In the capital of Kazakhstan, on the basis of the Russian House, the seventh Geological Karpinsky class. This event was the result of two years of preparation, which included approvals, curriculum development and the formation of teaching staff. The project is being implemented by the Karpinsky Institute with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rossotrudnichestvo and the Turbostroitel judo club.
This class has become an important part of an international science education project. Its main goal is to promote the Russian geological school and strengthen educational relations between Russia and Kazakhstan. As Pavel Khimchenko, General Director of the Karpinsky Institute, noted, such cooperation is key to the development of unified approaches in geological cartography and the introduction of advanced methods for searching for minerals.
The opening ceremony was attended by students from geological colleges, university students and children from children’s centers. A rich program was organized for the guests. They were able to see the museum’s unique collection of minerals, communicate with leading specialists of the institute and listen to thematic lectures on modern technologies for studying subsoil. Participants also visited a photo exhibition about field expeditions and watched the documentary “Geological Routes. Chelyuskin” about working in the harsh conditions of Taimyr.
Karpinsky’s geological classes are already successfully operating in Ghana, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Kyrgyzstan and Cuba. The organizers plan to further expand the project to 25 classes around the world, including countries in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the institute is developing other international projects, such as “Sambo in Granite”, “Time of Geology” and “Inclusive Geology”, which combine science, education and enlightenment.
The material was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.
Source: @karpinskyinstitute
