Past Events
Ryukyu Awamori and Food Pairing workshop (10/27)
The OIST Recreation Services, in partnership with the Okinawa Regional Tax Office, is delighted to present a unique opportunity to explore the history, culture, production techniques, and traditions of Ryukyu Awamori
While enjoying new and aged Awamori that has been passed down through generations, you can also experience the pairing of these Awamori with various foods! *Vegan and Vegetarian options available
Whether you're an Awamori enthusiast, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between, this event promises insights into the best ways to appreciate and enjoy this distinct beverage along with its ideal food companions.
We are scheduling this event on two separate occasions, with identical content. Kindly select the date that aligns best with your availability
Event Date/Venue1st event: October 27th (Friday)
2nd event: November 24th (Friday)
Venue: Center building, Level B, Restaurant Floor
Event Time Schedule 17:30 Reception Starts 18:00~18:05 Opening Remark 18:05~18:30 Introduction of the history and culture of Okinawa and Ryukyu Awamori 18:30~20:00 Tasting! Participation FeeThis event is free!
However, the Okinawa Tax Office would like to fill out the questionnaire form after the event. Your feedback is important for them to plan their future promotion.
OIST NetCafé Online Information Session in Oct 2023
OIST Café is a casual science information session to introduce the OIST PhD program, Research Internship, and other workshops. What do cutting-edge research and education look like? What are the qualification and criteria to get into Graduate School? What are the career options after the graduation? OIST members such as PhD students and admissions officers will meet you to answer all your questions!
[Seminar] “Physiology and pathology of neurons as deciphered from the dynamics of Tau” by Prof. Hiroko Bannai
Speaker: Dr. Hiroko Bannai, Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Title: Physiology and pathology of neurons as deciphered from the dynamics of Tau
TSVP Teatime at Lab 5
"TSVP Teatime": informal discussions and getting to know each other, now in the new TSVP office area in Lab 5 EF03
視覚科学フォーラム 2023
Neural Computation Unit will co-organize a Vision forum at the OIST Conference Center. If you are interested in joining, please see the event page and register now.
Vision Science Forum 2023
Neural Computation Unit will co-organize a Vision forum at the OIST Conference Center. If you are interested in joining, please see the event page and register now.
[Seminar] "Existence theorem of Brakke's mean curvature flow" by Prof. Yoshihiro Tonegawa
Speaker: Prof. Yoshihiro Tonegawa (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
Title: Existence theorem of Brakke's mean curvature flow
[Seminar] "The Wild Riemann-Hilbert Correspondence via Groupoid Representations Part 2" by Nikita Nikolaev
Discussion Seminar, 3pm (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
[Seminar] "The Wild Riemann-Hilbert Correspondence via Groupoid Representations Part 1" by Benedetta Facciotti
Discussion Seminar, 2pm (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
#3 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English): Research Equipment, Facilities and Technical Assistance
#3 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Equipment, Facilities and Technical Assistance
Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub
Seminar: "The nitrogen-vacancy centers: from fundamentals to applications" by Prof. Keigo Arai (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
The nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond have been gaining interest as a unique quantum platform for quantum sensing, communication, and simulation. This platform's notable advantages include its long coherence times and high-fidelity controllability, and it can be operated under a wide range of temperatures and pressures. In this talk, I will introduce a selection of research activities at Tokyo Institute of Technology, covering magnetocardiography, topological simulation, and material science under extreme conditions.
【CANCELLED】[Seminar] "How does a neuron grow?" by Prof. Mike Fainzilber
Speaker: Mike Fainzilber, Professor in Molecular Neuroscience, Head, Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel [ website ]
Title: How does a neuron grow?
[Seminar] "Nucleic Acids Modifications and Polymer Hybrids for Nanobiotechnology" by Prof. Subha R. Das
Dr. Subha R. Das, Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University. Language: English, no interpretation.
Hibernation Research using Mice
Seminar by Dr. Sunagawa
OIST Representation Theory Seminar
[Seminar] "A novel function of the nuclear transport factor importin α as a direct DNA-binding protein" by Dr. Kazuya Jibiki
Speaker: Dr. Kazuya Jibiki, Department of Life Science College of Humanities and Science, Nihon University
Title: A novel function of the nuclear transport factor importin α as a direct DNA-binding protein
[Seminar] "On the zeroes of generalised Okamoto polynomials and singularity structure of real solutions of Painlevé-IV" by Alexander Stokes
Discussion Seminar, 2pm (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
Flow Mat Pilates class by Ikumi Aoki
Classes will be held at Village Center Meetting Room
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Fee | 料金・Student |学生 : 1,500 JPY
・Faculty,Staff, and Family menbers|教員、職員、OIST関係者のご家族 : 2,000 JPY
[Seminar] "On the Borel summability of formal solutions of certain higher-order linear ordinary differential equations" by Gergő Nemes
Seminar, 2pm (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
[Seminar] "Diversification and Community Assembly in the Galapagos Islands", by Christine Parent
Diversification and Community Assembly in the Galapagos Islands
Fully Passive Quantum Key Distribution Protocols
Speaker: Dr. Wenyuan Wang, University of Hong Kong
[Seminar] "Wick rotating the heat kernel" by Dr. Rudrajit Banerjee
Speaker: Dr. Rudrajit Banerjee (OIST)
Title: Wick rotating the heat kernel
[Seminar] "Integrability criteria for second order maps" by Ralph Willox
Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06 (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
Contribution of sleep to learning and memory in humans
Seminar by Dr Tamaki
[Seminar] "Resurgence and Exact results in Supersymmetric gauge theories" by Masazumi Honda
Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06 (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
In the past decades, there appeared many exact results in supersymmetric gauge theories thanks to localization method. These exact results are useful to study properties of perturbative series in quantum field theory (QFT) especially in the following two senses. First we can systematically analyze perturbative series around (non-)trivial saddle points in QFT...
International Symposium: Past, Present, and Future of the Marine Environment and Ecosystems
The symposium will include lectures and poster presentations that will provide an overview of the current status and challenges of research on the marine environment and marine ecosystems, promote the exchange of the latest knowledge among disciplines, and present cross–disciplinary perspectives. There will also be a panel discussion to discuss how the issues raised at the symposium should be addressed. In addition, a working group of young researchers and graduate students will be formed at the end of the symposium to formulate recommendations for the future of cross–disciplinary research in the coming months.
[Seminar] "Borel Summability of WKB Solutions for Higher-Order Equations" by Nikita Nikolaev
Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06 (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")
Abstract : I will explain in some detail my recent proof of Borel summability of WKB solutions of singularly perturbed higher-order linear ODEs. The proof consists of reducing the problem to a matrix Riccati differential equation in a standard form. Applying the Borel transform, we get a nonlinear PDE which we solve using the method of successive approximations. The biggest challenge is to show that this solution can be analytically continued along a ray in the Borel plane, and this involves keeping track of an interesting Stokes phenomenon.
[Seminar] Prof. Masami Tatsuno "Electrophysiological and computational investigations of cell ensembles"
Speaker : Professor Masami Tatsuno, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge
[Seminar] Don’t assume that you know me! The dangers of biological preconceptions and the fascinating diversity of life.
Speaker: Dr. Octavio Ruben Salazar Moya
Research Scientist of Marine Science, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Hosted by: Professor Timothy Ravasi, OIST Marine Climate Change Unit
Abstract: Climate change poses challenges that urgently require our attention. It threatens to result in major environmental alterations, endangering sensitive ecosystems, water availability, and ultimately food security. In order to ameliorate the effects of climate change, it is crucial that we have an understanding of the biology of the endangered organisms. (...)
OIST Workshop on the Evolutionary Analysis of Morphology
OIST Workshop | Website | Main organizer: Evan Economo (Biodiversity and Biocomplexity Unit) | OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions (registration required).
Presidential Lecture by Prof. Makoto Fujita
Presidential lecture on Coordination Self-Assembly by Prof. Makoto Fujita
[Seminar] The Intricate Dance of Coral Symbiosis: A Journey Through Partnership, Competition, and Environmental Challenges
Speaker: Prof. Manuel Aranda, Professor of Marine Science, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Hosted by: Professor Timothy Ravasi, OIST Marine Climate Change Unit
Abstract: Coral reefs serve as a masterclass in ecological efficiency and evolutionary resilience. These highly productive and biodiverse ecosystems exist in one of the most nutrient-poor environments on our planet, a phenomenon known as Darwin’s paradox. At the heart of these ecosystems are reef-building corals that form the structural and trophic foundation. The metabolic symbiosis between corals and their photosynthetic dinoflagellate endosymbionts (...)
Peculiar decay of turbulence: 3D Navier-Stokes and shell model by Dr. Takeshi Matsumoto
Language :English
[Seminar] "Microbe-Machine cybernetic coupling: A feedback loop for ethology and proto intelligences study " by Charles Fosseprez
Profile : Deep into the micro-world, I've been captivated by the complexity of microbial communities. My scientific journey is rooted in the exploration of collective evolution within living systems. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cybernetics are my focal points, and I'm eager to share the marvels of this field with a broader audience. My approach is decidedly interdisciplinary, with a global footprint spanning diverse subjects. From unraveling the geometric symphony of embryo organization to delving into the fabrication of nanorobots for information processing, my pursuits have been wide-ranging. I've navigated through startups and ventured into the realm of art, guided by a persistent curiosity about constraints and compartments in biological systems. Philosophical contemplation is woven into my scientific exploration, yet I maintain a practical mindset as I am an Engineer with an eye on real-world applications.
[Seminar] "Li-Yau type inequality for the p-bending energy" by Dr. Kensuke Yoshizawa
Speaker: Dr. Kensuke Yoshizawa (Kyushu University)
Title: Li-Yau type inequality for the p-bending energy
1st International Workshop on Quantum Information Engineering (QIE2023)
This event will bring together fifty world-class scientists & engineering, researchers and students working in the field of quantum information engineering. They will present their latest research as well as engaging in active discussions about the current state of the field and its future prospects.
OIST Representation Theory Seminar
TSVP Seminar: "Analytic continuation-an introduction" by Sam Crew
Sam is interested in geometrical aspects of quantum field theory, resurgence and quantum information theory. He is currently at the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy and Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. He completed his PhD in 2021 at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Nick Dorey and previously worked at the University of Bath. www.samuelcrew.com
Security of Discrete-Modulated Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution
Speaker: Dr. Stefan Baeuml, Institute of Photonic Sciences
[Seminar - Cancelled] "Benthic foraminifera as bioindicators of coastal marine environments" by Prof. Sigal Abramovich
Prof. Sigal Abramovich, Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva
Seminar "Intraspecific life-history diversity in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and its consequences for sustainable exploitation" by Prof. Mikko Heino (University of Bergen)
Seminar by Prof. Mikko Heino (Univ. of Bergen). All are welcome to attend.
ノーベル賞シーズン・スペシャルトーク
ノーベル賞シーズン・スペシャルトーク 2022年ノーベル生理学・医学賞受賞 スバンテ・ペーボ教授講演会 「デニソワ人とネアンデルタール人―私たちに受け継がれる遺伝子」
ノーベル賞シーズン・スペシャルトーク
ノーベル賞シーズン・スペシャルトーク 2022年ノーベル生理学・医学賞受賞 スバンテ・ペーボ教授講演会 「デニソワ人とネアンデルタール人―私たちに受け継がれる遺伝子」
Roundtable on Job Searches for the LGBTQIAP+ community
Join this roundtable discussion to reflect on how you want to approach your job search and learn about what types of questions you might ask to assess the inclusivity of the workplace along with practical issues, like inquiring about LGBTQIAP+ -friendly health insurance policies.
Scriptorium
Guest Speaker Prof Tom Froese
"Papers, Grants, and Writing"
EVSP Talk: "Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates: our experience with an alternative model organism" by Daniel Chourrout
Our knowledge of modern biology is based on the study of just a handful of species, which, due to technological investments that have been made, have become increasingly unavoidable. Neglecting, sometimes forgetting, almost all other life forms has been a consequence of this. The problem seems insoluble, but new scientific disciplines fortunately required moving beyond classic laboratory species. One of them is evo-devo, a fairly recent combination of two traditional disciplines, evolutionary biology and developmental biology. Questions on the evolution of animal development led several of us to choose Oikopleura dioica, a species little known to the general public but of considerable importance in marine ecosystems. The first results were a little shocking, but that was not the end of our surprises…
#2 Study Session for Administrative Staff (English): Research Areas of Science and Technology
#2 Study Sessions for Administrative Staff (English) : Research Areas of Science and Technology
Speaker: Mizuki Shimanuki, Provost Office. Facilitator: Ayumi Nagai, C-Hub
Seminars on organic and perovskite optoelectronics
Seminars on organic and perovskite optoelectronics. Registration is NOT requried.