Riitta Salmelin, Aalto University
Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
Program
Program
Event program for next installation of Shaking up Tech is under construction, you can scout out what we had to offer in 2023.
Event schedule:
| 07.00 - 09:30 | Breakfast |
| 10.00 - 11.30 | Career talks |
| 11.30 - 12.45 | Lunch |
| 13.00 - 14.30 | Workshop / Demo session 1 |
| 14.45 - 16.15 | Workshop / Demo session 2 |
| 16.30 - 18.30 | Study Fair |
Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We create a sustainable future by developing solutions to the world's grand challenges. We act responsibly and boldly and we believe in collaboration.
Aalto University is divided into six schools, and the Otaniemi campus is home to the university's innovative community. With around 15,000 students at Aalto University and more than 1,000 new students starting at Aalto every year, you will never be alone.
Speakers 10.00-11.30
Maija Jokela, Ramboll Finland
Chief Executive Officer
Caterina Soldano, Aalto University
Assistant professor
Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions
Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer
Workshops at 13:00-14:30 and 14:45-16:15
3D-CAD-modeling
Topic: Mechanical engineering
In the workshop, you can get to know 3D-CAD product design in the context of creating assemblies and create photorealistic product images of your assembly (e.g. for advertising use). There is also the possibility to model individual parts.
Arduino Design Challenge
Topic: Electronics construction and programming
What can be achieved when you creatively combine design, electronic components and an Arduino microcontroller?
Aspirin synthesis
Topic: Pharmaceutical chemistry
In the workshop,you will familiarize with pharmaceutical chemistry and make aspirin.
Brain and mind
Topic: Neuroscience and medical technology
In our workshop, you can get to know Aalto University's brain research laboratories, and also measure yourself the function of the brain, nervous system and heart.
LUT is a university for curious people, where studies are geared towards a better tomorrow. We don't just train experts for a changing world - we train them to change the world.
Clean energy, water and air are prerequisites for life, and we at LUT use our technical and economic expertise to find solutions. Our goal is that graduates find good jobs and are responsibly curious, entrepreneurial and proactive.
At LUT, you can study in eight different fields of engineering and economics. Our campuses are located in Lappeenranta and Lahti. We don't just live, we study, do hobbies and have fun together. Our international community of nearly 6000 students is known for its excellent team spirit.
Speakers 10.00-11.30
Kati Pöllänen, 2M-IT
Kati Pöllänen, Business Director, Application Services
Mariam Abdulkareem, LUT-University
Mariam Abdulkareem, DSc. (Tech), Post-doctoral researcher, Sustainablity Science, LUT School of Energy Systems
Satu Lipiäinen, LUT-University
Post-doctoral researcher, Energy, LUT School of Energy Systems
Miia Satomaa, Stora Enso
Head of IT, Lignode
Workshops 13:00-14:30 and14:45-16:15
3D-printing
LUT Kone / Patricia Nyamekye
Circular economy of phones
LUT SUSCI / Kaisa Grönman & Laura Lakanen
Duck Factory
LUT TUTA & Kaplaaki ry
From ideas to products
LUT JHC / Terhi Virkki-Hatakka
At the multidisciplinary University of Oulu, you can study technology, economics, education, humanities, languages, medicine and much more. A multidisciplinary university gives you more opportunities to make your degree exactly what you want it to be. With 38 fields of study, numerous orientations and a comprehensive range of minors, you have the freedom to create your own personal package; a personalised degree that offers flexibility in the face of changing working life and career choices.
High-quality research at the University of Oulu has changed the world. Every day, 2.6 billion people use technology developed at Oulu. As the fifth largest city in Finland, Oulu offers a wide range of opportunities for more than 20 000 students. Oulu has a vibrant student life and the most affordable student housing of its size.
Everything is possible. You are just at the beginning of your story.
Speakers 10:00-11:30
Anna LaValle, University of Oulu
University Lecturer, University of Oulu
Eva Pongracz, University of Oulu
D.Sc.(Tech.), Dr.Univ., Lic.Sc.(Tech.), M.Sc.(Tech.), Professor
Energy systems and environmental engineering
Saija Luukkanen, University of Oulu
PhD Professor, Head of Oulu Mining School - Mineral processing
Henna Tiensuu, University of Oulu
Postdoctoral Researcher, Biomimetics and Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.
Ella Peltonen, University of Oulu
Assistant professor
Workshops 13:00-14:30 and 14:45-16:15
Clean water with photocatalysis
Clean water is a necessity of today, and due to new emerging pollutants the treatment of both waste and fresh water needs to be continuously improved.
Exploring Virtual Reality
This fun and educational workshop is designed to show the limitless possibilities of VR.
FabLab
Come to design and make a design product for yourself using digital manufacturing methods with a laser and a sticker cutter.
The maximum number of workshop participants is 15 people.
Materials Science
Organiser: Fibre and Particle Engineering research unit, Faculty of Technology, University of Oulu
In 2025, Shaking up Tech will be organised for the first time on the campus of the University of Turku, with Åbo Akademi as a partner. The programme will be published during Autumn 2024.