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Shibaura Institute of Technology: Online University Visit

Shibaura Institute of Technology, SIT, would like to invite students, colleagues, faculty staff to participate in the event. Japan Science and Technology Agency started the event last year to introduce Japanese universities, and SIT will be the 7th university featured in the event. During the event there are many interesting sessions including university introduction, mini lectures by SIT professors and talk by international students.

Time: Sat 2021-10-23 08.00 - 10.00

Location: Zoom

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See the full program in the attached flyer (pdf 523 kB)

Speakers

Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT)

  • TAKASAKI Akito, Vice President, Shibaura Institute of Technology
  • MAEDA Shingo, Professor, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, College of Engineering
  • HIRABAYASHI Yukiko. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering
  • KAGEYAMA Reiko, ≪MC≫, Division of Global Initiatives
  • Jonathan CHRISTOPER (Indonesia) 1st year, Innovative Global Program
  • Azraai AZUHA (Malaysia) Former SIT student, International students

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

  • MATSUMOTO Keiko, Administrative Officer

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)

  • KUROKI Shinichi, Principal Fellow, Sakura Science Program Headquarters

Agenda

Please note that the agenda is presented in Japanese Standard Time (JST).

15:00-15:05 Opening Remarks – KUROKI Shinichi

15:05-15:10 Welcome Speech – TAKASAKI Akito

15:10-15:25 Overview of SIT – KAGEYAMA Reiko - Introduction of SIT and study programs for the international students

15:25-15:45 Special Lecture I – MAEDA Shingo, “Soft and wet robotics”

15:45-16:05 Special Lecture II – HIRABAYASHI Yukiko, “How will global warming change water? How will it affect us?”

16:05-16:25 Introduction of On-Campus Activities and University Attractions
– Jonathan CHRISTOPER
– Azraai AZUHA
– Life at SIT by current and former SIT students

16:25-16:40 Basic Information on Study in Japan – MATSUMOTO Keiko

16:40-17:00 Q&A Session, Your questions to the university, professors and students are welcome!

17:00 Closing