Public Symposium
Thinking on Diversity in Science: For Choosing Your Own Path and Career
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 (Reiwa 7), 13:30–16:00
Format: Online, Free to attend
Target audience: High school students, cram school students, teachers, parents, university researchers and educators, or anyone else interested in attending (Capacity: 500 people)
Registration: From the link below or the QR code on the poster
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bx0OefMQRoyzuShuZ0Hjmw#/registration
Posterhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6e7x1wit4w8xivxoo6slo/10-4.pdf?rlkey=bq1kmqkz6uh3hjy6swvhh63h5&st=r7cskdmr&dl=0
Purpose of the Event:
Scientific thinking is a universal foundation common to all academic disciplines, including not only the life sciences, science, and engineering, but also the humanities and social sciences. In recent years, interdisciplinary and convergent fields such as data science and digital humanities have been expanding rapidly. Diverse perspectives and experiences that transcend the traditional framework of "sciences and humanities," combined with unconstrained ideas, are the driving force behind next-generation innovative research and technological development. However, at the same time, "gender stereotypes and unconscious biases" influence course selection and career development, creating a serious challenge where talented individuals are unable to fully demonstrate their abilities.
This symposium aims to comprehensively examine the reality and impact of such unconscious biases while sharing the latest trends in gender diversity strategies and career support initiatives promoted by universities, research institutions, and corporations, thereby aiming to build an inclusive and sustainable research and educational environment in the scientific field. We hope that this symposium will provide each participant with the realization that "academic diversity is supported by individual diversity" and serve as an opportunity to jointly envision a positive career path for the future.
Program:
1. Hiroko Tsukamura, Professor Emeritus, Nagoya University; specially appointed professor, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences; former Vice President of Nagoya University (Diversity and Gender Equality)
Gender Diversity as a Development Strategy for Science
2. Asuka Sugiyama, Representative Director of Aux Trois Soleils Co., Ltd. / Prep School Lecturer
From Physics PhD to Wine Expert: A Diversity Role Model
3. Naomi Kitagawa, Professor and Assistant Dean (in charge of DEI), Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
Introduction of Initiatives Aimed at Reforming Awareness in Career Selection among Junior and Senior High School Students
4. Yuto Yaguchi, Vice President of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Center for Global Education, and Professor at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Why are Japan's "top universities" full of men?
5. General Discussion
