Thank you all for your interest in the
EURAXESS Science Slam Japan!
In 2015, the contest will take place in Tokyo in October, please check our EURAXESS Science Slam Japan 2015 website for details!
Congratulations to Mr Kai NARITA, winner of the EURAXESS Science Slam Japan 2014!
More than 125 of you came to attend and participate to the judging in this second edition of the EURAXESS Science Slam in Japan.
The opening session was opened by Dr MISHIMA, President of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, our host; and Dr KARAPIPERIS, S&T Counsellor to the EU Delegation to Japan. Both of them stressed the importance of communication, at an international scale, for present and future researchers to get their works recognised.
Following were slams from our 5 finalists, all very unique and well executed, presenting research in a variety of fields such as electro-communications, human-machine interfacing, data-driven healthcare, nanoscale polymer arranging or materials for enhanced medicine.
The debating voting sessions, performed by all the attendees after each slam, were extremely lively!
And after more than 40 minutes of debate in total, you all designated Mr NARITA and his presentation, Na-rry Potter and Mg, as our winner!
Stay tuned for more adventures of the Mighty Magnesium in Europe!
Thank you all for coming and see you next year!!
Take a look at the pictures too!
Maybe the most popular wait line in Tokyo on this day...
...meanwhile, Dr Mishima and Dr Karapiperis exchange views..
...and attendees discover today's programme, along with documentation on European Research opportunities...
... event starts with a warm welcome address by Dr Mishima ...
... and continues with introductory remarks from Dr Karapiperis...
... we also seized the opportunity to present EURAXESS to you all! ...
... Now the Slams start! The first to go is Ms Miao ...
... followed by Dr Kunze...
... Ms Liang ...
... Prof. Karthaus ...
... and last but not least, Mr Narita! ...
... Everyones preparing their arguments for the debating and voting sessions ...
... Several methods! Raising hands ...
... Share ballots - errr, balloons ...
... Thanks to the Jury members, who animated the debating sessions, everyone was happy with the results! ...
... Participation prize for everyone ...
... second place to Dr Kunze ...
... and first prize, a trip to Europe, for Mr Narita! Congratulations!!
Discussion continued long after the event, at the networking reception!
See you again next year!!
What's EURAXESS Science Slam Japan 2014?
It is a presentation contest where researchers present their work in front of a non-expert audience.
The focus is on making research interesting, engaging, entertaining and thrilling to the audience.
This will give researchers based in Japan the chance to showcase their work and talent for giving a lively and interesting presentation.
Each presentation will be performed in English in less than 10 minutes and can be supported by video, audio material, slides or any other kind of media, as well as by scientific equipment, everything is allowed!
How to take part to the Slam?
Attend the event and vote for your favourite candidate!
Have a relaxed networking moment and enjoy fine food and drinks!
Register here!
The five finalists are:
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Ms Yang Miao
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dept. of International Development Engineering
Title of slam: The Unseen World of Wireless Communication -
Dr Kai KUNZE
Keio University, Graduate School of Media Design
Title of slam: Eyewear Computing - Augmenting the Human Mind -
Ms Zilu LIANG
University of Tokyo, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Information Science
Title of slam: TailoredHealth: Tailor Your Life Style for Better Health -
Pr Olaf KARTHAUS
Chitose Institute of Science and Technology, Dept. of Bio- and Material Photonics
Title of slam: Pollen Biomimetic Polymers via a One-Pot-Reaction
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Mr Kai NARITA
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dept. of Metallurgy and Ceramics Science
Title of slam: Na-rry Potter and Mg
The best performer, selected by the audience -that's you!-, will...
... improve their communication and leadership skills in a graphic facilitation training...
... visit a European research institution of their own choice...
... and meet other winners from across the world and make new friends and contacts in Europe!
