5th Rikoh Tea Time Symposium
“Living Your Own Life by Choosing What You Love to Do”
Date: October 3 (Thu.), 2019
Venue: Nishiwaseda campus Building No.62, Conference Room
Guest Speakers:
・Madoka Takai, Professor, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo Department of Bioengineering
・Akiko Kusamoto, Science Teacher, SHOEI Girls’ Jr.& Sr. High School
Master of Ceremony:
Kanami Orihara, Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology School of Life Science and Technology
Observer:
Chiharu Tokoro, Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering
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- Madoka Takai, Professor
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- Akiko Kusamoto, Teacher
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- Kanami Orihara, Associate Professor
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- Chiharu Tokoro, Professor
We have invited Ms. Madoka Takai, who changed her career from an engineer of company to a researcher and faculty member of university, and Ms. Akiko Kusamoto, who changed her career from an engineer of company to a high school teacher, as guest speakers to have lectures followed by group discussions.
Reflecting on the hardships she faced at her first job hunting, Takai told attendees, “Don’t get caught up with what’s immediately in front of you; look ahead, and, above all else, enjoy yourself.” Commenting on the conflicts she experienced when changing careers, Kusamoto said, “It’s up to you to make decisions. You are advised to be bold and move forward.”
Voice of the participant
As a foreign female student, I learned deeply about the circumstances of women in science and technology who work in Japanese society. Though my career path may differ from the speakers, I hope to utilize what I learned today when I face similar obstacles in the future.
ZHAO XIU
Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering
Master’s Program Second-year Student
The 42 attendees, which include high school students aspiring to study science and technology at universities, engaged in passionate discussions.
