OIST Science Talk for Students in Itoman

Title

OIST Science Talk for Students
"Okinawan Scientists Shaping the Future"
— From the Frontlines of AI and Robotics Research —

Lecturers

Dr. Ken Kinjo

Graduate of Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Former Special Research Student, Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Currently with DENSO Corporation, AI Research Division, AI Platform Research Department, Applied Research Section

Sutashu Tomonaga

Doctoral Student, Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)

Contents

Two scientists from Okinawa will share how they became interested in science and the journey that led them to OIST.
They will also discuss the kinds of careers available in the world of science and, from the perspective of those involved in AI and robotics research, explore the future of science together.

Date

Saturday, December 13th 2025

Venue

Itoman City Central Library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MQ631fVzpZbZMhyd9

Target Audience

From 5th grade elementary school students (approx. 10 y.o.) to university students
*1 guardian per family is allowed entry

Capacity

70 participants
*This lecture will be conducted in Japanese only

Registration

Registration will be available via Microsoft Forms at 12:00PM on Wednesday, November 13th: 
https://forms.office.com/r/f18hqXqZKS

*Registration is required for participation and registration will close once capacity is met