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Report on the School of Science Open Campus 2025: “Beyond the Wonders”
Yoshinori Gongyo（Chairperson, Open Campus Executive Committee / Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences / Professor, Department of Mathematics (Concurrent Appointment)）
This year's School of Science Open Campus, held online over two days on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6, 2025, under the slogan “Beyond the Mysterious,” concluded successfully with a large number of participants (4,749 views).
The school of science-organized lecture series was live-streamed from Koshiba Hall. The excellence of the lectures by faculty members from the School of Science's 10 departments was undeniable, and the presentations by students selected from the Mathematics and Chemistry departments were also truly captivating. On August 5th, Futaba Sato (first-year doctoral student, Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences) and facilitator Ryoto Murata (first-year doctoral student) gave a lecture titled “Mathematics Expanding from Quantum Groups,” offering insight into the daily life of a Mathematics student. The following day, August 6th, featured a lecture titled “Chemistry Makes It Possible! Atomic-Level Goldwork” by Yuto Fukumoto (first-year doctoral student, Chemistry) and facilitator Yoya Nakajima (first-year doctoral student). As this was a glimpse into life in another department, I found it extremely fascinating. Among the viewers of these student lectures, I suspect many high school and junior high students will be inspired to aspire to enroll in the University of Tokyo's School of Science.
Additionally, we received reports that the following events were well-received: introductions to affiliated research facilities with virtual tours and on-demand lectures; departmental Q&A sessions; a consultation corner for female junior and senior high school students organized by the Gender Equality Committee; and an international exchange roundtable hosted by the Research Support Office. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the School of Science Open Campus.
Chemistry Department Student Presentation (Left: Yuto Fukumoto, Right: Yoya Nakajima)
Mathematics Department Student Presentation (Left: Futaba Sato, Right: Ryoto Murata)