The Higher school andthe ways to science. Studentparticipation in research is one of the most effective methods for traininghighly - qualified specialists capable of taking part in the rapidly developingscientific and technological revilution. Students are encouraged toparticipate widely in research while still at college. the programmeof studiesis designed in such a way as to draw students ever deeper into scientificresearch.Research enables the students toimprove their knowledge and put to practical use the things they learn atlectures, seminars and laboratories.
Furthermore, it enables them to realizethe practical value of their knowledge, to master the basic experimentaltechniques, to learn how to handle the modern equipment and analyse the resultsof experiment. Such students graduate as highly -skilled specialists. And this actually is one the most important tasks facingcollege.There are student research societiesat every univesity and institute. Contests, competitionsans exhibitions, based on student research have become an establishedtradition.Every year a country-wide student contest is held for the bestresearch project, the winners being awarded special medals and diplomas.
Students are engaged in researchunder guidance of professrs, instructors, engineers and post-graduates.As arule, students write their term papers and graduation theses on problems oftheir research work. They operate experimental and industrial installations,conduct theoretical investigations, read scientific literature on theirspeciality.
Many term papers and graduationtheses include elements of research done at some higher school department oncontract with industrial enterprises. Term papers, research work, graduationtheses of practical importance to industry - such are the stages of turningstudents into highly-skilled thinking.