On October 23, Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) participated in the "Online University Visit" event, one of the international exchange programs of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), as its seventh host university this year. The purpose of this event is to introduce the academic programs of Japanese universities online to high school and university students overseas who are unable to visit Japan due to the COVID infection.

During the event, Vice President Akito Takasaki gave a speech and the Division of Global Initiatives explained SIT educational and support programs. Professor Shingo Maeda, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, gave a special lecture entitled "Soft and wet robotics" and Professor Yukiko Hirabayashi, Department of Civil Engineering, spoke on the topic of "How will global warming change water? How will it affect us?". Both of them introduced the university's cutting-edge research. Mr. Jonathan Christoper, a second-year student in the Innovative Global Program (IGP), who spoke about the living environment, transportation, and part-time jobs in Japan. Mr. Azraai Azuha, who finished his master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and now works for a company in Hiroshima Prefecture, introduced campus life and his career path after graduation.

Prof. Shingo Maeda & Prof. Yukiko Hirabayashi

Q&A Session

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