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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Science, Industry, and the Media: Three Facets of a Single TaskHow are ideas that are born in a laboratory transformed into mass-produced products that are both industrially significant and understandable to the public? How can the benefits of scientific research be explained to society? What is the best path...
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How are ideas that are born in a laboratory transformed into mass-produced products that are both industrially significant and understandable to the public? How can the benefits of scientific research be explained to society? What is the best path of government support and how can it be chosen? Where can partners be found? How do technology readiness levels correspond to market demands and how does the state promote scientific development (grants, subsidies, pilot projects)? How can projects avoid the ‘valley of death’? Why does popularizing science in the media advance the achievements of Russian researchers and increase the demand for scientific specialties?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations How Business is Pushing Science Forward and WhyThe Russian government issued a directive in early November 2024 approving an updated plan for the Decade of Science and Technology. Major public and private companies are creating initiatives to implement the priorities of the Strategy for Russia...
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The Russian government issued a directive in early November 2024 approving an updated plan for the Decade of Science and Technology. Major public and private companies are creating initiatives to implement the priorities of the Strategy for Russia’s Scientific and Technological Development. Such initiatives include projects to popularize science and get schoolchildren, teachers, university students and staff, as well as representatives of the scientific community and the commercial sector involved in the events of the Decade of Science and Technology. How are companies currently contributing to the development of Russian science and technology? What are some of the best practices for implementing scientific projects? What is the outlook for further cooperation in science and technology?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Environmental Education Programme for Technological LeadershipThe Strategy for the Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, which was approved by a 2016 decree of the Russian president, cites the “increasing man-made burden on the environment to levels that threaten the reproductio...
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The Strategy for the Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, which was approved by a 2016 decree of the Russian president, cites the “increasing man-made burden on the environment to levels that threaten the reproduction of natural resources, and the growing risks to the lives and health of citizens associated with their inefficient use” as one of the major challenges facing society, the state, and science. To address this challenge in a timely manner, Russia needs to transition to training skilled professionals who are capable of assessing environmental risks, developing and implementing programmes to reduce negative environmental impacts, monitoring compliance with environmental norms and standards, and introducing environmentally conscious technologies. The fostering of an environmentally conscious attitude towards nature as our shared habitat at all levels of education could be a key response to this challenge. The roundtable participants will discuss ways to promote the profession of environmental specialists and the potential for increasing the number of graduates in environmental disciplines over the long term (5–10 years). Specifically, the session will include a review of the results of an environmental survey among primary and secondary school students. It will also look at ways to provide industries with highly skilled professionals in sustainable environmental management practices and improve environmental education and awareness among the population as a whole in an effort to support Russia’s technological leadership. An Environmental Education expert group from a satellite event of the 5th Young Scientists Congress held in the Krasnodar Territory city of Anapa on 2–4 June 2025 will also present the results of its work.Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Good Fortune in Science: How Do Accidents Lead to Breakthroughs?“Chance favours the prepared mind,” said French chemist Louis Pasteur. Talent, profound knowledge, and hard work, combined with unconventional thinking, the ability to discern value in what others might consider a mistake, and the courage to admit...
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“Chance favours the prepared mind,” said French chemist Louis Pasteur. Talent, profound knowledge, and hard work, combined with unconventional thinking, the ability to discern value in what others might consider a mistake, and the courage to admit mistakes, are what leads to outstanding results. Scientific achievements typically involve years of research, meticulous calculations, and painstaking work. However, the history of science is replete with examples where chance intervened and played a decisive role in the work of scientists. The ability to take risks, take unplanned steps, and think outside the box often leads to discoveries that change our understanding of the world. Chance has been responsible for many revolutionary breakthroughs in medicine, physics, chemistry, and biology. Penicillin, the microwave oven, and graphene – these and numerous other inventions emerged thanks to a chain of unforeseen events. What role does chance play in science? What determines success – meticulous calculations and a clear plan, or creativity and chance? How can a mistake become the starting point on the path to a great discovery? Why is it important for young scientists to not be afraid to take risks? How can we find potential for research and development even in what appears to be a failure at first glance?Roll up
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Pitch session / Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Adapting Scientists’ Stories for Films and TV SeriesWe need scripts that not only entertain viewers, but also demonstrate the beauty and importance of scientific activity, debunk stereotypes, and inspire a new generation. The characters should be vibrant and multifaceted, with personal drama and am...
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We need scripts that not only entertain viewers, but also demonstrate the beauty and importance of scientific activity, debunk stereotypes, and inspire a new generation. The characters should be vibrant and multifaceted, with personal drama and ambitions, not just walking encyclopaedias. The plots should be dynamic and intriguing, and reflect modern scientific challenges and breakthroughs. It is crucial not to simplify complex scientific concepts to the point of absurdity, but to find creative ways to visualize and explain them. Successful films and series about Russian science could become a powerful tool for popularizing science, enhancing the prestige of the scientific profession, and fostering a positive image of the country globally. The National Priorities autonomous non-commercial organization, which is in charge of managing the events of the Decade of Science and Technology, has invited Russian scientists and students to submit their ideas for stories about Russian scientists that could be incorporated into future film and series scripts. During the session, we will hear the best stories that were submitted, while experts from the media industry and the scientific community will evaluate them as potential candidates for future projects.Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Dialogue of Reason and Faith
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Popularizing Science. What Have the Results Been?The goal of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia is to popularize science. What are the initial results of this work? How can we measure the results? What needs to be corrected?
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The goal of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia is to popularize science. What are the initial results of this work? How can we measure the results? What needs to be corrected?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Invest Now: Science as a Key Asset for BusinessIn this era of rapid technological change, business is no longer just a consumer of science; today, companies in all sectors are actively working to become not just users, but creators of new knowledge and innovative technologies. Yet, the questio...
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In this era of rapid technological change, business is no longer just a consumer of science; today, companies in all sectors are actively working to become not just users, but creators of new knowledge and innovative technologies. Yet, the question remains: how can high-tech companies transition from being users of science to drivers of fundamental research? How can business strategies and organizational models be modified to develop scientific research and applied innovations? This session will focus on how companies are already transforming science today by creating new formats of partnerships with academic institutions, developing their own R&D departments, and promoting scientific potential in their business practices. We will examine what mechanisms and approaches can help companies overcome difficulties on the path to becoming full-fledged generators of science that are capable of influencing fundamental discoveries and shaping long-term technological trends. How can companies switch from consuming scientific research to actively creating fundamental developments? What changes do they need to make to their business strategies and organizational models in order to develop science-intensive activities? What key barriers are preventing businesses from becoming drivers of scientific progress? How can companies integrate their scientific potential into real innovative products and services? What long-term technological trends are science-intensive businesses shaping today? How can we assess the contribution of business to scientific progress and what metrics showcase the effectiveness of the scientific and innovative work of companies? How should scientists choose focuses for the development of science considering the ever-growing role of business? Can companies meet all their own scientific needs and determine their own research priorities?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Day of the Person of the FutureHow will the world and the daily routine, work, and life of the researchers of the future be structured in 30, 50, or 100 years? What breakthroughs will revolutionize our ideas about what is possible? What discoveries of tomorrow will completely c...
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How will the world and the daily routine, work, and life of the researchers of the future be structured in 30, 50, or 100 years? What breakthroughs will revolutionize our ideas about what is possible? What discoveries of tomorrow will completely change the daily lives of ordinary people?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Sketches of the Future: How Scientists, Creative Industries, and Society View ProgressDesigning the future is becoming increasingly complex and involves conflicting scenarios: some are alarming and apocalyptic, others are filled with optimism and faith in progress, while others allow for multi-faceted development. Contemporary cult...
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Designing the future is becoming increasingly complex and involves conflicting scenarios: some are alarming and apocalyptic, others are filled with optimism and faith in progress, while others allow for multi-faceted development. Contemporary culture, including cinema, literature, and media, increasingly shapes perceptions of technology through the lens of risk and uncertainty, heightening public fears about progress. In this regard, the question arises: which future scenarios are dominating science, culture, and media today? How can advances in artificial intelligence, biochemistry, genetics, and medicine transform people, social institutions, and cultural practices? To what extent can art inspire science, and can scientific discoveries become a source of creative solutions? What key challenges will humanity face in the future, and how can their depiction in science and art simultaneously forewarn, inspire, and expand the horizons of what’s possible?Roll up
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Открытый диалог / Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Union of Science and Art: A New Aesthetic of Scientific KnowledgeIn contemporary art, artists use scientific data to create installations, directors make films about scientific expeditions, and designers work in areas where cognitive science and visual solutions overlap. For its part, science also benefits from...
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In contemporary art, artists use scientific data to create installations, directors make films about scientific expeditions, and designers work in areas where cognitive science and visual solutions overlap. For its part, science also benefits from art: it demonstrates the aesthetics of scientific experimentation, explains complex concepts, and generates interest in research. What is the connection between art and science, as reflected in artistic and musical works?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Designing the Future: From Scientific Projects to Visual ImagesTransforming scientific and research projects into visual, cultural, and communication images of the future helps shape public perceptions about the country’s values and strategic development priorities. Methodological approaches are evolving from...
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Transforming scientific and research projects into visual, cultural, and communication images of the future helps shape public perceptions about the country’s values and strategic development priorities. Methodological approaches are evolving from scientific forecasting to cultural and visual representation, where the future can be visualized in various fields – from science and art to culture and media. Symbols, metaphors, narratives, and images play a key role in shaping public perceptions of the future, while inspiring and guiding society. The potential for interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, writers, designers, and media experts makes it possible to create complex, multifaceted images of the future. To do this, proposals are needed for the establishment of institutions and mechanisms that will make the visualization of scientific and technological ideas accessible and comprehensible to the general public. How can scientific projects and futurological scenarios be transformed into images of the future that are understandable and relatable to a wide audience? What role does visual culture play in constructing images of the future and how can modern technologies be used to visualize scientific ideas? How can we develop strategies to provide institutional support for such projects?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Investing in the Future: How Industrial Partners Support Student Research SocietiesModern Student Research Societies are not the local closed structures they used to be. Today, they actively collaborate with businesses, which contributes to the development of innovation, the commercialization of scientific research, and the incr...
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Modern Student Research Societies are not the local closed structures they used to be. Today, they actively collaborate with businesses, which contributes to the development of innovation, the commercialization of scientific research, and the increased competitiveness of young scientists in the labour market. How can effective collaboration between Student Research Societies and industrial partners be built? What tools and platforms can be used to find partners and implement joint projects? What can be done to get businesses more interested in student research? What barriers to collaboration exist and how can they be overcome?Roll up
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Science for All
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Decade of Science and Technology Initiatives: Energy of Generations Initiatives of the Decade of Science and Technology for Children: From Technical Creativity in Supplemental Education to Involving Children in Scientific ResearchPopularizing mathematics, physics, and other natural and exact sciences among children is a crucial priority for the development of science and technology in Russia that requires an unconventional approach. It is paramount to show that these scien...
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Popularizing mathematics, physics, and other natural and exact sciences among children is a crucial priority for the development of science and technology in Russia that requires an unconventional approach. It is paramount to show that these sciences are not just a set of rules, formulas, and problems, but a tool for understanding and exploring the world. As such, we need to find interesting solutions to generate interest in mathematics, physics, chemistry, design, and the implementation of complex technical systems within the education system: from engaging school lessons to exciting activities and events in the supplementary education system. Discussions need to be held about the best way of working with children in mathematics, physics, and other subjects, as well as involving young people in scientific and technical creativity with partners from scientific organizations, young researchers, scientists, and children’s and youth public associations to strengthen work at educational facilities equipped with modern equipment (Quantorium children’s technoparks, IT-Cube centres, House of Scientific Collaboration centres, Growth Point centres, and others). How can we get young scientists involved in working with children at sites for children’s technological and scientific creativity? What practices are being used today to get children to study mathematics and physics? What opportunities do the facilities that are being created as part of the country’s National Education Project offer in terms of supporting the initiatives of the Decade of Science and Technology, in particular for young scientists to engage in practical work with children? What resources of the education system, science, and public associations (specifically the Movement of the First) could be used for the widespread involvement of children in scientific research and projects?Roll up