Dear Members of the Zoological Society of Japan

The organizer for the "Zoology Experience Program," which was recently announced to all members, has been decided.

Kazushi Miyagawa Member
Learning Biology's Morphogenesis through Water Fleas: Forms Determined by Genes and Forms Not Determined by Genes

To implement this activity, we will launch a crowdfunding campaign as follows.
We sincerely ask for your agreement with this purpose, along with your warm support, and your cooperation in sharing and spreading awareness of the crowdfunding page through social media and other channels.
(Crowdfunding page:https://syncable.biz/campaign/9710）

——
In this program, with the cooperation of Professor Kazushi Miyagawa from Utsunomiya University, we are planning a research experience using water fleas as the subject.

Learning about animals leads to looking at and thinking about the world more carefully.
Observing small creatures with one's own eyes, thinking about why they behave that way, and verifying it. That experience becomes an important gateway for children to feel that science is close to them.

In recent years, opportunities for research presentations by high school students have also been established at the annual meetings of the Zoological Society, and we are increasingly witnessing scenes that reflect the inquisitive spirit of the younger generation and a growing interest in zoology. On the other hand, the reality is that opportunities to actually experience research tend to vary depending on the school environment, region, and connections with researchers.

Therefore, this time, as the Zoological Society of Japan, we would like to create an entry point for children and students to experience zoological research, and rather than letting that opportunity be a one-time event, we hope to nurture it continuously.

The donations we received will be used to cover expenses necessary for implementing the program, such as experimental reagents and remuneration for TAs.

▼Click here for the crowdfunding page
https://syncable.biz/campaign/9710

Target amount: 200,000 JPY
Implementation period: June 9, 2026 – June 29, 2026

We kindly ask all our members to take a look at the page and consider supporting us to the extent that you are comfortable.

In addition to donations, we would be extremely grateful if you could introduce this initiative to those around you or to anyone interested in zoology, biology, or science education. We sincerely hope that as many people as possible outside the academic society will learn about this matter and support us.

I would appreciate your understanding and support.
I look forward to working with you.

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Zoological Society of Japan