In Russia, an infrastructure is being created where talented young people not only study, but also make their first big discoveries. How modern campuses and advanced engineering schools are changing the scientific landscape of the country and becoming real laboratories of the future for the new Lomonosovs and Mendeleevs – in the material of Gazeta.Ru.
Science in comfort
Modern student campuses are being created throughout the country for the younger generation of scientists. They become real magnets for talented youth. Research work is in full swing here, innovations are born and discoveries are made. This not only improves the quality of education, but also becomes a catalyst for the development of science in the country.
The campuses are designed taking into account the latest standards and technologies, which makes them extremely attractive for students, teachers and researchers. These are not only academic buildings and laboratories, but also modern dormitories, cultural and sports centers, co-working spaces and medical institutions.
The campus infrastructure is available not only to university students and staff, but also to residents of the cities where they are located. A comfortable environment is created for the exchange of knowledge and experience. By 2030, it is planned to open 25 such campuses, and in the long term the network will expand to 40 throughout the country.
The campuses created under the national project “Science and Universities” are already proving their effectiveness. For example, the laboratory of additive technologies at the Bashkir State Medical University began working with the innovative material PEEK.
It is a semi-crystalline polymer with high temperature stability and has outstanding mechanical, chemical and electrical properties. Research is carried out on the basis of the Interuniversity student campus of the Eurasian Scientific and Educational Center.
Using PEEK with maximum precision will allow us to develop the technology for manufacturing dental implants. The polymer has many advantages compared to many medical materials. For example, it does not cause allergic reactions.
“Our laboratory has begun work on the initial development of technology for printing implants using innovative material based on real medical data. In the process, we are printing medical models of implants to close defects after neurosurgical operations and maxillofacial surgery,” said Alfred Galyautdinov, a 4th-year student at the Faculty of Medicine of the Belarusian State Medical University, who works on processing medical-format images (DICOM files).
Implants in this case, according to him, must have special characteristics – be light and durable.
Using PEEK and a modern domestic printer, scientists at the Bashkir State Medical University are developing the technology of 3D printing of durable implants for replacing bone defects using 3D modeling. In this case, the individual characteristics of the patient are taken into account.
“We will continue to work in this direction. The campus creates new opportunities for the development of innovative areas and scaling of scientific thought,” emphasized Mars Galautdinov, head of the laboratory of additive technologies at BSMU.
Advanced Engineering Schools
Advanced engineering schools are another important element of the country's scientific and educational infrastructure. They offer students and young scientists the opportunity not just to study, but also to work on real projects together with partners.
Today, there are already 50 advanced engineering schools in Russia, located in 23 regions of the country. NSP now has more than 250 partners, and their number continues to grow.
Companies provide students with the opportunity to undergo practical training and internships, which allows them not only to gain theoretical knowledge, but also to apply it in practice. Thus, advanced engineering schools combine science, education and industry, which is especially important in modern conditions.
At the moment, more than 6 thousand people are studying at NSP.
Over 1.3 thousand of the best received grants for extracurricular internships and internships, including work with mentors. More than 7.4 thousand engineers were trained in additional professional education programs.
At the NIS Samara State Medical University (SamSMU) together with the Department of General Surgery and Surgical Diseases under the leadership of I.V. Makarov created a web service for diagnosing patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, one of the common endocrine diseases. This project has already received a patent and helps doctors make diagnoses faster and more accurately, as well as determine treatment tactics.
The web service analyzes the results of medical research, including data from tests and examinations. Then it gives an integral indicator, according to which the doctor can establish or refute the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. If confirmed, the service helps determine the optimal treatment tactics, which greatly facilitates the work of doctors and improves the quality of medical care.
In primary hyperparathyroidism, the parathyroid gland produces an increased amount of parathyroid hormone. This can lead to pathological bone fractures, the formation of stones in the kidneys and gall bladder, ulcers and erosions in the stomach and duodenum, the progression of atherosclerosis and disruption of the psycho-emotional state. Therefore, it is so important to make a timely diagnosis and begin treatment.
In addition, the development of SamSMU allows you to keep track of patient medical history, display the dynamics of indicators in the form of graphs, and monitor the condition of patients after surgery or conservative treatment.
Modern scientific instruments
Under the national project “Science and Universities,” the instrument base is being actively updated. Over the past five years, 274 organizations have been equipped with the latest equipment.
One of them is the Mining Institute of the Kola Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Lidar and aerial photography systems can significantly improve the quality of scientific research by scanning the earth's surface with high accuracy and creating three-dimensional relief models. This is especially important when studying mine workings, dams and other surface structures, where measurement accuracy plays a key role.
The laser scanner is capable of analyzing distances of up to two square kilometers in one flight, providing shooting accuracy in plan up to five centimeters, and in height – up to ten.
The Geoscan aerial photography complex is equipped with a camera that allows you to photograph the area with a resolution of three centimeters per pixel. This is enough to create detailed maps of the area and identify the slightest changes in the daytime surface that cannot be seen from the ground.
According to Ivan Rozanov, a researcher at the laboratory of geomonitoring and stability of quarry sides, it is from above that you can see the picture in full to collect complete information about the object.
The data obtained makes it possible to create point clouds, on the basis of which scientists build three-dimensional models. They are used to analyze the condition of mine workings, dams and other objects in order to identify cracks, failures and other defects at the earliest stages.
This, in turn, helps prevent accidents and improve the operational safety of such facilities.
The national project “Science and Universities” creates unique conditions for the development of science and education in Russia. Modern campuses, advanced engineering schools and updated instrumentation provide the opportunity for young scientists and students to realize their scientific ideas and work on projects that have direct practical significance. As a result, a new generation of specialists is being formed who are ready to solve problems in the most advanced fields of science and industry, laying the foundation for the country’s technological sovereignty.
