The Rector of Tbilisi State University, Academician Jaba Samushia, opened the scientific conference “Science and Modern Challenges,” which was held within the framework of the Science Festival. The event aims to popularize science among young people and share research that is important to society.
“Interest in science begins at school age. Tbilisi State University has very close ties with schoolchildren and promotes young people’s interest in various fields of science. TSU’s doors are always open to young people interested in science. Our laboratories are open, and our scientists are ready to hold public lectures on interesting topics. This event, held at the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, aims to spark young people’s interest in science,” noted Rector Jaba Samushia.
At the scientific conference “Science and Modern Challenges”, well-known scientists presented reports: Gela Devidze, Chief Scientist of the TSU Institute of High Energy Physics and Doctor of Sciences, presented “Study of the Origin of the Universe at the CERN Large Hadron Collider”; Vakhtang Licheli, Professor of the TSU Faculty of Humanities, presented “Two Archaeological Facts – Two Questions”; and Mikheil Jangavadze, Professor of the TSU Faculty of Medicine, presented “Molecular Pathology – From Fundamental Research to Clinical Practice.”
Tea Tsitlanadze, the deputy head of the Department of Scientific Research and Development at Tbilisi State University, said that well-known scientists and young researchers presented their work at the conference. “Our university is always involved in the science festival organized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth. This festival helps popularize science among young people, including schoolchildren, and sparks their interest in scientific research.”