NEFU has launched the "Case-in" qualifying round

The qualifying stage of the International Engineering Championship "Case-in" started today, April 26, at the Northeastern Federal University. Students will represent the honor of the university in three leagues – in geological exploration, mining and electric power industry. The championship final is expected to be held in Moscow at the end of May.

Nikolay Duraev, Deputy Minister of Housing and Communal Services and Energy of the RS(Ya), noted the importance of ideas for the republic generated by students at the championship. "The energy system in Yakutia is very complex. In this situation, we need to take a closer look at the ideas presented, because young people think outside the box, bring fresh and new things.", – He added.

Irina Tretyak, Deputy Director of Human Resources Management at Kolmar, spoke about the difficulties in finding graduates who do not have sufficient practical experience in their professional field. According to her, participation in the championship contributes to the professional skills of students, as well as provides an opportunity to prove themselves as promising young specialists. "Each participant can show creativity and innovative thinking, show that they are ready to take their workplace in the largest enterprises not only in Yakutia, but also in the entire Far East. Undoubtedly, Kolmar is ready to offer every worthy participant of the championship a job in the company."- said Irina Tretyak. 

NEFU Vice-Rector for Teacher Education Mikhail Fedorov, welcoming the guests and participants on behalf of the university's management, stressed that 2017 is the anniversary year of NEFU's participation in Russia's only federal case championship. "For many years now, our university has been actively and successfully participating in various Olympiads, competitions, and conferences at the Russian and international levels. High achievements of students are an indicator of the quality of students' training"- said Mikhail Fedorov.

Let's add that the "Case-in" is aimed at motivating students, increasing the prestige of engineering professions and forming scientific and technical personnel resources of enterprises. This year, more than forty universities from 28 regions of the country are expected to participate. Experts from leading industry companies came to the opening of the qualifying rounds of the championship, who will evaluate the solution of the assigned case studies by NEFU students.

A source: https://www.s-vfu.ru/news/detail.php?SECTION_ID=19&ELEMENT_ID=71308