The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), an independent administrative corporation, provides subsidies (grants-in-aid) for scientific research by middle school and high school students as a means of disseminating research results and returning the benefits of scientific research to society. Two University programs have been selected for support under their program, Gleaming, Flourishing Science: Welcome to the University Labs ("Kakenhi"). We are waiting to welcome the participation of middle school and high school students who have an interest in research done at Nagoya University. For details on the program, please visit the JSPS website.
1. Biomass that is kind to people: An invitation to advanced material research
Person in Charge: Professor Satoru Tsuchikawa, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Place, Date and Time: Sat. October 7, 2006, 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Nagoya University Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences (Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi)
Students Invited to Apply: About 30 middle school and high school students (parents/guardians can also participate)
Participation Fee: Free (however, guests are asked to bring their own lunch)
How to Apply: Please apply by email, fax, or postal mail.
Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, 464-8601
Nagoya University Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Address applications to: Gleaming, Flourishing Science, Professor Tsuchikawa
Email: st3842@agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Tel: 052-789-4157
Fax: 052-789-4157
Deadline for Applications: Fri. September 22, 2006
2. Getting closer to the riddle of amphioxus evolution
Person in Charge: Museum, Professor Teruaki Nishikawa
Place, Date and Time: Sat. December 2, 2006, 12:30-5:00 pm
Nagoya University Museum (Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi)
Students Invited to Apply: About 30 high school students (parents/guardians can also participate)
Participation Fee: Free
How to Apply: Please apply by email, fax, or postal mail.
Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, 464-8601
The Nagoya University Museum
Address applications to: Matsubara, Gleaming, Flourishing Science
Email: hakubutu@post.jimu.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Tel: 052-789-5767
Fax: 052-789-5896
Deadline for Applications: Fri. November 17, 2006
*Please understand that due to limited space at the venue, it may be necessary to restrict the number of visitors and ask some people to wait until the next time a large number of people apply.
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