On May 1, the Department of Applied Mathematics welcomed our partner, Dave Morgan — a founder and leader of companies in the IT and media industries, and an entrepreneur with extensive international experience. In particular, he is the founder and CEO of the U.S.-based company Simulmedia, which operates in the AdTech sector and has a branch in Ukraine.

A meeting took place at the Department of Applied Mathematics with the participation of the Head of the Department, Danylo Tavrov, and Professor Igor Orynyak.

The department leadership discussed with Dave Morgan, as a stakeholder of all three of our educational programs (bachelor’s, professional master’s, and research master’s programs), the directions for updating these programs to ensure even more effective student preparation for modern challenges in the field of applied mathematics. In particular, the discussion focused on potential formats for collaboration, including the development of a new certificate program in partnership with Simulmedia, as well as the advancement of scientific research in the field of autonomous navigation for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Following this, an open meeting with students was held at the Scientific and Technical Library of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The event took the form of a live discussion covering several important topics:

• how American businesses support Ukraine;

• how to stay motivated while working in a global environment;

• how to remain true to yourself, even within the largest corporations.

Dave shared his personal stories, experience of collaboration with Ukrainian teams, and thoughts on the values that unite people across borders. The event was held in a warm and open atmosphere, with active student participation both offline and online.

The meeting was organized with the active support of the Student Council of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics.

🎥 Watch the video recording of the meeting here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QBMSPtCAhwI