On January 22, the defense of term papers of 4th-year students took place. The defense of term papers is an integral part of the educational process, which requires students not only to master theoretical material, but also to be able to systematize and apply the knowledge they have gained. This stage of studying the subject is an important step in the professional development of future specialists and reflects their skills in analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting information. Students chose topics that covered current problems in the industry. During the defense, students presented the material clearly and concisely, answered questions, and argued their conclusions.