DATE2026.07.13 #Events

Science? Humanities? What will my career path be after graduating from a science-related university?
All girl students interested in entering the School of Science, their guardians, and teachers who are concerned about career counseling are invited to attend this event.
Women who are active on the cutting edge of business and academia will share the appeal of the School of Science and provide information to help you make decisions about your future studies and career.

Program

1. Greeting: "What is the Faculty of Science like?
2. Lecture by a graduate:
　“Turning a Passion for Space into a Future”
　　　OSHIMA Yuka
　　　Space Environment and Energy Laboratories, NTT, Inc.
3. Faculty Lecture: 
　“Rust Relatives Changing the Future: New Materials and High-Performance Magnets from Common Elements”
　　　NAMAI Asuka
　　　Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science
4. Introduction of research by current students
5. Free discussion

Introduction of the Speaker

OSHIMA Yuka

Since childhood, I have loved observing the night sky and visiting JAXA facilities. At university, I majored in astrophysics and conducted research aimed at detecting dark matter and gravitational waves. I am currently working on the research and development of space solar power systems in industry. In this talk, I will introduce what makes space research fascinating and share my experiences at the University of Tokyo, as well as the thoughts that guided my academic and career choices.

Profile:
She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from the Graduate School of Science at the University of Tokyo in 2025. In the same year, she joined NTT, Inc. She is currently conducting research and development on laser-based wireless power transmission technologies aimed at realizing space solar power systems.

NAMAI  Asuka

Iron oxides, relatives of rust, are familiar magnetic materials used in magnets, motors, and speakers. We created a new iron oxide, epsilon iron oxide, and found that it shows strong magnetism and absorbs millimeter waves. This talk introduces the excitement of discovering new materials from common elements and their potential for future technologies.

Profile:
Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo. After receiving a Ph.D. in Science from the University of Tokyo, she served as Assistant Professor and was appointed to her current position in 2019. Her research focuses on the chemical synthesis of new iron-oxide-based magnetic materials and their applications as magnets and electromagnetic wave absorbers.

Date and Time *This event will be held online via Zoom*

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 13:00-17:00 *Availability from 12:45.

Target 

100 female junior high and high school students, 25 parents and teachers

How to Apply

Free of charge, advance registration required (first-come-first-served basis)
Parents and children attending together are requested to register together.

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We will email the details to registered participants two days before the event.

　1. Due to file uploading, you need to sign in to your Google account to register.
　2. To prevent Zoom vandalism, please upload a copy of your student ID. This will be used to identify the name of the registrant and for reference purposes.
　3. We will delete the uploaded copy of your student ID after the event.
　4. Zoom URL will be sent to your registered e-mail address at a later date.

Hosted by

Committee for Gender Equality, Graduate School of Science and Faculty of Science, The University of Tokyo
Communications & Public Relations Committee, Graduate School of Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Tokyo

Inquiries

General Affairs Group, School of Science, The University of Tokyo