Past Events
[Seminar] "Being aware of the pine tree itself", Prof.Yuko Ishihara
[RAM 2021] Teatime Session: "It's a small world – part I (Intracellular diversity)"
Everyone is invited! On Monday, July 19 th at 16:00 , OIST's Science and Technology Group Associates Yohsuke Moriyama and Yuki Nakazawa will share insights of their research & career with us during the Teatime with STG Series! This editions' topic is " It’s a small world – part I (Intracellular diversity) ", in which our speakers will reveal the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the intracellular world! Join us in room L4F22c* or Zoom ( https://oist.zoom.us/j/88422464844?pwd=VW5WRlZPQkNkMDJYN3RMRkpJSXdxdz09 ) Passcode: 727724
[RAM 2021] Scientific Talks
Let's start our week with Dr. Dylan Brown (Nic Chormaic Unit) and Dr. Ryuta Nakajima (Miller Unit) sharing the latest research advancements in their respective fields here in OIST. Stay tuned! Monday, July 19th at 14:00 in Seminar Room L4E48 or Zoom. For more info: Scientific Talks | OIST Groups / Zoom link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/88096951315?pwd=blNNYm5Ib2NCYURiNjIyT0FYSXhBQT09 / Passcode: 005648
Virtual seminar"Stretched Polymer Physics, Extensional Rheology and Free Surface Flows"Vivek Sharma
Language: English
English for Writing Research Papers - Sentence Structure 2 of 3
The best writers have a few basic guidelines for making their sentences easy to read.
Join us to find out the rules for writing simple, easy to read sentences that will provide the clarity reviewers are looking for.
Elm 4 of 4
Elm is A delightful language for building reliable web applications. It is a language that: has no runtime exceptions, makes refactoring easy, is easy to read, has friendly error messages and is fast. Elm is a functional language for front-end programming that compiles to JavaScript.
◆Target audience This course is suitable for anyone with basic programming experience. No web experience required.
[Seminar] "Trapping Electrons in a Room-temperature Quadrupole Trap: Towards an All-electronic Microwave-enabled Trapped Electron Qubit System for QIP" by Prof. Hartmut Häffner
Hartmut Häffner is an Associate Professor for Physics at UC Berkeley. Language: English, no interpretation. Open to everyone.
2021 Summer Analysis on Metric Spaces Seminar
[Seminar] Theory of multipole fluctuations mediated superconductivity and charge-loop current phase
TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar.
[RAM 2021] Poster Session
Join us for the second RAM 2021 Poster Session, on Thursday, July 15 th ! Starting at 13:30 after the Researchers Blitz Talks, in Lab4F Patio (terrace) for printed posters, and also in room L4F36 for digital posters. For more info: https://groups.oist.jp/orc/poster-sessions
[RAM 2021] Researchers Blitz Session
Join us for the second Researcher Blitz Session on July 15 th at noon (L4E48)! Research Blitz Sessions are 3 minutes talks (max. 3 slides) to be held on Thursdays (July 8th, 15th, 29th), always at noon in room L4E48 (or via Zoom). Sessions will last 1 hour + 30 min for discussion after all presentations. Judges will score the presentations and give awards for the best presenters.
Zoom link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/82068087378?pwd=c2hIRnZoV2tSZlV5V3F4SXF1MkJ6QT09
OIST-UT Joint talk series for future science-Season 4: Nano- and Micro-fabrication Enabled Lab-on-a-chip Platforms for Biotechnology Applications and Beyond
OIST-UT Joint talk series for future science-Season 4: Nano- and micro-fabrication enabled lab-on-a-chip platforms for biotechnology applications and beyond
[RAM 2021] As soon as there was life, there was danger
RAM 2021 Guest Speaker: Dr. Joseph E. LeDoux , PhD. Professor of Neural Science, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University; Director of the Emotional Brain Institute. Tuesday, July 13 at 21:30 JST . Zoom Link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/89512617921?pwd=MEpXTVgrKzZjSFhnNEE4WUw5QnVEZz09 / Passcode: 991202
The Imposter Syndrome - Why successful people often feel like frauds
The Imposter Syndrome - Why successful people often feel like frauds
Tuesday 13th July 2021, 3:00 - 4:00pm
C700 (also available on Zoom)
https://oist.zoom.us/j/92671423880?pwd=T3NlVGtWWndZWVJEbXdvREE3cW43dz09
Meeting ID: 926 7142 3880 Passcode: 793097
How researchers could approach their first business plan
Are you curious about how to develop your technology into a business? Dr. Khaled will talk you through the principles of how you would create a plan to do that. His talk will be tailored to the needs of researchers taking their first steps in this area.
[RAM 2021] A View of the Future for BMI Basic Research and Clinical Applications
Join us for the first of the RAM 2021 Invited Guest speaker sessions!
NOTE: This talk has been moved to Tuesday, 9AM July 13th . Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Live from Brazil, Professor Miguel Nicolelis;
A View of the Future for BMI Basic Research and Clinical Applications
[Seminar] From particle migration over porous structures to flow transitions and instability in non-colloidal suspensions
CFF unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!
[RAM 2021] Teatime Session: "Worldwide, world-class science"
Mark your calendar! On Monday, July 12th at 16:00 , OIST's STG Associates Eugene Khaskin and Yuimaru Kubo will share insights of their research & career with us during the Teatime with STG Series! This editions' topic is "Worldwide, world-class science" , in which our speakers will share their combined research experiences in Canada, United States, Israel, Japan, France, and now in OIST! Join us in room L4F22c* or Zoom ( https://oist.zoom.us/j/81188828249?pwd=NmlSU0VsZTNYTXgrSnc0bmZUQnhDUT09 ) / Passcode: 192423
Astanga Yoga with Przemek Keppe
Przemek-san is a long time practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga, devoted to the traditional teachings of this method. A dynamic practice of Asanas (positions), involving deep concentration and meditation, with emphasize on all the aspects of Yoga and how to apply them off the mat. With over 18 years of experience in and out of India, he would like to share his philosophy on his personal practice of Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
English for Writing Research Papers - Sentence Structure 1 of 3
The best writers have a few basic guidelines for making their sentences easy to read.
Join us to find out the rules for writing simple, easy to read sentences that will provide the clarity reviewers are looking for.
Theoretical Physics Seminar: Nico Fischer
Theoretical Physics Seminar. Speaker: Nico Fischer (Quantum Gravity). Title: "An introduction to spontaneous symmetry breaking in (Q)FT".
Orators Meeting for Communication & Public Speaking
Come and join us for an exciting and fulfilling meeting on building better communication skills through impromptu speaking exercises, listening to prepared speeches, and providing constructive feedback. We run our meetings at lunchtime every other Friday. Email oist.tm@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to receive further information.
Language Seminar Series: Developing Intercultural Skills
This 2-part seminar is an introduction to Intercultural Communication.
We will explore
what culture means how to describe it how to develop flexible thinking how to support flexibile thinking in othersAll are welcome.
Intermediate or above English recommended.
[RAM 2021] Scientific Talks
This Friday, July 9 th at 10:00 am in L4E48, Dr. Alessandro Trani (Astrophysics, Quantum Gravity Unit) and Jigyasa Arora (Evolutionary Biology, Evolutionary Genomics Unit) will share the latest research advancements in their respective fields here in OIST. Stay tuned! For more info: https://groups.oist.jp/orc/scientific-talks | Zoom Link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/87619328232?pwd=VFlNV1c3NGJmdlM5dzZqNFNySWxBdz09
[RAM 2021] Teatime Session: "Sweet Home...Okinawa!"
Mark your calendar! On Thursday, July 8 th at 16:00 , OIST's STG Associates Mirona Chirienco and Petra Svetlikova will share insights of their research & career with us during the Teatime with STG Series! This editions' topic is " Sweet Home...Okinawa! " a special topic for all of us that now call this beautiful island our home. Join us in room L4F22c or Zoom ( https://oist.zoom.us/j/84610930360?pwd=YmRybTR4UjhCUjI3OFAxQ2txRnEvZz09 )!
[RAM 2021] Poster Session
Join us for the first RAM 2021 Poster Session ! For printed posters, starting at 13:30 in Lab4F Patio (terrace) and also in room L4F36 for digital posters. For more info: https://groups.oist.jp/orc/poster-sessions
[RAM 2021] Researchers Blitz Session
Join us for the first Researcher Blitz Session on July 8th at noon! ( https://oist.zoom.us/j/88635310209?pwd=emp2UUhMaHNxakpuN2pDTm54TzVSUT09 ) Research Blitz Sessions are 3 minutes talks (max. 3 slides) to be held on Thursdays (July 8th, 15th, 29th), always at noon in room L4E48. Sessions will last 1 hour + 30 min for discussion after all presentations. Judges will score the presentations and give awards for the best presenters.
BASHOFU: The Bridge Between Science & Art
Celebrate the Japanese holiday Tanabata by joining this online session on the science and art of Okinawa traditional bashofu weaving. Panelists: Dr. Yoko Nomura, OIST; Ms. Roosmarjin Pallandt, Artist.
QG group meeting: Self-dual GR scattering in de Sitter
QG group meeting. Speaker: Yasha Neiman. Title: "Self-dual GR scattering in de Sitter".
Scientific entrepreneurship - Panel Discussion
What inspires people to start their own company? Why do post-docs transition to becoming entrepreneurs? What are the highs, the lows, and how are researchers suited to entrepreneurship? If you are interested in these questions and more, then please come to this panel talk where 3 founders will discuss their thoughts and experiences on starting their own companies.
Monday Seminar: Flat holography and BMSFT
Seminar by Prof. Wei Song, Tsinghua University (Beijing)
The Fundamentals of Academic Writing - Proofreading
What do you do before finally submitting your text? We will discuss some strategies and reviewers responses.
Failed moonshots of the Axial Age
How various civilizations tried and failed to achieve the Scientific Revolution in the 6th century BC. Speaker: Yasha Neiman.
[Seminar] Topological Magnons from “nematicity”
TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!
Researcher Appreciation Month
Join us for Researcher Appreciation Month 2021 in July, where we celebrate the contribution of researchers at OIST, take the opportunity to share our work with the OIST community, and get to know our colleagues. There will be short talks, poster sessions, and lab tours, professional development events, invited speakers, a teatime series of panel/discussion style events, a science-art exhibition, and more
QG group meeting: Long and null strings
QG group meeting. Speaker: Aritra Banerjee. Title: "A short and dull tale of long and null strings"
【ONLINE】SCIENCE TALK Robotics and AI research to understand Humans
【Only ONLINE】SCIENCE TALK Robotics and AI research to understand Humans
The Fundamentals of Academic Writing - Flow part 2
Ever had someone say that your writing is difficult to read? In this seminar we will look at how to write in a way that makes your texts flow.
Orators Meeting for Communication & Public Speaking
Come and join us for an exciting and fulfilling meeting on building better communication skills through impromptu speaking exercises, listening to prepared speeches, and providing constructive feedback. We run our meetings at lunchtime every other Friday. Email oist.tm@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to receive further information.
Bringing biotechnology to the market: one researcher's journey
Magali Soumillon, Co-Founder of Flexomics, will talk about how she has developed a genomic analysis technology, and why she developed it first in an academic and then as an entrepreneur.
2021 Summer Analysis on Metric Spaces Seminar
[Seminar] Quantum phase transitions between orthogonal and normal fermions in metals and semi-metals
TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!
Tell Me Something I Don't Know
Tell Me Something I Don't Know lunchtime event. All are welcome, but must be prepared to tell a cool science story.
Zeiss lattice light sheet (Lattice light sheet 7) demonstration
On-site Zeiss lattice light sheet ( lattice light sheet 7) demonsration
Date: From 23rd (Wed) to 29th (Tue) of June
Venue: B380, Lab1
Registration is required to attend the demonstration.
[Seminar] "Quantum Simulations Using the Motional States of Trapped Ions” by Prof. Norbert M. Linke
Prof. Norbert M. Linke is a Fellow of the Joint Quantum Institute at the University of Maryland, working on quantum applications with trapped ions, including quantum computing.
The Fundamentals of Academic Writing - Flow part 1
Ever had someone say that your writing is difficult to read? In this seminar we will look at how to write in a way that makes your texts flow.
OIST Astronomy Club: Discussion on exoplanets, by Florian Lalande
The OIST Astronomy Club will host a discussion session on exoplanets presented by Florian Lalande.
We will cover the 2019 Nobel Prize of Physics (detection of the first exoplanet around Sun-like star), planet detection methods, current exoplanet knowledge.
Everyone is welcome to join!
[Seminar] Coherent versus incoherent excitons: Stability, time-dependent ARPES spectrum and Floquet topological phases
TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!
Mini Course: Algebraic geometry and topology of neural codes 4 of 4
This course will incorporate some “flipped classroom” content. There is a short video you should watch before coming to each session plus an optional reading.
◆Target audience The course is explicitly multi-disciplinary in its content, being a blend of neuroscience and mathematics. However, no prior knowledge in either discipline is expected or necessary and anyone interested is welcome to join.
Mini Course: Algebraic geometry and topology of neural codes 3 of 4
This course will incorporate some “flipped classroom” content. There is a short video you should watch before coming to each session plus an optional reading.
◆Target audience The course is explicitly multi-disciplinary in its content, being a blend of neuroscience and mathematics. However, no prior knowledge in either discipline is expected or necessary and anyone interested is welcome to join.