Astana hosts a summit of young
scientists, bringing together about 200 Kazakh researchers. The event coincided
with the Day of Science Workers in Kazakhstan. Currently, young scientists make
up over a third of the country’s 25,000 scientific personnel, with more than a
thousand joining the field in the past two years. The state provides systematic
support, encouraging them to strive for new achievements. Each year, the most
talented scientists receive state scholarships, government and personal prizes
for their best developments. During the forum, scientists plan to discuss the
prospects for advancing domestic science and share experiences with foreign
colleagues. The summit will also showcase the best scientific projects.
Organizers envision the young scientists summit as an annual event in the
future.
“The second part of the summit
will be held jointly with the International Science and Technology Center. Our
primary objective is to advance scientific programs and science as a whole
through cooperation. Additionally, we aim to exchange experiences with
researchers and foreign laboratories. To this end, we have invited experts from
Japan this time,” Rinat Yelshibekov, spokesperson for the Science Committee,
said.
“We aim to present a project here
in the fields of ecology, energy and water resources. To effectively integrate
these areas, we have created computer modeling. Our project takes into account
the issues of Kazakhstan’s energy security and energy independence, as well as
social matters. In terms of ecology, the project explores and analyzes measures
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. Looking ahead, our
team intends to participate with our projects in European competitions,” said Nurkhat
Zhakiyev, holder of a PhD in Physics.
