Science Challenge Workshop Information

Welcome to OIST Science Challenge!

The workshop aims to provide participants with a unique opportunity to extend their scientific education and experience student life at OIST. We also offer tips and guidance to help you prepare for a doctoral program, if you're considering about graduate studies. Through a series of activities and interactions with the OIST community members, you will learn skills needed to survive and enjoy life of research as a graduate student. At the end of the workshop, you will be asked to give a presentation in light of what you've learned throughout the week.
 
We are looking forward to meeting you in Okinawa!
 

What to bring?

Required
  • Liability and health insurance - for students in Japan
  • E-ticket for your flight (travel insurance as optional)
  • Laptop/portable device (please contact gradschool.event@oist.jp if you cannot bring one)
  • Proper shoes for lab activities - ex: sneakers
  • Japanese yen in cash - see details below
  • (For international students) power plug converter - AC outlet in Japn is Type A, 100 volts/60Hz
Cash: Access to currency exchange and ATM services is very limited during the workshop. We highly encourage you to have enough money with you before coming to Okinawa. You will need cash in case of medical emergency, public transportation, or personal shopping.

Arrival Information 

A light dinner box will be served when you arrive at accommodation on the arrival day. However, if you want some snack and drinks etc., it is recommended that you purchase at the airport as the nearest convenience store from the accommodation is 45 minute walk.

 

Workshop Schedule

We will the workshop schedule through slack. There may be some changes and modifications along the way, but this would help you plan and organize your stay in Okinawa. 
 
 

Workshop Handbook 

Shared through Slack
 

Accommodation and Campus

You will stay at OIST Seaside House located 3km from OIST the main campus. Please click HERE to see the details of the facility. All campus facilities, including your accommodation, will have the internet connection
 

 

Available amenities at your accommodation include:

  • Public WIFI - LAN cable in each room
  • Laundry and detergent 
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Tooth Brush
  • Hair Dryer
  • Towels
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Shared microwave 
  • Vending machine - drinks and snacks

Convenience Store:
•    Main campus: AEON convenience store open from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00am - 8:00pm 
•    Off campus: the nearest convenience store is about 3 km from OIST

Cafeteria is available on campus - For more information, click HERE

Workshop Transportation (to be confirmed)

OIST will provide you a bus transportation between Seaside House and OIST Main Campus from February 17th - 23rd.

Departure time from Seaside House to OIST Main Campus - 8:15am

Departure time from OIST Main Campus to Seaside House - 7:15pm

 

 
 

Additional Information

Click on the icons below to find a wide range of information from hotel information in Okinawa, as well as restaurants and optional activities that are available near OIST campus. More importantly, please take a minute to learn about dangerous species that live on the island!
 
　  　　
 

Travel Emergency

If you missed your flight or connection please:
  1. Report to gradschool.event@oist.jp immediately
  2. Contact airline staff at the airport counter, and check for alternative flight
  3. Send us the rescheduled flight information to gradschool.event@oist.jp

Note: We cannot issue a new ticket if you missed your flight due to personal reasons.

Emergency Contact During the Workshop

In case of emergency, please call the Science Challenge organizers.
The phone number will be communicated via slack.
Contact via email: gradschool.event@oist.jp