The World Quantum Day is obviously celebrated on April 14, as 4.14 are the rounded first digits of Planck’s constant (in units of eV.s). It aims at engaging the general public in the understanding and discussion of Quantum Science and Technology around the world.This year’s launch event is a presentation by Prof. Alain Aspect (Institut d’Optique Graduate School, Université Paris-Saclay) on one of the fundamental mysteries of quantum mechanics: the duality between waves and particles. We invite you to watch Prof. Aspect’s presentation (and join a discussion) on Thursday, April 15th at 1pm in B250 (new normal rules and regulations apply). Language: English Audience: General public Title: From Einstein to Wheeler: Wave-Particle duality of a single photon

Crystallizing Time in a BEC - Prof. Peter Hannaford, Optical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Prof. Meheboob Alam, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Language: English, no interpretation.

Title: Engineering light-matter interactions for optical nanotweezers and for chip-scale infrared microspectrometers

Speaker: Prof. Kenneth Crozier Physics and Electronic Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Australia

Zoom seminar hosted by QG unit. Speaker: Shahin Sheikh-Jabbari, IPM (Tehran). Title: "Null Boundary symmetries".

Screening of Carl Sagan's Cosmos, episode 1: "The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean"

Quantum Trivia Zoom Quiz! Join us for a fun online LIVE Trivia Quiz about the quantum world! Open to all OIST and Public in Okinawa.

Theoretical Physics Seminar. Speaker: David O'Connell (Quantum Gravity). Title: "Principal G-Bundles".

Tell Me Something I Don't Know lunchtime event. All are welcome, but must be prepared to tell a cool science story.

Language: English

This seminar is registration free. We look forward to your participation via Zoom.

Join the OIST Foundation, in partnership with the Smart City Institute Japan, for a virtual roundtable that will discuss the ways in which universities can have a positive impact on local communities and future generations through the formation of innovation parks and smart cities.

Register here .

Remote seminar by Hiroshi Itoyama (NITEP, Osaka City University) Title: " Enhanced gauge symmetry and suppressed cosmological constant in heterotic interpolating models "

OIST-Osaka University collaboration-Infection

Negotiations are a crucial success factor for all types of careers, no matter if you negotiate about salary, contracts, working conditions or when trying to solve a conflict. During the seminar you will learn how to use negotiation principles, which will further your relationships and communication skills.

To register CLICK HERE.

TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!

CFF unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!

Title: All in a spin: rotational dynamics of trapped, levitated microparticles

Speaker: Prof Kishan Dholakia School of Physics & Astronomy, University of St Andrews, Scotland

SCIENCE TALK 　沖縄から世界に羽ばたく未来の科学者トーク vol.3

This 2-part seminar will cover the basics of working in an international team.

Minimum intermediate English skills recommended. Native speakers of English also welcome!

Friday, March 26th and Friday, April 9th, 12-1 PM.

TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!

OIST-UT Joint talk series for future science-Season 3 Intraoperative Rapid Imaging of Tiny Tumors by Novel Fluorogenic Probes for Exopeptidases and Glycosidases

Title: Ultrathin multimodal endoscopic probes

Speaker: Dr. Jiawen Li Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Australia

OIST Mini Symposium | Organizing unit: Ecology and Evolution Unit | Open to OIST members | Website | For non-OIST members: Please contact the organizers for information on how to participate.

We ask for you understanding that the dates are subject to change due to the the current COVID-19 situation.

National holiday

OIST-UT Joint talk series for future science-Season 3 Dr. Danev

Cancelled:

Title: Engineering light-matter interactions for optical nanotweezers and for chip-scale infrared microspectrometers

Speaker: Prof. Kenneth Crozier Physics and Electronic Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Australia

Learn how to make a reservation, and give directions, all in Japanese.

No Japanese experience necessary!

Workshop on asymptotic symmetries and flat holography. Organized by Quantum Gravity unit. Register via Zoom at: https://groups.oist.jp/flat-asymptotia

Science Challenge is coming back fully online!

OIST Science Challenge workshop will be providing participants with a unique opportunity to extend their scientific education and experience research. We also offer valuable information and tips to help them prepare for a doctoral program. Through a series of activities with faculty, postdocs, as well as with PhD students, the participants will learn about research conducted at OIST, and skills needed to survive and enjoy a PhD life. At the end of the workshop, participants will be asked to present a submitted slide presentation on the theme "Transcending Borders" in light of their experience throughout the week. The presentation will be shared with the OIST community.

The "Science Project for Ryukyu Girls Science Camp" that began in 2014 was re-named "HiSci Lab" in 2021.

In order to support the advancement of women into the STEM field, we encourage female high school students in Okinawa Prefecture to continue their education in STEM. "Hi-Sci" is coming from "Highschool" + "Science".

Female researchers from Okinawa Prefecture who are active both inside and outside the prefecture will have the opportunity to pass on knowledge and convey the joys of science. In addition to lectures, students will have the opportunity to learn through workshops with　PhD students and Post-Doctoral researchers at OIST.

Theoretical Physics Seminar. Speaker: David O'Connell (Quantum Gravity). Title: "An Introduction to Vector Bundles".

Please observe a moment of silence at 2:46 pm to observe the 10th Anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake.

Some ideas about the arc of human history, and our culture's bizarre attitude towards the Scientific Revolution. Speaker: Yasha Neiman.

During "The Voice of influence: Women of Influence" workshop participants will discover practical insights and learn strategies they can implement immediatly in their professional and personal to increase courage, confidence and influence when speaking.

To register CLICK HERE .

Language: English

Title: Selective nanoparticle manipulation using two color techniques with a nanofiber

Speaker: Associate Professor Mark Sadgrove Physics Department, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

CFF unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!

Dr. Hidetala Nomaki, Senior Researcher, JAMSTEC

Language: English, no interpretaion

Speaking and presenting are the most immediate and powerful ways to share your massage and propel your career. The Voice of Influence is a dynamic webinar designed to enable participants to understand how to access peak performance presence when speaking.

To register CLICK HERE .

Originally scheduled for March 5, this talk has been rescheduled to March 8, Mon, 2021 | OIST Mini Symposium - Talk 15 | Organizing unit: Quantum Machines Unit (Jason Twamley) | Website | Register here (Open to the scientific community (registration required))

Language: Japanese only

Co-organized by JICA and SME Support Japan

Registration required by March 5, 2021 17:00

Guest Speaker: Alessandro Alberto Trani

Tokyo University – OIST visiting Researcher

Date: Monday, March 8 ^th 2021

Time: 3:30-5:00pm

Location: Seminar Room Lab4 F01

Originally scheduled for February 26, this has been rescheduled to March 5, Fri | OIST Mini Symposium - Talk 12 | Organizing unit: Quantum Machines Unit (Jason Twamley) | Website | Register here (Open to the scientific community (registration required))

Spoken Academic Skills: March 5th, 12th and 19th

Title: Energetics of Biological Systems