Design the Future - Universe and to the Future -
Hosted by JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Keio University
 Special lecture for young people in Asia
By Japanese Astronaut
 Mr. Akihiko Hoshide

Oct 13th, 2008(Mon) 14:30-16:30 JST
Summary:
Mr. Akihiko Hoshide (Graduated from Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Keio University), completed his mission with the Space Shuttle "Discovery" in June 2008. He will talk about his experience in the space, and the importance of challenging the dreams for young people in Japan and Asia. We will also introduce the activities of JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Keio University in this field. This lecture will be broadcasted to SOI Asia partners for young people in Asia. Question and answer session is available with audience including participants from the remote sites.

* Language will be in Japanese (translation to the local language at the remote sites)
* Admission fee: Free

Target Audience:
Main audience is targeted to the middle school to high school students who will be playing the active role in the coming Space Era. University students, graduate school students and their parents are also welcomed.

Program:
14:30-14:35JST Opening, Introduction of the participants from Asia
14:35-14:40JST Greeting from the President of Keio University, Prof.Yuichiro Anzai
14:40-15:00JST Returning ceremony of the Replica of the abacus with Keio logo
which he brought to the space.
15:00-15:30JST Keynote speech by Mr. Akihiko Hoshide
15:30-16:30JST Panel Discussion
- Panelist: Mr. Akihiko Hoshide
- Panelist: President Yuichiro Anzai
- Moderator: Mr. Hideaki Kobayashi (Keio Girls High School)
** Questions from audience are welcomed in this session **
How to participate:
  • From SOI Asia partner site
    Please contact to your local SOI Asia staff for the allocation of the classroom and other detailed information. If you need your local contact information, please contact to soi-asia@soi.wide.ad.jp
    - Brawijaya University, Indonesia
    - Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
    - Universiti Sains Malaysia
    - Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
    - WIDE - SOI Bangkok Office, Thailand

  • Hiroshi Fujiwara Memorial Hall at Kyoseikan 2nd Floor, Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus
    Pre-registration is not necessary. If you need more information about the venue, please refer to the following web page.
    http://keio150.jp/events/2008/20081013.html

  • Question : Questions are welcome on the BBS
Staff Page (password required)