emotions. I thought it would be a Saturday and everything would be boring, but once I got here, I felt like I woke up. I was able to ask a question about how AI systems are used for design development. I even won a prize for the best question," said Alexey Karachevtsev, a 10th-grade student at Moscow School No. 1293.
A key part of the day was learning about the university's educational programs, research labs, and extracurricular activities. Participants received souvenirs from Moscow Polytechnic University. The event's hosts raffled off a smart speaker with the voice assistant "Alice" among the audience.
Background: "Initiation into Future Professionals" is one of the activities of the pre-professional education development project, implemented by the Moscow Department of Education and Science for students in pre-professional classes. The project helps schoolchildren feel connected to science and, upon graduation, become full members of the scientific and professional community. Today, pre-professional classes are open in 70 percent of Moscow schools. Education in these classes is based on a unified standard, jointly implemented by schools, colleges, universities, and industrial partners.
