Tokyo Institute of Technology

Asian Research Network (ARN) Summer Camp 2012
for AEARU Graduate Course Studentsand Young Researchers
Friday, August 24 - Monday, August 27, 2012
Tokyo Institute of Technology and Hakone Camp Site, Japan
1. Objectives
The Asian Research Network (ARN) Summer Camp (ARN-SC) provides uniqueeducational opportunities for young scientists in Asia to deepen their understanding andknowledge in the pioneering fields of nanotechnology and nanoscience. Furthermore, thisshort-term program serves as an important opportunity for young aspiring researchers tocommunicate, inspire and learn from each other as they build lasting personal relationshipsacross the Asian region.
The ARN-SC will be held from August 24 through 27, 2012 in Japan and is jointly
organized by Tokyo Institute of Technology and RIKEN Advanced Science Institute. In bothTokyo and the nearby Hakone camp site, participants can engage in a variety of activities,
including expert-led lectures, thought-provoking seminars, nanoscience research laboratory
visits, and interactive group discussions on the theme of “What Science & Technology canOffer after March 11, 2011". The Summer Camp provides a unique educational opportunity
for young researchers to communicate, network, and collaborate with one another at boththe personal and professional level.
2. ThemeThe theme is “Nanotechnology and Nanoscience” with a special discussion “What Science& Technology can Offer after March 11, 2011”.
3. Program Dates
Friday, August 24 - Monday, August 27, 2012
4. VenueTokyo Institute of Technology (Ookayama Campus) and Hakone-en Cottage, Japan
http://www.titech.ac.jp/english/about/campus/index.html
http://www.princehotels.com/en/hakone-en/
5. Fees
There are no Registration Fees for the Summer Camp. Tokyo Institute of Technology will
cover the camp’s accommodation costs and the participants’ domestic transportation
expenses between Tokyo and Hakone for graduate course students and young researchers,
who can discuss in English, selected to participate in the camp.
In addition to providing financial sponsorship for the participants of this Summer Camp,Tokyo Institute of Technology will arrange for academic lab tours for participants interested
in visiting various national research institutes in the Kanto region following the officialconclusion the Summer Camp. Details will be announced later.

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6. Program Itinerary (tentative)
Friday, August 24 at Tokyo Tech Ookayama Campus-14:30 Participants Gather (Tokyo Tech’s Centennial Hall)
15:00- Participant Registration
15:30- Welcome and ARN Summer Camp (ARN-SC) Program Overview
15:40- Opening Remarks,“Introduction to Tokyo Tech, RIKEN and ARN-SC”
16:00- Tokyo Tech Lab Tour
17:00- Participant Introductions and Poster Session (The Centennial Hall)
18:00- Welcome Toast
21:00- Hotel Check-In (TBA)
Saturday, August 25 Travel to Hakone-9:00 Hotel Check-Out-15:00 Hakone Arrival and Hotel Check-In (Hakone-en Cottage)
17:30- Dinner and Introduction to ARN-SC Task Force Advisors
18:50- Fusion Technology Discussion,“What is Self-Assembly? What is Self-Organization?”
Sunday, August 26 at Hakone-en Cottage
7:00- Breakfast and Group Photo
8:30- Lecture 1 “Envisioning Asian and Global Partnership in Science & Technology”
9:20- Lecture 2 “Crises are Chances: Actions and Reactions after March 11, 2011”
10:10- Coffee Break
10:30- Group Discussion with Advisors“What Science & Technology can Offer after March 11”
11:50- Lunch
13:30- Open Discussions & Komagatake Ropeway and Hiking
17:50- ARN-SC Concluding Thoughts and BBQ
Monday, August 27 at Hakone-en Cottage
7:00- Breakfast & Hotel Check-Out
7. Organizing Committee
Members:
Masahiko HARA (Tokyo Tech)
Tomohiro HAYASHI (Tokyo Tech)Kohei TAMAO (RIKEN Advanced Science Institute)
Masashi AONO (RIKEN Advanced Science Institute)
Secretariat:
Takaaki YANO (Tokyo Tech)Mari MIURA (Tokyo Tech)
Naoko MITSUZAWA (RIKEN Advanced Science Institute)Jiyoung AHN (RIKEN Advanced Science Institute)Tokyo Institute of Technology

8. How to Apply
Please send the completed application form to the following contact person by e-mail.
9. Contact Person
Dr. Takaaki YANOEmail : yano@echem.titech.ac.jp
Tel: 045-924-5439, 048-467-9600
Fax: 045-924-5437, 048-462-4630
Department of Electronic Chemistry
The Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Suzukakedai Campus
4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8502, JAPAN10. Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 16, 2012 by e-mail to Dr. Takaaki YANO
Selection Results: April 30, 2012
Camp Dates: August 24 ~ 27, 2012