Chapter 2: fib Symposium in New Zealand Due to our (alleged) hard work and perseverance in the lab, my lab mates and I were set to present our research work at the fib Symposium 2024, an international conference focusing on resilient concrete structures. This conference took place from November 11-13, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. […]
I am currently finishing my third year as an undergraduate student, and in a few days, I will be in my fourth and final year. At that time, I will officially begin the Capstone Research Project for my degree, together with my fellow class members in the same year. Just a few months ago, we […]
Chapter 1: AOTULE Student Conference in Indonesia As a reward for being one of the top presenters in a student workshop held at Science Tokyo, I was given the chance to attend the Asia-Oceania Top University League on Engineering (AOTULE) Student Conference 2024, alongside nine other students from Science Tokyo. The conference took place at […]
In line with its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society”, Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”) is fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many community members are dedicated to establishing a fair and impartial environment where community members value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, expand the scope of scientific […]
In February 2024, I participated in one of the best humanities and cultural courses that Tokyo Tech offers: the Tohoku Co-learning Camp. Why was it so good? This course lets you experience for yourself not only Japan, its culture, and its language, but also the signs on the earth and the memories of people left […]
From Participant to Leader I joined the Academy for Leadership at Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology) through the recommendation of alumnus Amin Nazarahari. The academy aims to offer a world-leading graduate program that develops individuals into a global driving force, and its education transcends boundaries. My simple goal was to gain […]
Tatara Steelmaking Process Have you ever wondered about the secret behind the strength of the Japanese katana? Besides the delicate work of the swordsmith, the quality of the material used to make the sword is also key to the katana’s remarkable strength. For traditional katana swords, the material used is called “Tatara steel.” This type […]
During summer vacation, our lab mates planned a two-day, one-night trip to an offshore wind power plant in Chiba, near the coast of Choshi. This plant was chosen because renewable energy acceptance is a hot topic for us in the Murayama-Nishikizawa Lab, which focuses on environmental policies and planning. Researching public acceptance of renewable energy […]
Engineering Design Challenge During this five-day program, together with participants from ASPIRE League member universities, you will learn about the basics of the engineering design process and bring your ideas to life through a fun and interactive presentation with new friends from different universities. Not only that, you will also see the beauty of the […]
(and getting the most of it even when sick)
