Päivi Törmä and others in Popular Mechanics, November 13, 2024 (external link)
Scientists Think ‘Hurricanes of Light’ Could Future-Proof the Internet
Apply to master's programmes
The application period for master's programmes is 28 Nov – 27 Dec 2024. If you plan to start your studies next autumn, apply now!
What's going on
Digital doula helps mothers-to-be face the fear of childbirth
Aalto University introduces 12 new world-changing innovations at Slush. On of them is digital doula Natal Mind, a mobile app designed to support the emotional and mental journey undergone by mothers-to-be.
Tarun Sharma rejoins Aalto to give back and make change
Tarun Sharma, Partner & COO of Nokia Ventures, came to Finland for a 6-month stint but stayed on purpose. Now he joins Aalto University Department of Industrial Engineering and Management as Executive in Residence focusing on Corporate Venturing and Entrepreneurship.
Nikos Makris: Our common scientific goal is to understand how the brain works using multi-modal neuroimaging
'I feel extremely comfortable. I don’t see anybody judging and I have total freedom of speech.'
A community where personal connections and career paths intertwine
Assistant professor of operations management Siavash Khajavi explains how studying Industrial Engineering and Management helps students develop hard skills through rigorous studies and soft skills through countless interactions and collaboration.
Ashish Thapliyal: It’s amazing how small interactions can shape your career in unexpected ways
Ashish Thapliyal, a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University, reflects on his unique educational journey and the valuable experiences he gained while studying at Aalto and Industrial Engineering and Management.
Aalto Aivokummit
Become one of the "aivokummit" and help neuroscience research at Aalto University as a study participant.Our experts in the media
Ana Triana in HuffPost UK, October 9, 2024 (external link)
This Is How Long One Bad Night's Sleep Actually Impacts You For – And I'm Horrified
Timo Vuori in Kauppalehti, October 2, 2024 (external link)
Timo Vuori says in the interview (in Finnish) that emotional skills are now considered as a competitive factor.
Vili Lehdonvirta in TIME magazine, August 28, 2024 (external link)
New Research Finds Stark Global Divide in Ownership of Powerful AI Chips
Pärttyli Rinne and others in Newsweek, August 26, 2024 (external link)
Scientists Reveal Where the Brain Feels Love—and Which Type Is Strongest
Latest news
Employer receives 2025 tax cards for employees who are resident taxpayers directly from the Tax Administration
Aalto University receives the tax card information for resident taxpayers, i.e. employees living in Finland, directly from the Tax Administration. The employer will automatically receive the employees' tax cards for 2025, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, and possible revised tax cards.
Aalto computer scientists in TCC 2024
Department of Computer Science paper accepted to the Theory of Cryptography Conference.
Sending Season’s Greetings in 2024
The university’s electronic Season’s Greetings is available from 5 Dec 2024. Various printed cards are available for you to buy at Aalto University Shop.
Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work
The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.What's on?
Upcoming events at the school
Public defence in Computer Science, MA Henna Paakki
Asymmetric Conversational Strategies: Methods for Detecting Manipulative Online Trolling (title of the thesis).
Public defence in Engineering Physics, M.Sc. Marco Will
Graphene and carbon nanotube mechanical resonator experiments at very low temperatures.
Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc. Mohammadreza Mohammadnia Qaraei
Efficient and robust algorithms for extreme multilabel classification (title of the thesis).
DBA Dissertation: Accelerator Can Support Startups to Combine Sustainability and Growth
Jaakko Isotalo hopes that his research will contribute to the sustainability debate in the investment industryJoin the School of Science
Student stories
A dire need for experts in mathematics and analytical reasoning opened a world of possibilities for Matilde Costa
A fascinating course offering, the opportunity for paid summer internships, and high-quality education. Aalto University’s Mathematics and Operations Research programme was the right choice for Matilde Costa, who has a passion for algebra and number theory.
"It is a privilege to have this much freedom of choice” – master's programme opened up top-notch research opportunities and career paths from electronics to machine learning
Appealing opportunities for interesting summer jobs and the prospect of conducting a thesis in a preferred subject drew Evren Korkmazgil to enroll in the Engineering Physics master's programme at Aalto University.
Information networks brought Ruusu Kukkurainen and Ida Koponen together – podcast hosts talk openly about highs and lows of student life
Ida Koponen and Ruusu Kukkurainen host a podcast in which they share their experiences as university students.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
'It’s interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Leila Arstila: As a recent graduate, I have a whole world ahead of me
'We could learn to listen to ourselves and be kinder to ourselves. After burning out, it's really hard to climb back up. It would be easier to stop before the fall.'
Meet the Dean of the School of Science
Contact the School of Science
Donate to the School of Science
Management of School of Science
Information about the management and administration of the School of Science.
- Published:
- Updated: