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School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Winter Break Lectures for High School Students 2024
Let's create the future of science together.
School of Science, The University of Tokyo will open special classes for high school students by faculty members who are conducting cutting-edge research.
Experience the fascination of science through the "One-Day Trial Lesson.
Each lecture will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. We look forward to your active participation.
Date and Program
Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 13:00 Start (Doors open at 12:30)
13:00-13:05 Greetings
13:05-13:45 Lecture 1: Physics "Quantum Entanglement?!"
Professor MURAO Mio, Department of Physics
13:45-14:00 Q&A for Lecture 1
14:00-14:10 Break
14:10-14:50 Lecture 2: Biology "Epigenetics: Elucidating the 3D Genome Structure through Medaka"
Assistant Professor NAKAMURA Ryohei, Department of Biological Sciences
14:50-15:05 Q&A for Lecture 2
15:05-15:15 Break
15:15-15:55 Lecture 3: Mathematics "Non-existence in geometry"
Associate Professor KONNO Hokuto, Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
15:55-16:10 Q&A for Lecture 3
16:10 End
Introduction of Lecturers and Lecture Content
Lecture 1
MURAO Mio, Professor, Department of Physics "Quantum Entanglement?!"
Career Summary
Ph.D., Ochanomizu University, 1996; PD, Harvard University, 1996; Imperial College, UK, 1996-99. 1999, RIKEN. 2001, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, 2015, Professor, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo.
Lecture Contents
Quantum entanglement is a property unique to quantum mechanics, which serves as the foundation for quantum information technologies such as quantum computers. However, it defies classical mechanical intuition and has perplexed even Einstein. I will explain its mysterious nature and applications.
Lecture 2
NAKAMURA Ryohei, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences "Epigenetics: Elucidating the 3D Genome Structure through Medaka"
Career Summary
Completed a Ph.D. in the Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, at the University of Tokyo in 2014. After serving as a Project Researcher, currently an Assistant Professor at the same institution.
Lecture Contents
The genome is the blueprint of an organism, encoding its genetic information. Organisms control which genes are expressed, when, and in which cells by adding chemical modifications to various parts of the genome or by altering its three-dimensional structure. I will introduce recent studies on the diverse mechanisms that regulate the genome.
Lecture 3
KONNO Hokuto, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences "Non-existence in geometry"
Career Summary
Received a Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Tokyo in 2019. After serving as a Special Postdoctoral Researcher at RIKEN and an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Tokyo, currently an Associate Professor at the same institution.
Lecture Contents
In modern mathematics, various geometric objects are studied. It is also possible to discuss whether higher-dimensional spaces that satisfy certain conditions exist mathematically. For example, the proof of the non-existence of a certain type of 4-dimensional space is achieved through an argument by contradiction that spans many areas of mathematics. I would like to introduce part of such a discussion.
Target audience
Lecture for junior high and high school students
Live streaming is open to everyone, no registration required.
Participation Fee
Free of charge
How to apply (advance registration required for on-site participation only)
If you wish to attend on-site, please register from Forms here (capacity of 150 people, first-come-first-served basis).
Notes
- Please fill out the application in full. There is a section where you will be asked to write a short essay, so please make sure that the essay is filled out by the participant himself/herself. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility to participate in the event.
- At the registration desk, we will confirm the e-mail automatically sent when your application is accepted or the reminder e-mail sent just before the event date. Please note that if we cannot confirm your e-mail, you will not be allowed to enter the venue. (A printout of the e-mail is also acceptable.)
- The University of Tokyo Faculty of Science provides "Barrier-Free Support". Please contact us in advance if you need facilities, information security, or other considerations due to a disability or other reason.
Location
Koshiba Hall, School 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 Graduate School of Science and 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 December 26 (Thu.).
Other Information
PDF materials for participants for participants will be posted here around 10:00 a.m. on the day before the event.
Physics MURAO Mio "Quantum Entanglement?!" is here.
Biology NAKAMURA Ryohei "Epigenetics: Elucidating the 3D Genome Structure through Medaka" is here.
Mathematics KONNO Hokuto "Non-existence in geometry" is here.
The materials will not be distributed at the venue, so on-site attendees are requested to download the materials from here.
■A question-and-answer session will be held after the Lecturer's lecture in each lecture.
Questions will be accepted via Slido, so please bring your own device to the venue.
Please enter the access code specific to the lecture into the Slido website to ask questions.
This access code is valid only on the day of the Winter Vacation Lecture 2024 for High School Students, Faculty of Science, The University of Tokyo.
Physics MURAO Mio "Quantum Entanglement?!": # 4291532
Biology NAKAMURA Ryohei "Epigenetics: Elucidating the 3D Genome Structure through Medaka": # 2990724
Mathematics KONNO Hokuto "Non-existence in geometry": # 4250595
Organizers and Inquiries
Office of Communication, School of Science, The University of Tokyo
TEL: 03-5841-7585
email: kouhou.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp