This year, Derzhavin University became the organizer of the regional stage of the festival "NAUKA O+". This is an annual all-Russian scientific festival, the purpose of which is to tell society in an accessible way what science is, what scientists do and what prospects scientific knowledge opens up for people. The event started at the sites of the Tambov Regional Library named after A.S. Pushkin. It was attended by students of universities, colleges, technical and secondary schools of the region.
- This year, Derzhavin University is the organizer of the Festival in the Tambov region. I hope that it will be of interest primarily to schoolchildren and students, because its main goal is the popularization of knowledge, - notes Pavel Moiseev, rector of Derzhavin University. - Our university, as the only participant in the Priority 2030 program in the region, pays great attention to attracting young people to science. Today it is trendy and prestigious. So science can be a calling, a profession, and an indicator of personal success.
The Festival featured platforms from regional universities. Derzhavin University demonstrated its scientific achievements in such fields of knowledge as biotechnology, chemistry, information technology, medicine, and psychology. Some of the exhibits were interactive. Anyone could take part in them and immerse themselves in the world of science and technology.
After the official opening, TSU scientists, together with colleagues from all over the country, discussed modern developments in the field of plant and microorganism biotechnology, as well as the problems of training personnel for the chemical industry. At a round table discussion, they shared solutions to pressing problems in a specific field of science, including improving the educational process.
TSU students conducted interactive lessons on forensics and medicine for schoolchildren from the Tambov Region.
The All-Russian festival "NAUKA O+" is one of the largest educational projects in the field of popularizing science in the world and one of the key events of the Decade of Science and Technology. The Festival takes place from September to November in 80 regions of the country at more than 400 venues.
