Suzukake Science Day 2024　～Take a glimpse into the front line of science～

Suzukake Science Day is back for 2024 and will take place on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. We plan to hold a hybrid event that can be enjoyed virtually but is primarily focused on in-person participation at Suzukakedai Campus.

Expanding on the achievements of last year, there will be a series of lectures alongside active participation from 32 laboratories, predominantly offering face-to-face experiences. These labs will open their doors to showcase Tokyo Tech's pioneering research spanning diverse fields such as materials around us, common diseases, microorganisms, as well as AI and interfaces.

Suzukakedai Library will also be open to all, and various campus activities are planned throughout the two days, including student performances such as concerts and juggling displays, engaging experiment sessions for children, food stalls, and other entertainment.

Simultaneously, a hybrid open campus will run alongside the event, featuring informative sessions covering 6 graduate schools and specialized sessions for individual schools. Attendees can anticipate talks by Tokyo Tech students, providing valuable insights into campus life and academic pursuits. Particularly, the School of Life Science and Technology will host an information session tailored for prospective undergraduates, presenting an ideal opportunity for those considering studying at Institute of Science Tokyo (currently Tokyo Tech) and individuals seeking a glimpse into campus life.

Join us to experience the forefront of scientific exploration and technological advancement at Suzukake Science Day!

Suzukake Science Day 2024 Lectures

Lectures can be attended virtually or in person.
Language: Japanese

Tokyo Tech × Tokyo Medical and Dental University: The Forefront of Interdisciplinary Research
(Saturday, May 11, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.)

Professor Hirohiko Kaneko of Tokyo Tech (perceptual and cognitive mechanisms) and Lecturer Aya Izumi of Tokyo Medical and Dental University (prevention of mental health disorders) will introduce cutting-edge research results and explore new possibilities through medical-engineering collaboration.

Lecture Program

1. 1.Estimation of mental state based on eye movement measurements
   Hirohiko Kaneko, Professor, Department of Information and Communications Engineering, School of Engineering
2. 2.Possible solutions for difficulties in mental health assessment
   Aya Isumi, Lecturer, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
3. 3. Panel discussion: "What is the Future of Mental Health Created by the Fusion of Different Fields?"

Moderators: Associate Professor Tso-Fu Mark Chang, Laboratory for Materials and Structures, Institute of Innovative Research; Associate Professor Tomohisa Sawada, Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research

Challenging Research by Young Researchers from the Organization for Fundamental Research
(Sunday, May 12, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. )

The Organization for Fundamental Research was established in July 2018 as a place to train fundamental research specialists who will support future academia.
In this lecture, four junior faculty members will discuss their current research in an easy-to-understand manner and explain their future prospects. They include Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Rina Kunishige (a Specialized Academy participant), as well as Assistant Professors Kazuki Todome, Kaisei Maeda, and Yutaro Fujii (all graduates of the Comprehensive Academy).

Lecture Program

Moderator: Norio Inou, Associate Director, Organization for Fundamental Research

1. 1.Introduction to the Organization for Fundamental Research
   Naoto Ohtake, Director, Organization for Fundamental Research
2. 2.The Art of Cell Design
   Rina Kunishige, Affiliate of the Cell Biology Center and Organization for Fundamental Research, Institute of Innovative Research
3. 3.Mystery of the universe and particle physics probing through big data
   Kazuki Todome, sixth cohort of the Comprehensive Academy, Department of Physics, School of Science
4. 4.Biofilms and polysaccharides of microalgae
   Kaisei Maeda, sixth cohort of the Comprehensive Academy, Institute of Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research
5. 5.Architecture supports Humans
   Yutaro Fujii, fifth cohort of the Comprehensive Academy, Department of Architecture and Building Engineering, School of Environment and Society

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• Suzukake Science Day 2019 | Tokyo Tech News