A methodological seminar “Status of scientific laboratories in the organization and conduct of research in the natural sciences” was held at the regional “SMART-center” of the KRU named after A. Baitursynov, where the need to organize scientific research laboratories and technical testing facilities in educational institutions and the importance of conducting laboratory and practical work in the study of disciplines and the implementation of scientific projects were discussed.
The seminar was attended by teachers and students from the Department of Biology, Ecology and Chemistry of the V. Dvurechensky Agricultural Institute, the Department of Natural Sciences of the U. Sultangazin Pedagogical Institute, and the Department of Software of the A. Aitmukhambetov Engineering and Technical Institute.
In his speech, the head of the laboratory complex "LabNetWork" Vadim Chashkov noted that various studies are conducted on the basis of the laboratory complex "LabNetWork" within the framework of educational programs for doctoral and master's degrees in the natural cycle, including "Biology", "Chemistry", "Ecology". Research is also carried out here within the framework of the competition "Zhas Galym".
It is worth noting that the laboratory complex "LabNetWork" is the only division certified for the right to work with precursors and hazardous chemicals.
At present, tendencies towards strengthening interdisciplinary links and the emergence of integrated natural science courses at different stages of education have been outlined in the educational process. Therefore, the task of training teachers of educational institutions capable of carrying out research activities on modern laboratory equipment based on related subjects of the natural science cycle is very relevant.
The invited guests also discussed current issues, trends and problems in the use of laboratory equipment.
