Dnipro Lyceum Students Began Scientific Training at the SEI USUCT under the ScienceLaB Programme
On Monday, 1 June 2026, a scientific training programme for students of the Municipal Educational Institution “Scientific Physics and Mathematics Lyceum” of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council began at the Educational and Scientific Institute “Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology” of USUST. The initiative was organized within the framework of the institute’s innovative educational and research programme ScienceLaB.
The first day’s programme was exceptionally rich and provided participants with an opportunity to immerse themselves in university life. Their introduction to the institute began with a tour of the USUCT History Museum. The lyceum students learned about the key stages in the university’s development, its traditions, and the outstanding scientists whose discoveries brought international recognition to the institute.
The practical part of the day continued at the institute’s research and innovation facilities:
- Printing and Design Laboratory. Here, the lyceum students gained detailed insight into the technological processes involved in creating promotional and souvenir products. Researchers demonstrated the complete cycle of applying complex graphic images to various surfaces, including eco-cups, thermometers, and textile products.
- 3D Printing and Alternative Energy Sources Laboratory. Participants explored current trends in the development of additive manufacturing technologies. Particular interest was generated by methods for testing and analyzing the strength of modern structural materials used in high-tech industries.
- Water Treatment and Purification Laboratory. Specialists conducted a thematic session devoted to the global state of the planet’s water resources. Special emphasis was placed on the importance of drinking water quality control, modern filtration and disinfection methods, and the sustainable management of water resources.
The final highlight of the first day of the training programme was a visit to the USUCT Art Space. The school students explored an exhibition of creative and design works produced by the institute’s students and had the opportunity to appreciate the artistic and innovative potential of young creators.
The university coordinator of the programme, Head of the Department of Innovative Engineering, Professor Oleh Kabat, emphasized that initiatives of this kind help talented school students identify their future direction in science and research. The first day left the participants with many positive impressions, and an equally engaging continuation of the practical programme awaits them in the days ahead.
