International Symposium: Corporate Expectations for Women PhDs


The International Symposium of Ochanomizu University’s Program for Leading Graduate Schools

Corporate Expectations for Women PhDs

Since 2013, Ochanomizu University has been selected for “Program for Leading Graduate Schools” to foster female scientists who can respond to rapidly changing social needs.
The International Symposium facilitates networking between sci-tech students and industry.


⇒ Ochanomizu University’s Program for Leading Graduate Schools

Day & Time: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
   Symposium – 13:00-17:00
   Networking Session – After Symposium (17:30-19:30)

Venue: Ochanomizu University
   Symposium – Inter-faculty Building 2, Room 201
   Networking Session – Student Commons Building, 2F
 

Registration

Prior registration is required for Symposium and Networking Session.
Prior registration has been closed. Please register at reception desk.

Symposium

(Admission free, Prior registration required)

Program (Tentative)

*Simultaneous interpretation available (English-Japanese)

13:00-13:05 Opening Remarks
President of Ochanomizu University
13:05-13:15 Guest Speech

13:15-13:45 Keynote Lecture 1
Zane Zumbahlen
(Vice President of Human Resources, IBM Japan)
13:45-14:15 Keynote Lecture 2
Kumi Arakane
(Director, Quality Assurance Dept. and Product Designing Dept., KOSÉ Corporation)
14:15-14:25 Introduction of Ochanomizu University’s Program for Leading Graduate Schools
Program Coordinator
14:25-14:45 Short Talks
Program students
14:45-15:15 Break
<Parallel Session> Poster Session by program students
15:15-16:55 Panel Discussion
“Corporate Expectations for Women PhDs”
Facilitator:
Kayoko Yamamoto (Editorial Writer & Senior Reporter, THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD.)
Panelists:
Nobuhiko Kubota (Deputy General Manager, Products Development Center, IHI Corporation)
Makoto Shirai (Assistant General Manager, R&D Planning Dept., Toray Industries, Inc.)
Chiaki Yoshikawa (Group Manager, RDC HR & Administration Group, Toshiba Corporation)
Program students
16:55-17:00 Closing Remarks
Trustee of Ochanomizu University
Master of Ceremonies: Midori Nishiura (Visiting Professor of Ochanomizu University, Diversity Designer of Diversity Promotion Dept., RIKEN)

   

Networking Session

Networking Session will be held after Symposium.
Admission free (except alcohol), Prior registration required.
Time: 17:30-19:30 (After Symposium)
Venue: Student Commons Building, 2F

Contact

Leading Graduate School Promotion Center, Ochanomizu University
Phone:+81-3-5978-5775
E-mail:

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