More than 200 scientific works were completed by students of Vitebsk State University named after P. Masherov in 2010

January 13, Vitebsk / Sergey Kochetov - BELTA /. More than 200 research papers were completed by students of Vitebsk State University named after P. Masherov (VSU) in 2010, including over 120 authors of developments who became laureates and prize-winners of the republican competition of research papers by university students in Belarus. This was reported to a BELTA correspondent by Veronika Karaterzi, Chairperson of the Council of the University Student Scientific Society. Scientific research and developments by students cover not only fundamental topics but also have a practical focus. For example, Pavel Galkin, a third-year student of the Faculty of Biology, conducted research on the specifics of the formation of engineering and geological conditions in Vitebsk. Anastasia Nesterenko, a postgraduate student of the Faculty of Pedagogy, completed a work on the topic "Peculiarities of the language culture of schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities." These works were recognized as the best in their sections at the republican competition of student research papers in 2010, and their authors were awarded laureate titles. In addition, the authors of another 28 works received first category at the competition. In 2011, the university will continue its work on popularizing and enhancing the prestige of scientific activities among youth, and involving students in research work. The central events of student science at the university will traditionally be two scientific and practical conferences. The scientific forum "Education of the XXI Century" will be held this year for the first time as a regional event, and students from all universities in the region are invited to participate. For the fifth time, VSU will organize a conference for young scientists, postgraduate students, and students "Masherov Readings." Since 2010, this forum has had international status. Last year, representatives of universities from five countries took part in its work. In 2011, the organizers intend to expand the geography of participants in "Masherov Readings." -0-