Today, our university hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Scientific Innovations in Education: Current Research and Future Opportunities,” organized as part of Science Month. The event was held within the framework of a project by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and was dedicated to the development of STEM-oriented technologies.
The conference was organized by the Department of Physics of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
The main goal of the conference is to implement research results into practice and to train young researchers in this field. It also aims to advance STEM education, develop industrial solutions, create new technologies, and promote the digitalization of production.
The opening speech was delivered by the Vice-Rector for Science and Strategic Development of our university, Ainash Oshibayeva. She noted: “Dear colleagues, distinguished guests, and dear students! I am very pleased to welcome you to Turkistan, the spiritual capital of the Turkic world. I believe today’s conference will become a true platform where science and education intersect. Nearly 200 scientific papers and reports have been submitted from all regions of our country and from abroad. The Department of Physics at our university is one of the leading departments in the field of science. Here, not only education is provided, but numerous scientific projects and significant research papers are developed. Within the framework of the conference, plenary sessions, sectional meetings, a roundtable discussion, STEM fairs, and discussions aimed at forming a scientific community will be held. I am confident that these meetings will lay the foundation for future scientific collaboration. I wish you all success.”
Following this, the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Raushan Nurdillakyzy, and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Naсi Genс, expressed their gratitude to the participants and wished success for the conference.
Raushan Nurdillakyzy emphasized the importance of engaging students in science from the school level, noting that this forms the foundation for future achievements. According to her, the STEM approach integrates science, engineering, natural sciences, and mathematics, elevating science to a new level. She also mentioned that republican Olympiads are currently being held at the university alongside the conference.
The conference was officially opened and continued with a plenary session.
One of the first presentations at the plenary session focused on improving assessment tools used in the secondary education system. The scientific conclusions presented in this area can contribute to developing new approaches to enhancing the quality of education. In addition, the role of physics in human civilization and its transformation within the education system were widely discussed.
As part of international experience exchange, foreign scholars also presented their research. Their topics included the use of solar panel monitoring systems as pedagogical tools in university-level STEM education, as well as integrating problem-based learning into physics through a STEM approach.
The plenary session also addressed relevant topics such as cognitive-constructivist learning technologies, new models for training future teachers, the development of STEM competencies in the context of digitalization, and the integration of artificial intelligence into the educational process. Participants shared their proposals on modernizing the learning process, implementing innovative methods, and improving students’ functional literacy.
The conference then continued with sectional sessions. Within these sessions, numerous scientific reports in physics, mathematics, computer science, and interdisciplinary STEM fields were thoroughly discussed. Scientists and researchers proposed new scientific directions and pedagogical solutions in line with changes in the modern education system.
A key feature of the sectional sessions was the wide range and relevance of topics. In particular, discussions covered the integration of digital technologies into education, the use of virtual laboratories and simulation models, the didactic potential of AR and AI technologies, and the development of students’ research skills.
In addition, topics such as preparing students for engineering and technical professions, developing STEM projects, interdisciplinary teaching, and fostering critical thinking and creativity attracted significant interest from participants. These presentations were valuable for their practical recommendations aimed at improving and modernizing educational content.
Special attention was also given to strengthening the connection between schools, universities, and industry. Participants emphasized the importance of integrating education with production, enhancing practical skills in training future specialists, and linking research activities with real industrial tasks.
It should be noted that within the framework of the conference, a roundtable discussion, a scientific seminar, and a STEM fair will also be held.
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