From: sdbst5@PITT.EDU ("", Stephen D Brener)
Newsgroups: sci.bio.technology
Subject: Japanese Science and Technology Management Program (JSTMP)
Date: 9 Nov 92 14:10:29 GMT
Reply-To: Biotechnology Discussion List <BIOTECH%UMDD.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
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            JAPANESE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Japanese Science and Technology Management Program (JSTMP) is a new
program jointly developed by the University of Pittsbugh and Carnegie Mellon
University.  The Program commences in January 1993, and students and
professionals in the engineering and scientific communities are encouraged
to apply.


PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The program intends to promote technology transfer between Japan and the
United States.  This will be facilitated by extended internships in
Japanese research facilities and laboratories that will provide participants
with the opportunity to develop long-term professional relations with their
Japanese counterparts and allow them to experience how technology is managed
in Japan.



PROGRAM DESIGN
To fulfill the objectives of the program, participants will be required to
develop advanced language capability and a deep understanding of Japan and
its culture.  Correspondingly, JSTMP consists of three major components:

1. TRAINING IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Several Japanese language courses will be offered, including intensive courses
designed to expedite language preparation for scientists and engineers in a
relatively short time.

2. EDUCATION IN JAPANESE BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CULTURE
A particular enphasis is placed on attaining a deep understanding of the
cultural and educational basis of Japanese management approaches in
manufacturing and information technology.  Courses will be available in a
variety of departments throughout both universities including Anthropology,
Sociology, History, and Political Science.  Moreover, seminars and colloquiums
will be conducted.  Further, a field trip to Japanese manufacturing or
research facilities in the United States will be scheduled.


3. AN INTERNSHIP OR A STUDY MISSION IN JAPAN
Upon completion of their language and cultural training at PITT and CMU,
participants will have the opportunity to go to Japan and observe,
and participate in the management of technology.  Internships in Japan
will generally run for one year; however, shorter ones are possible.


FELLOWSHIPS COVERING TUITION FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES, AS WELL AS
STIPENDS FOR LIVING EXPENSES ARE AVAILABLE.

        FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS CONTACT

STEVEN BRENER				SUSIE BROWN
University of Pittsburgh		Carnegie Mellon University, GSIA
Pittsburgh, PA 15260			Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Telephone: (412) 648-7414		Telephone: (412) 268-3890
FAX:       (412) 648-2199		FAX:       (412) 268-8163

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Classes start January--so if you are interested, please call soon!!!
Steve Brener