10th Annual SCORE!
The 10th Annual SCORE! presentation took place on December 11, 2021. Thank you to all the participants for fantastic presentations!
See the web article about the contest
See the photos from the contest
News
・The application has been open. (Jun 14)
・The deadline for submission of the application form has been changed from October 15 (Fri.) to October 22 (Fri.). Stay tuned for further updates.
・Registration for SCORE 2021 is now closed. (Oct 25)
Results
1st Prize
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College
MOZUKUN Labor Revolution in Mozuku Fishing with Underwater Drones and Deep Learning
Presenters:
- Naru Yoshimi
- Kodai Hata
- Kaina Tamaki
2nd Prize
Hokubu Agricultural High School
Development of functional bread aiming at regional revitalization using prefectural wheat.
Presenters:
- Kiyone Oota
- Ruri Maeda
- Yukine Okamoto
3rd Prize
Hokubu Agricultural High School
Development of new acerola products using yet-under-utilized resources
Presenters:
- Hinata Sekiguchi
- Nanami Inamine
- Kendai Miyagi
What is SCORE?!?
SCORE! is designed to promote senior high school students’ hands-on science education and interest in entrepreneurship, as well as to support English language education and the goal of becoming a global citizenship.
Join us at SCORE!
If you've ever wondered how the world works, you might be able to use your curiosity to solve a business or social problem. Develop your new research ideas at SCORE!
Share your passion for your research
Tell us in a clear, logical, and passionate way how you came up with your research topic and how you tested it. Be free with your ideas, thorough in your verification, and scientific in your approach.
Appeal to an international audience
Points will be awarded for presentations in English. If you wish, you can receive support in a preliminary online workshop (details to follow). Let's explore new scientific ideas together!
Event Details
| When: | Saturday, December 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Where: | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Auditorium |
| Who: | All senior high school-aged students in Okinawa are eligible |
Deadlines and Schedule
| Jul 14 (Mon) | Website application submission starts. |
| Oct 22 (Fri) | Deadline for applications |
| Oct 29 (Fri) | Applicants notified of their acceptance |
| Nov 22 (Mon) | Applicants must submit presentation material (e.g., presentation slides) and abstracts online via the website |
| Dec 11 (Sat) | SCORE! Main Event in the OIST Auditorium |
Downloadable Materials
- SCORE! 2021 Poster (PDF)
- SCORE! 2021 Outline (PDF) 29/9/2021 Updated!
- Notes before applying
- Evaluation Sheet
Participating Teams and Research Titles (Random Order)
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Churaumi Marine Life Exploration System Using Underwater Drones and AI |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | MOZUKUN Labor Revolution in Mozuku Fishing with Underwater Drones and Deep Learning |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | PONTOS～Keep Beaches Clean! Plastic Bottle Collection Auto Robot～ |
| Naha Kokusai High School | Are you troubled with Algae ? Let’s use Titanium Oxide!! |
| Yaeyama High School | In search of more efficient memory |
| Mirai High School of Technology | Verification of high-efficiency propellers for small drones |
| Chatan High School | Let's Reclaim Urban Iron Ore for Local Crafts- Creating Legendary Steel from Unused Iron Resources- |
| Hokubu Agricultural High School | Development of functional bread aiming at regional revitalization using prefectural wheat. |
| Hokubu Agricultural High School | Development of new acerola products using yet-under-utilized resources |
| Hokubu Agricultural High School | Okinawan Cinnamon from Ogimi Village: a Challenge for Local Revitalization |
Judges
| Youhei Morita *Chief Judge Senior Manager for Academic Relations, Conference and Workshop Section, OIST |
| Nicole Lima Nucelli Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Naha |
| Akira Ishihara Chairman, Okinawa High School Science Education Research Council Principal, Okinawa prefectural NAHA senior high school |
| Yukihiro Kinjo Postdoctoral Scholar, Evolutionary Genomics Unit, OIST |
| Sayaka Toyokawa Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and Economics, Okinawa University |
Supporters or Observers
This year, we have decided to hold the event without observers. Thank you for your understanding.
Organization
Sponsors
Cosponsors
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
Partner Organizations
People's Council for Promotion of OIST
