Open Campus Mini-lecture 2016
Content List
What is Engineering? I: Creating New Time [JP]
What is it to create "new time"? In this mini-lecture, Prof. Katori explains the frontier research which invented the most accurate atomic clock in the world. NOTE: - No subtitles. This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. - UTokyo School of Engineering Website http://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/soee/ - UTokyo Prospective Students http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospectiv…
Aircraft in the Future: An Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering [JP]
In this mini-lecture at Faculty of Engineering of the University of Tokyo, Prof. Rinoie gives an introduction to aeronautical engineering to the high-school students who visit the UTokyo Open Days 2016. He first explains why aircraft can fly, from the basics of aeromechanics. He tells also how aircraft will and should be in the future, mainly from the perspective of environmental friendliness. …
Science of Crack on the Ground [JP]
Why the ground displays crack when it gets dry? What does crack on the ground mean for agriculture? Prof. Yoshida explains the mechanism of cracking and the agricultural role of it. NOTE: - No subtitles. This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. - UTokyo Faculty of Agriculture Website http://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/soee/ - UTokyo Prospective Students http://www.u-t…
Exploring the Secrets of Tardigrades [JP]
Do you know tardigrades? They are animals which can survive in ultralaw and high temperature and even in vacuum. Prof. Kunieda explains their morphology, how to collect them, and their amazing ability to survive. NOTE: - No subtitles. This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. - School of Science Website http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ - UTokyo Prospective Students …
Family, Disease, and Ethics [JP]
What would you do if your family got a serious disease? In this program for high school students, participants learn about the issues concerning family, disease, and ethics, especially about end-of-life care and disease explanation to children, through two mini-lectures and a group discussion. NOTE: - No subtitles. This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. - UTokyo Faculty of Me…
Japan, a Super-aged Society: With a Focus on Adolescents [JP]
Japan is the most aged country among the developed countries. What is the problem of the falling birthrate and the aging population? What will happen to Japan, especially to young people? Prof. Shirahase considers the issues from a sociological point of view and delivers a positive message to high school students. NOTE: - No subtitles. This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. -…