MIL-OSI Russia: “A Journey into the World of Research and Discovery”: HSE Introduces Schoolchildren to Become Future Professionals

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Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

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On Science Day, the Higher School of Economics hosted a ceremonial event, “Initiation into Future Professionals,” for 10th-grade students in the pre-professional education projects, “Engineering Class in a Moscow School,” “IT Class in a Moscow School,” “Entrepreneurial Class in a Moscow School,” and “Media Class in a Moscow School.”

At the HSE Culture Center Laboratory of Media Communications in Education met almost three hundred tenth-graders — participants of the project “Media class in a Moscow school”. Director of strategic work with applicants, Deputy Vice-Rector Alexander Chepovsky opened Science Day with the following words: “Science is not just a set of facts and theories. It is a fascinating journey into the world of research, experiments and discoveries. Each of you has the opportunity to become a part of it. We hope that Science Day will inspire you to new achievements and help you discover the world of media. Do not be afraid to experiment and try new things. Each of you is unique, and it is your individuality that will make this world brighter and more interesting. Set ambitious goals and always strive for new heights. You are the future of the media industry, and we believe that you can change this world for the better. I wish you good luck and hope to see your achievements!” He also invited everyone to get acquainted with the prospects of studying at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, after which a series of interesting and useful speeches were held for the visitors.

Deputy Dean Faculty of Creative Industries Tatyana Tikhomirova spoke about media programs and training areas, as well as about the teachers, many of whom are active media specialists. Press Secretary of the Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences Oleg Voloshin held a master class, where he examined cases of media coverage of research by scientists who ensure the health of astronauts working in orbit. In addition, a media quiz prepared by Anastasia Chesnokova, an expert of the Laboratory of Media Communications in Education, helped the children test their knowledge gained during their studies in media classes.

The initiation into future professionals for students of Moscow’s entrepreneurship classes began in the atrium of the main building of the HSE on Pokrovsky Boulevard, 11. Director Center for Academic Development of Students of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Andrey Kozhanov gave an opening speech, after which congratulatory letters were read from the President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Higher School of Economics, Alexander Shokhin, and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the All-Russian Public Organization of Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship “OPORA RUSSIA” Sergey Borisov.

On behalf of the business, the participants were congratulated by the Director of Innovation and Ecosystem Development at Wildberries

However, Science Day did not end with this fiery dance. According to the already established tradition, four business trainings were organized for schoolchildren.

1. General Director of the Prospect company Olga Barinova held a unique master class on the topic of “Creating and implementing a business idea,” focusing specifically on the implementation of creative ideas.

2. Lyudmila Bulavkina, serial entrepreneur, business angel, strategic consultant and leading expert at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, conducted a training session in a game format called “Roles in Business, Roles in a Team”.

3. Angelina Akatova, business trainer of the department for work with educational organizations of the Wildberries company

4. Co-owner of the IT company RiskProf Alexander Bragin told schoolchildren in accessible language about the opportunities that the use of neural networks in business opens up today.

The icing on the cake was the speeches of the finalists of the Science for Life conference (in the Step into Business nomination) 2023 Alena Adoratskikh and Veronika Gileva (school No. 1799) and student MIEF, graduates of Irina Balberova’s entrepreneurship class.

MIEM HSE hosted more than 200 tenth-graders from six Moscow schools participating in the projects “Engineering Class in a Moscow School” and “IT Class in a Moscow School”, who immersed themselves in the world of advanced technologies and engineering professions.

The official part of the ceremony was opened by the performance of the Russian anthem. The Vice-Rector and Director of MIEM HSE Dmitry Kovalenko addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He congratulated the schoolchildren on the Day of Russian Science, noted the importance of engineering and IT specialties in the modern world and invited them to continue their education within the walls of the university.

Leading specialists from HSE partner companies, such as ScanEx Group, Aquarius, and YADRO, as well as MIEM employees, spoke to the participants. They presented current trends in engineering, geoinformatics, IT, computer technology, and artificial intelligence, shared professional insights, and talked about the in-demand competencies of the future.

The program also included an intellectual quiz “Interesting facts from the engineering and IT industry”, the winners of which received souvenirs from the university. The event ended with a lecture “Professions of the Future and AI”, which aroused keen interest among the audience.

Throughout the day, there was a thematic photo zone where schoolchildren could take memorable photos with the HSE symbol – a crow.

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