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The University of Tokyo Faculty of Science Homecoming Day 2024
Experience the Wonderland of Science with Your Family
The University of Tokyo Faculty of Science has designated Homecoming Day as a "Family Day," during which alumni and alumnae give lectures for families to attend.
The lectures are designed to be accessible to children in the upper grades of elementary school. We hope this will be an opportunity for children with a curious mind to experience the world of science.
Date and Program
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 13:30 Start (Doors open at 13:00)
13:30~13:35 Greetings from Dean of the School of Science
13:30~13:35 OHKOSHI Shin-ichi, Professor
13:35~14:05 Lecture 1 "The Birth and Symbiosis of Robotic Chemists"
13:35~14:05 SHIMIZU Ryota, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
14:05~14:15 Q&A for Lecture 1
14:15~14:25 Break
14:25~14:55 Lecture 2 "Formation of Stars and Planetary Systems"
14:25~14:55 AIKAWA Yuri, Professor, Department of Astronomy
14:55~15:05 Q&A for Lecture 2
15:05 End
Introduction of Lecturers and Lectures
Lecture 1 "The Birth and Symbiosis of Robotic Chemists"
SHIMIZU Ryota, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Career Summary
D. in Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo. After JSPS research fellowship (PD), Assistant Professor at Tohoku University, Contract Lecturer, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology, he is in his corrent possition in 2023. D. in Science.
Lecture Contents
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics has led to the creation of 'robotic chemists,' capable of designing and conducting experiments on their own. In addition to the introduction of cutting-edge scientific technology, we will discuss the unique role that human researchers will be challenged with in the future.
Lecture 2: "Formation of Stars and Planetary Systems"
AIKAWA Yuri, Professor, Department of Astronomy
Career Summary
PhD. in Department of Earth and Planetary Physics, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo. After serving as a JSPS Research Fellow, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Kobe University, and Professor at the University of Tsukuba, she assumed her current position in 2017. PhD. in Science.
Lecture Contents
Stars like the Sun are formed from interstellar gas. Within the disks surrounding newly born stars, planets like Earth and Jupiter are also created. Let's explore the birthplaces of stars and planets observed by telescopes such as ALMA.
Intended for
Lecture for elementary school students (upper grades) and their parents, graduates of the University
Live streaming is open to everyone without registration.
Participation fee
Free of charge
Registration (on-site participation only; advance registration required)
If you wish to attend on-site, please register from Forms here (capacity of 150 people, First-come, first-served).
Precautions
- Elementary school students must register with a parent or guardian and come to the venue together.
- For families, only the representative person needs to register to attend the event. Please enter the name and e-mail address of one representative as well as the grade level of the children who will attend the event.
- At the venue reception, we will confirm the automatic e-mail sent upon acceptance of your application or the reminder e-mail sent just before the event date. Please note that if we cannot confirm your registration, you will not be allowed to enter the venue. (A printout of the e-mail is also acceptable.)
- School of Science, The University of Tokyo provides "Barrier-Free Support. If you need facilities or information security due to a disability, etc., please let us know at the time of application.
Location
Koshiba Hall, Faculty of Science Building No.1, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo Access Map
Live Streaming
Anyone can watch the live webcast from the YouTube channel of the School of Science without prior registration. We invite the general public, as well as high school and university students, to attend. The lectures will be available on demand until 23:59 on October 20 (Sun.).
Other Information
The materials for participants (PDF) will be posted here around 10:00 a.m. on the day before Homecoming Day.
Click here for Dr. SHIMIZU's presentation materials. Click here for Dr. AIKAWA's presentation materials.
Please note that we will not distribute the materials at the venue, so please download the materials from here.
Each lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period .
Questions will be accepted via Slido, so please bring your own device.
Please enter the access code provided on the lecture screen or in the YouTube summary section into the Slido website to ask questions.
Please note that this access code is valid only on the day of Homecoming Day.
Questions for Dr. SHIMIZU, Department of Chemistry: # 3221562
Questions for Dr. AIKAWA, Department of Astronomy: # 28888561
Organized by
School of Science, The University of Tokyo
Contact
Office of Communication, School of Science, The University of Tokyo
tel: 03-5841-7585
email: kouhou.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp