Press release 12.01.2015
The most creative period of the academic year at Skoltech kicked off on Monday, January 12, as students ditched the textbooks (but not their laptops) to teach and learn from each other everything from skateboarding to stock trading.
A Skoltech student instructor at a Cooking and Science class during ISP (independent Studies Period)
Dubbed Independent Studies Period (or ISP), it is a unique Skoltech term running through most of January. It is designed to add an extra dimension to the curriculum, a time when students gain new skills, tackle novel ideas and build their own community. To this end ISP activities are distinguished by their range and innovative spirit.
Students take part in a series of courses that range from the career-boosting – “Elevator pitches in extreme conditions” and “Real entrepreneurship and smart investing” – to simple hobbies – cooking and science, theater, dance and debate.
Students are also invited to dive into Lego robotics, video production, volleyball, 3D printing, C++ programming, or even fly a Cessna 172 plane.
Skoltech is a private graduate research institution that is a central component of the Skolkovo innovations ecosystem. It educates global leaders in innovation, advances scientific knowledge, and fosters new technologies to address critical issues facing Russia and the world. Applying international research and educational models, the university integrates the best Russian scientific traditions with twenty-first century entrepreneurship and innovation.
The university’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) estimates that 60 percent of all graduate students are actively involved in startup projects or have established their own company.
Skoltech students attending a workshop during ISP (independent Studies Period).
At the FPGA programming class, taught by students.
Skoltech students attending a Video Production and Visual Storytelling ISP class, taught by volunteer media professionals.
Contact information:
Skoltech Communications
+7 (495) 280 14 81
