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Report on “Future for Junior and Senior High School Girls 2025”
Kaoru Sato, Chair of the Gender Equality Committee / Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
On May 15, 2025, an in-person guidance session for second-year students in the School of Science was held in Room 900 at Komaba for second-year students in the School of Liberal Arts. This guidance session is a crucial event for Komaba second-year students deciding their academic paths. Attendance reached 160 students, about 50 fewer than the previous year's total, yet the venue was filled with many students.
First, Dean Shinichi Ogoshi, Director of the Graduate School and Dean of the School of Science, delivered opening remarks. He spoke about the appeal of studying and exploring natural sciences within the School of Science, covering the fascination of fundamental science in unraveling nature's mysteries, the connection between scientific research and society, and pioneering initiatives toward internationalization. Next, the author provided an overview of academic affairs within the School of Science, covering the educational environment, internationalization efforts, student support systems, course selection, and post-graduation career paths. Next, Tetsu Ide, Director of the Career Support Office, explained how pursuing studies in the School of Science greatly benefits future planning, the smooth progress of job hunting activities, and the effective functioning of the Science and Engineering Joint Career Counseling Office.
Following this, the department heads and their representatives from the School of Science's ten departments each gave a five-minute introduction to their respective departments. They passionately highlighted the appeal of each department from various angles, captivating the students who listened intently. Additionally, individual departmental guidance sessions were held from May 16th to 22nd, attracting many students.
We sincerely hope that this year, too, many highly motivated students will aspire to advance to the School of Science.
A Zoom lecture by Associate Professor Chihiro Matsui