Dear Members of the Zoological Society of Japan
Hello everyone. All proposals for symposia and related meetings have been accepted, resulting in a thriving lineup of 18 symposia and 6 related meetings and satellite events. We would like to express our gratitude to all the organizers who submitted proposals. The initial deadline for regular presentation registration was May 4th, but to be honest, the initial pace of abstract registration was slow, so we have extended the deadline to [June 7th (Tue) by noon], just in time for program compilation. (Please note that registration information cannot be modified after June 7th.) However, we are pleased to report that registrations have surged over the past few days. Thank you very much.
In the headquarters-organized project, we plan to invite Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi to spark a discussion on the question, "Are we truly doing interesting and important work?" Furthermore, for the Waseda convention, we are preparing a joint project with NHK Enterprises. I am sure many of you chose the path of zoology, inspired by television programs covering natural sciences. Are you familiar with the program "Darwin's Arrived!"? During the convention, we will open the "Zoology Visualization Consultation Desk (tentative name)," where the production staff of "Darwin's Arrived!" will accept consultations from you regarding "visualization." They will also provide topics for discussion at the public lecture on the final day, titled "The Future of Environment and Education: A Message from Zoology," as well as educational lectures aimed at high school students and the general public.
Waseda University is proceeding with the renovation of its air conditioning systems as a COVID-19 infection control measure, and the current capacity of each classroom is limited to 50%. Even if this situation continues, we are preparing to hold the event in person while paying attention to venue capacity limits. Information regarding infection control measures required of individual participants will be provided at a later date. Even if you are hesitant about in-person interaction due to long-term adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic, please consider participating in the annual conference for the first time in a while. Additionally, the first deadline for the early bird registration discount (Tuesday, May 31, noon) is approaching. If your schedule is confirmed, please be sure to register. All members of the Waseda Conference Executive Committee are diligently preparing for the event.
May 2022
Waseda Tournament Executive Committee
Chairperson: Takashi Kato
93rd Waseda Tournament Website:
https://www.zoology.or.jp/annual-meeting/2/
