SCIENTIST OF THE FUTURE

The first part of the session will focus on discussing the role of science as a powerful transformative force. Modern civilization is hardly conceivable without science. Scientific discoveries and developments of past years, from electricity to the Internet, shape the contours of contemporary life and increasingly impact humanity, prompting reflection on how the world will change in the future. Standing on the shoulders of giants, we explore new fields and seem poised to anticipate the next step in human development. What lies beyond the horizon? What vision of the future does today’s science create? What new discoveries and developments will transform our lives, and how will the work of scientists themselves evolve? The session participants – young Russian researchers, developers, and practitioners – will discuss these and other questions.

In the second part of the section, participants will discuss the vision of Russia’s future as envisioned by young scientists. Session participants will analyze the global challenges they are likely to face in their work, identify the key factors for building an effective scientific team, and discuss the skills and competencies essential for advancing in international science today. Scientific leadership is one of the national goals set by the President of Russia. During the session, scientists will discuss how Russia is reclaiming its leadership status in the scientific field on the international stage.