Science Castle 2015 Kansai Conference to be held on December 23 (Wed., holiday)

On Wednesday, December 23, 2015, Liberace, Inc. will hold its fourth annual conference for middle and high school students in the Kansai region, "Science Castle 2015 Kansai Conference.

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Kansai Conference Theme

The Seeds of Research Around Us.

Have you ever wondered how to start your research?

All research begins with the researcher's "curiosity. The driving force for conducting research is to turn familiar mysteries into interests. The Kansai Conference will be held atThe school will bring together researchers from companies, universities, and junior and senior high schools. In addition to research presentations, the event will also provide a forum for discussing how the research was initiated.

Attention (1)Two world-class researchers talk about "The Beginning of Research"

Two internationally active researchers will talk about their research. They will talk about why they started their research and what they envision for the future based on their research results.

10:00-10:20 Special Lecture "Why it is weird when androids talk (tentative)

Motoyuki Suzuki, Associate Professor, Department of Information Media, Faculty of Information Science, Osaka Institute of Technology
The robot's conversation is a little creepy, with no sense of emotion. Why is this? Dr. Suzuki, a speech science researcher, will talk about the "development of technology for robots to communicate in emotional conversations.

13:10-13:30 Special Lecture "The Human-Canine Bond

Azabu University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Applied Animal Science Professor KIKUMIZU Takeshi
Humans and dogs began living together more than 30,000 years ago. It is believed that a bond that transcends species has been created by "looking at each other. We will talk with Dr. Kikusui of Azabu University, who reveals the science of bonding through hormones.

Attention (2)Various events to find "seeds of research" for all participants

In addition to the main research presentations and lectures, there will be research presentations by university students, workshops to find seeds of research, experiment classes by companies, and seminars by teachers to guide participants in their research projects. We will prepare a variety of events that will help participants communicate with each other and lead to the next research opportunity.

11:30-11:50, 12:30-12:50, 14:20-14:40, 15:00-15:20 Honda Hydrogen Energy Experience Booth　(Can be attended on the day of the event, first 10 people for each session)
Honda Motor Co.
We created a place where employees and middle and high school students can experience and think about using hydrogen as energy together with employees who are actually involved in the development of Honda's hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Audience is welcome!

Although applications for presentations are closed, middle and high school students and middle and high school teachers are welcome to observe. Schools are also welcome to visit, so please contact us if you would like to participate.

For details of the presentations, please see the abstract book.

Click on the image and press the download button in the lower left corner (3.7M).

Click here for conference details and registration

■ Schedule
December 23 (Wed., holiday) 9:30-17:30
■Venue
Osaka Meisei Junior and Senior High School(in Japanese history)5-44, Feedsamachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan)
■Themes
Seeds of issue research abound around us
■Features
The Kansai Conference will be held at the venueResearchers from companies, universities, and middle and high school students will gather at the school. In addition to research presentations, they discuss how their research was initiated, and make the event a place where all participating students can find the seeds of their next research project.

Please register below to participate in the tour and auditing.

http://eventregist.com/e/castlewest2015

■ Sponsor
Education Support Project Science Castle Executive Committee

■Cooperating Schools
Azabu University, Osaka Institute of Technology, Osaka Meisei Gakuen Meisei Junior High School and Meisei High School

■Collaborating Companies
Atlas Corporation, THINKERS Corporation, Honda Motor Co.