Past Events
Past Events
[Webinar] The Neanderthals in Us: How Neanderthal Genes Influence Us Today
2020-09-25Learn how genes from Neanderthals still influence us from one of the most outstanding leaders in the field of evolutionary genetics. Dr. Pääbo will discuss how Neanderthal gene variants influence fertility, pain sensitivity and severity of SARS-COV-2 infections in people today.
Svante Pääbo is Director, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology & Adjunct Professor at OIST.
Register here
[Webinar] Oceans, Climate, Cholera, and the Corona Virus: A Discussion with Dr. Rita Colwell
2020-09-16We are pleased to announce that this public webinar is rescheduled to Wednesday, September 16 (JST).
Dr. Rita Colwell, one of the most eminent scientists of our time and a member of OIST's Board of Governors, will share her insights into global challenges facing the planet today ranging from the health of oceans to climate change to disease. In addition, she will highlight elements of her new book, A Lab of One’s Own, about the challenges women face in the field of science and how this can be changed.
Register here.
(Please kindly note that you will need to re-register even if you previously signed up for this event.)
The Science of Entrepreneurship in Japan [Webinar]
2020-07-24Moderated by one of the most outstanding women in the Japanese corporate sector today, and broadcast live from Tokyo, Okinawa, and New York, this webinar presents a conversation between entrepreneurs, business strategists and innovation leaders, which will lead to some practical suggestions for participants interested in exploring entrepreneurship in Japan.
Register here: https://oistfoundation.org/webinars/
(Zoom) Strengthening transnational bonds in the era of online connections
2020-06-30Strengthening transnational bonds in the era of online connections: Research and Educational Exchange in the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines
Sponsored by: Fulbright Japan, Fulbright Philippines, OIST Foundation
To register: click here
[Webinar] The Future of Higher Education in the Era of COVID-19: Lessons from Japan and the United States
2020-04-30As campuses are shuttered and classes moved online, the spread of COVID-19 poses mid-term and long-term uncertainties, as well as opportunities to implement innovation for positive change for the higher education industry.
(Webinar) Expedition Japan: Commodore Perry's Hidden Interest in Science
2020-04-24Join this exciting OIST Foundation webinar to learn about the unknown scientific aspects of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s exhibition to Japan. Featuring Dr. Matthew Perry, a wildlife scientist and descendent of Commodore Perry, the webinar will touch upon the ways in which this early US-Japan interaction formed a base for long-term US-Japan science diplomacy and exchange.
The Coronavirus in the U.S. and Japan: Perspectives from the Health Sector (Webinar)
2020-04-03This public webinar will explore the evolving impact of the novel coronavirus in the United States and Japan and lessons we might learn from the experiences of our two countries.
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