Scientific and technical activity — intellectual creative activity, aimed at obtaining and using new of knowledge in all industries techniques and technologies. 
   Her main forms (species) are scientific and research, researchdesign, by design-design, technological, searching and design and research works, manufacturing experimental samples or parties scientific and technical products, as well as other works related to the proof scientific and scientific and technical knowledge to the stage practical their use. Scientific and scientific-technical activity in higher educational institutions is an integral part of educational activity and is carried out with the aim of integrating scientific, educational and industrial activity in the system of higher education.