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The Recipients of the Honda Foundation's ‘Y-E-S (Young Engineer and Scientist's) Award’ Visit Okayama University!
On January 20 and 21, 13 recipients of the Honda Foundation’s(*1) Y-E-S (Young Engineer and Scientist's) Award(*2) visited Japan for a training program aimed at deepening their knowledge of Japanese science and technology. As part of the program, they visited Okayama University.
On January 20, the group participated in a study abroad briefing at the Okayama Visionary Commons, visited the Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. and Teijin Nakashima Medical Co., Ltd. factories in Joto, and took part in a networking event with university officials, including President NASU Yasutomo. During the study abroad briefing, Okayama University international students shared their experiences and explained the appeal of studying in Japan. The awardees were very engaged, asking numerous questions, particularly regarding research labs and internship opportunities. International students from the same countries as the awardees also participated in the factory tour and the networking event, providing a valuable opportunity for the students to interact with each other and deepen their clearer image of studying in Japan.
On January 21, Vice President KANO Mitsunobu (SDGs, Diversity & Inclusion) gave a mock lecture. He encouraged the awardees by saying, "Experience things for yourself, ask questions, and use those questions as your driving force." He emphasized, "If you hide your questions inside, you'll forget them quickly. But if you voice them, you may remember them for the rest of your life. Please feel free to ask questions." The awardees responded with a wide range of inquiries, including questions about the lecture content and how to develop simple curiosity-driven questions into research topics.
Okayama University will continue to widely promote its appeal both domestically and internationally, aiming to encourage more students to apply and study here, as well as to expand further human and academic exchanges.
*1 Honda Foundation
The Honda Foundation was established in December 1977 through donations from HONDA Soichiro, the founder of Honda Motor Co., and his brother, HONDA Benjiro. The foundation promotes the harmonious development of science and technology with "natural environments" and "human society," aiming to contribute to the creation of a "civilization full of humanity" by addressing the various challenges arising from technological innovation and economic growth. The foundation's activities include awarding the Honda Prize, organizing international symposia and forums, and conducting the Y-E-S program.
*2 Y-E-S (Young Engineer and Scientist's) Award
This award system was established to nurture future leaders in the field of science and technology. It is awarded to students who have achieved excellent results in their respective fields and are aiming for higher levels of achievement. Initially launched in Vietnam (2006) and India (2007), and is currently being implemented in Laos (2008), Cambodia (2008), Myanmar (2014), and Bangladesh (2019).
On January 20, the group participated in a study abroad briefing at the Okayama Visionary Commons, visited the Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. and Teijin Nakashima Medical Co., Ltd. factories in Joto, and took part in a networking event with university officials, including President NASU Yasutomo. During the study abroad briefing, Okayama University international students shared their experiences and explained the appeal of studying in Japan. The awardees were very engaged, asking numerous questions, particularly regarding research labs and internship opportunities. International students from the same countries as the awardees also participated in the factory tour and the networking event, providing a valuable opportunity for the students to interact with each other and deepen their clearer image of studying in Japan.
On January 21, Vice President KANO Mitsunobu (SDGs, Diversity & Inclusion) gave a mock lecture. He encouraged the awardees by saying, "Experience things for yourself, ask questions, and use those questions as your driving force." He emphasized, "If you hide your questions inside, you'll forget them quickly. But if you voice them, you may remember them for the rest of your life. Please feel free to ask questions." The awardees responded with a wide range of inquiries, including questions about the lecture content and how to develop simple curiosity-driven questions into research topics.
Okayama University will continue to widely promote its appeal both domestically and internationally, aiming to encourage more students to apply and study here, as well as to expand further human and academic exchanges.
*1 Honda Foundation
The Honda Foundation was established in December 1977 through donations from HONDA Soichiro, the founder of Honda Motor Co., and his brother, HONDA Benjiro. The foundation promotes the harmonious development of science and technology with "natural environments" and "human society," aiming to contribute to the creation of a "civilization full of humanity" by addressing the various challenges arising from technological innovation and economic growth. The foundation's activities include awarding the Honda Prize, organizing international symposia and forums, and conducting the Y-E-S program.
*2 Y-E-S (Young Engineer and Scientist's) Award
This award system was established to nurture future leaders in the field of science and technology. It is awarded to students who have achieved excellent results in their respective fields and are aiming for higher levels of achievement. Initially launched in Vietnam (2006) and India (2007), and is currently being implemented in Laos (2008), Cambodia (2008), Myanmar (2014), and Bangladesh (2019).
Y-E-S awardees listening to the study abroad briefing
Group photo at Nakashima Joto Factory
Networking event with President NASU
Commemorative photo after the mock lecture
