News from the School of Science
Helsinki ICT network: Positions for Exceptional Doctoral Students
We offer the possibility to join world-class research groups, with multiple interesting research projects to choose from.
Assistant Professor Alex Jung elected Computer Science teacher of the year 2018
Computer Science teacher of the year 2018 was announced on Friday 14 December at the CS department Christmas party.
Digitalism Challenge course innovated solutions for practical implementation
Helsinki Family Centres, Finnish Tax Administration and Nordea were very satisfied with the applications generated during the course.
Machine learning helps design new materials
By allowing scientist to accurately predict how novel materials will behave under pressure for the first time, a machine learning algorithm developed in an collaboration between Aalto and University of Tampere could open up new methods for designing materials.
HAIC Student Scholarships supported by F-Secure and Huawei
Continued donations from F-Secure and Huawei support scholarships for Master's students
EIT InnoEnergy - Energy innovation investment call (open until 30.4.2019)
EIT InnoEnergy call is an opportunity for Aalto researcher to get funding for such a research which is elemental part of a commercial innovation idea. InnoEnergy typical investment has been from 1-2 MEUR.
Aalto University is a founding partner of two new EIT Innovation communities
EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility aim to make a sustainable and competitive society.
HENRY awards Anna Nousiainen for Best HR thesis 2018
Aalto University student investigates the humanizing of workplaces in her thesis work.
Mohammad Tavakkoli receives Gustav Komppa award for his exceptional doctoral dissertation in the field of chemistry
According to the jury, Tavakkoli鈥檚 dissertation is of the highest possible research quality in chemical engineering.
Winning team hack the sauna experience to a new level at Junction
Collected data from the sensors inside of the saunawas utilized to come up with a solution that can be used simply by a human operator (e.g.: Facility manager) to provide users a better overall experience. The novelty of this method is its simplicity
Computer Science at Aalto ranks 88th in the Times Higher Education Ranking
Computer Science at Aalto ranks 88th in the Times Higher Education Ranking. Engineering and technology placed 101-125 in the world.
Holistic thinkers鈥 brains have similar responses to drama, while analytical thinkers differ widely
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of people watching the same clip from a dramatic film show that holistic thinkers all have similar brain responses to the scene, whereas analytical thinkers respond differently to each other.
Students from around the world joined the Aalto Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in Science and Technology 鈥 meet Dylan, Anna and Ishaan
In September 2018, we received 39 new students in the Data Science and Digital Systems and Design majors that are part of the Aalto Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in Science and Technology taught in English. About one third of the new students in this programme are from Finland, while the rest are from countries like Vietnam, South Korea, India, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Russia, Italy and the USA.
Professor Esko Kauppinen is the first Finnish recipient of a UNESCO Nanosciences Medal
The award was presented to Esko Kauppinen in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of nanosciences and nanotechnologies. Kauppinen鈥檚 research focuses on carbon nanomaterials and carbon nanobuds.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Olli Ikkala awarded academic knighthood of the Ordre des Palmes acad茅miques
Professor Ikkala was recognised for his contributions to advancing scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
HICT Pitch & Pizza competition event brought computer science students and researchers together
HICT Pitch & Pizza competition event was held in Computer Science building鈥檚 Learning Hub on Wednesday 7thNovember.
World premiere: Play Quantum Garden and help build a quantum computer!
Quantum Garden, a new and exciting Science and Art project, will be exhibited from 16.11 until 14.12. at A Bloc shopping center, Otaniemi.
Frank Martela raises the big questions on the meaning of life
What makes life worth living? Do you feel your life has an important purpose or meaning? Frank Martela's answers can soon be read worldwide in his book that is soon to be published by Harper Collins.
Brain maps reveal: cuddles with loved ones are universal 鈥 but hugging strangers depends on culture
According to a recent doctoral study, cultural differences regarding physical touch between close partners are smaller than was believed. Different cultures are more comfortable with different levels of contact from strangers, and what counts as acceptable physical contact in public spaces changes based on where you are. The brain data also reveals whether the relationship between the person touching and the one being touched is close or not.
Words are also tools in strategy work: the use of central concepts influences strategic sensemaking
The new study shows how managers mobilize central concepts such as 鈥渟elf-responsibility鈥 and 鈥渟ustainable development" to make sense of environmental challenges and promote strategic change.
