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Faculty of Science Orientation Report — In-Person Event —
Takeaki Ozawa (Acting Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee / Head of the Department of Chemistry, Professor)
On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Faculty of Science Orientation was held in person in Room 900 at Komaba. This orientation serves as a crucial opportunity for second-year students to consider their future paths within the specialized curriculum.This year, partly due to the event falling between the Golden Week holidays, attendance was limited to 115 students, significantly lower than the previous year’s turnout.
First, Eiichi Tajika, Dean of the Graduate School and Dean of the Faculty of Science, delivered opening remarks. He spoke about the significance and appeal of studying at the Faculty of Science and exploring the natural sciences, highlighting the allure of basic science in unraveling the mysteries hidden in nature, as well as the Faculty’s pioneering initiatives toward internationalization.Next, I provided an overview of academic affairs in the Faculty of Science, focusing on the educational environment, internationalization initiatives, student support systems, options for further education, and career paths after graduation.Next, Shogo Tachibana, Director of the Career Support Office, highlighted how the knowledge and critical thinking skills cultivated in the Faculty of Science are highly beneficial for future career planning; noted the strong employment outcomes of graduates; and described the comprehensive career counseling system provided by the Joint Science and Engineering Career Support Office.
Afterward, the department chairs or their representatives from the Faculty of Science’s 10 departments each gave a 5-minute presentation introducing their departments. They spoke enthusiastically from diverse perspectives about the unique characteristics and academic appeal of their respective departments, and the students listened intently with serious expressions.In addition, individual department information sessions were held from Thursday, May 7, through Wednesday, May 13. As in previous years, many students participated in these sessions, demonstrating a high level of interest in their respective fields of study.
We sincerely hope that this year, too, many students brimming with intellectual curiosity and motivation will choose to enroll in the Faculty of Science and take their first steps toward exploring the natural sciences.
Scenes from the Orientation Sessions