TFC Special Event
Talk with a Nobel Prize Laureate ! Science Cafe in Sendai
～ A journey of science, believing in what you want to do ～
Information
In cells, a tiny world invisible to the naked eye is constantly in motion. We invite Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, who is the 2016 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or Medicine for his work in elucidating the mechanisms of this world, to have an exchange meeting with junior high and high school students.
Dr. Ohsumi will share the story of how he began his research, the episodes leading up to his discoveries, and the “fascination of continuing science” directly with participants. There will also be a question–and–answer session with participants and small–group discussions. This is an opportunity to experience ‘real science’ and the personalities of researchers that you won't find in textbooks.
Date
Saturday, November 22, 2025 13:00 – 15:00 (JST)
Venue
Aobayama Commons, Aobayama New Campus, Tohoku University [Access]
Guest
Yoshinori Ohsumi (Honorary Professor, Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research, Institute of Science Tokyo)
Target audience
Junior high school and high school students (capacity: approx. 25 students)
*Participation only by the recommendation of Sendai City Board of Education
Time Schedule
Moderator: Yoshie Ohkusa (Natural Science)
- Part 1: Preparation Session
- 13:00 – 13:10
- Opening
- 13:10 – 13:20
- Small Group Interaction
- 13:20 – 13:50
- Group Work
- 13:50 – 14:00
- Consultation for Question Time
- Part 2
- 14:00 – 14:20
- Talk Session and Q&A
- 14:20 – 14:50
- Small Group Discussion
- 14:50 – 15:00
- Closing Interview
- Interviewer: Yukiko Fujimura (Freelance Announcer)
- 15:30 – 17:30
- Special Lecture [Link]
Poster
- Download [PDF]
Hosted by
Tokyo Electron Limited
Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Tohoku University
Co–hosted by
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
Ohsumi Frontier Science Foundation
In cooperation with
Sendai City Board of Education
natural science
Contact
Email: tfc_se*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (change * to @)