Bouquet

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Vol.
News Letter

July.2014

FeatureLet your dreams Blossom
at Ochanomizu Univ.
Commencement of the Program for Leading Graduate Schools ・・・・・・・・ 02
Report on “Kickoff Symposium”・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 04
Activity Report ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 05
Messages from the Study Commons Teachers / Students ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 06
Essey：Self-evaluation of whether you are"eating well, playing well, and sleeping well"・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 07
A Diary of Student “HANAKO”・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 07
Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 08

Fostering long-term creativity and innovation with science and technology disciplines
based on Ochanomizu spirit "Migakazuba"in the next generation of global leaders

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Feature

Let your dreams
Blossom at Ochanomizu Univ.

Commencement of the Program for Leading Graduate Schools

Q : What are the strong features of the course?
A: The program has 3 features ;1. Reinforcement of Basic Science
To be an innovator, broad knowledge of basic sciences makes it possible to ﬁnd and solve new problems.The program strengthens suchbasic abilities by putting some emphasis on physics, mathematics and computer science. All classes are taught in English.

2. Strengthening Teamwork Capabilities

Message from President

The most highlighted feature of our program is called PBTS (Project Based Team Study). This is an educational system to develop
students specialty and interpersonal skills effectively through team study in which students with different backgrounds work together

We are pleased to announce that Ochanomizu University launched athrough friendly rivalry on the theme selected by themselves.

program entitled “Fostering long-term creativity and innovation with science

3. Strengthening Global Capabilities

and technology disciplines based on Ochanomizu spirit ‘Migakazuba’ in

To become a global leader, high level skills and abilities are required for language, communication and project management. The

the next generation of global leaders.” This program was selected by the

program strengthens global capabilities of students to provide such courses as Career Education, Leader Education, IT Engineering andMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2013 as

Liberal Arts. All classes are taught in English.

a “Program for Leading Graduate Schools.” Through this program, we aim
to foster highly skilled female science researchers to become innovators

Message from Program Coordinatorwith a global perspective and leadership who will contribute to the world forsustainable development. Since the establishment of our graduate school,
we have encouraged our students to challenge to study in the different ﬁelds
with faculties who like to support and cooperate with them. As a result, wehave successfully borne fruit in producing many students who could receive
doctor’s degree. Actually, we have produced 10% of female doctors among
all Japanese national fund universities.

We hopefully keep to continue ourefforts to foster more students who will be leaders to dissolve the problems
caused in the human society.

Sawako Hanyu, Ph.D.
President, Ochanomizu University

We would greatly appreciate your continued assistance to our program andstudents.

In order to be a doctorate holder in the disciplines of science and technology
capable of doing work that put both society and people in motion, you haveto get a multifaceted perspective and the capacity to accept others in addition
to the acquisition of a high degree of expertise. Based on the assumption thatgetting a high angle view and reinforcement of competencies as an individual
are contingent on gaining opportunities to objectively see one's own situation,
this program aggressively promotes to send students in the program to global
internships at corporate research organizations both inside and outside ofJapan. Use these opportunities to expand your filed to the larger global
community, and then let’s think what you can do for the society from that
position. In this program, we assist you in polishing yourself in a collegial
community of peers who share higher aspirations.

Hazuki Furukawa

Program Coordinator Professor, Advanced Sciences
Graduate School of Humanities & Sciences

Our Mission

Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration

To foster human resource to become global leaders in wide areas of industry.

Students will have our support in developing a practical career path through a program that opens out toward society with opportunities
for students to study at leading companies and research institutes both in and outside of Japan.

Q : What is Ochanomizu University Program for Leading Graduate Schools?
A: It is a ﬁve(5)-year degree program of doctoral Minor Course of Science and Technology for Global Leaders. It is collaborated by
the Division of Advanced Sciences and the Division of Life Sciences.

Q : Who can participate?
A: First- year master’s course students who belong to the Division of Advanced Sciences (Mathematics, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Physics, and Computer Science) and the Division of Life Sciences (Biological Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Human
Environment Sciences and Genetic Counseling)

and Senior who plan to enter those courses have a chance to take the entrance

examination of this program. We open to graduated person those who are tempted to learn again. Since it is a ﬁve-year degree doctoral
program, applicants must have decided to go to doctoral course at the time of application.

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Message from leader of industry
The year 2020, when Tokyo will host the Olympics and Paralympics games, itwill be a milestone year to achieve a 30% ratio of women holding positions ofleadership which the Japanese government has declared. Women have been
already taking active positions in various fields around the world. In Japan,
in order to become successful as global leaders, we, women, need to step out
from our familiar surroundings to diverse environments. It will widen yourknowledge and experience; also it will help you to establish your own identity.
I recommend you to acquire practical learning by taking advantage of thisvaluable opportunity provided by the Program for Leading Graduate Schools.

Miyoko Kojima

Department Manager
Diversity Development Center, Personnel &General Affairs Group, Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.

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Report on“Kickoﬀ Symposium”

Session 3 : Short Talk “My story – Three methods to successin global industry without experience of studying abroad”
Ms. Miku Hirano / CEO, Spicy Cinnamon Pte. Ltd.

“Science Graduate Programmes at the University of East Anglia”

Kickoff symposium entitled “What is required for doctorate holders who lead the diverse

Dr. Steven Hayward / Senior Lecturer, University of East Anglia

society?” was held with great success on March 3rd, 2014 at Ochanomizu University.
About 150 people joined and enjoyed the symposium.
Session 4: Student speech "My resolution to study in the
Minor Course of Science and Technology for Global Leaders"

Session 1: Keynote speech
Three top leaders gave us interesting speeches about requirements to be needed for a global leader.

Prof. Atsuto Suzuki Director General, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization"We have to do a lot of basic research, but we also keep having them fall into Valley of death. Basic
research has its value, but in actual practice, a lot of the research you may be involved in makes you feel likeyou're falling down Valley of death. And it is these people who can manage to rise out from such valley thathave the potential to realize signiﬁcant growth."

Voices from the audiences

In our survey, many of the attendants responded that the symposium was very meaningful. We also received the following
encouraging advices.
"I have high expectations this program to not just end as an academic discussion but will grow into practical use and lead to actual
results." (audience, non-student)"Although I feel a PhD is necessary once inside a company, unfortunately it seems that few companies are interested in hiring thosewith a PhD. I hope that this program will create a complete change in this situation." (audience, non-student)

Ms.Yukako Uchinaga Board Chair, Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-Win) NPO Organization"Rational thinking and logic are universally the same. To think rationally and being able to speak rationallyare the ﬁrst steps toward becoming a global leader."Mr.Luis López-Remón Senior Vice President, LANXESS GmbH

Activity
Report"What are important for successful global leaders are, an impressive knowledge base, high motivation to workwith cross-cultural and cross-functional teams-and the most important things are excellent communication
skills"Overseas tour

February to March 2014

The program member professors visited the United States, Europe, Singapore, and otheroverseas locations that are being considered as potential sites to send students of this program.

Session 2 : Panel Discussion“How to develop woman resources in Science andTechnology who can maintain innovation in the society?”
There were active discussions from diverse perspectives by the panelists, which included
program coordinators from Kyoto University, Osaka University, and the Tokyo Institute ofTechnology that have taken the lead in implementing the Program for Leading Graduate
Schools, as well as women in leadership positions in the business world.

“People who are needed based on the trends andneeds of the business world; initiatives toward humanresources development”
Panelists; from right to left

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PBTS activities

Educational facility for
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re)Visiting a research facility
within a university (United Kingdom)Started in March 2014

A pre-meeting to provide explanations on PBTS advanced equipment was held in March. Meeting with students andthe faculty for the Study Commons has been held from April. Advanced equipment coursework with rotation among
the laboratories started in June.

Ms. Masako Konishi / Deputy Director, Conservation Climate & Energy Project Leader, WWF Japan
Ms. Yoko Kobayashi / CEO, NTT Com CHEO Corporation“Report on the program for Leading Graduate Schools of other
Universities: how to develop human resources”
Panelists; from left to rightProf. Toshiyuki Awaji / Executive Vice-President for Education, Kyoto University
Prof. Isao Satoh / Director of Academy for Global Leadership, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Prof. Tsuyoshi Kimura / Program Coordinator, Interactive Materials Science Cadet Program, Osaka University

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Messages from the Study Commons Teachers / Tell us your story of Studying Abroad

Relay essays by program members

Essay

Self-evaluation of whether you are "eating well, playing well, and sleeping well"Deputy Program Coordinator, Dean of Faculty of Science
Professor, Advanced Sciences, Graduate School of Humanities & Sciences

Yuki Yasumura

Kazuharu Bamba

I served as the Principal of the afﬁliated Ochanomizu University Elementary School

I can do nothing unless I am forced into doing something by others, to join themBirth place: Kanagawa Prefecture
Plant Molecular Biology

Birth place: Osaka Prefecture
Physics (Theory)(Particle Cosmology, Gravity Theory)from 2008 for three years. During that time, I recommended that the children “eatin having fun. We created a choir group called the Makiba Men’s Choir with thewell, play well, and sleep well.” Now, let’s check to see if I also practice what I

fathers from the elementary school. In April, we recorded eight songs at a studio. I

recommended. I would give myself high marks for “eating well.” That's because

hadn’t been going to the practice gatherings, but I was forced into participating in

drinking is also included in the process of eating. I enjoy drinking a lot. No matterthe recording. Of course, I managed to get through the recording by lip-synching,

how late I return home, I eat a full portioned dinner and drink one bottle of beer.

but I still had a lot of fun. Another thing I am doing is a family performance.

I also follow that up with some wine or sake. I am also doing excellently with

Every October, we have a violin performance. I’ve been appearing in this for more“sleeping well.” That’s because I sleep well and go to work late every morning.

than 20 years, but from a few years ago, I became unable to perform. Instead,

The problem is “playing well.” I have begun to feel that I need more physicalmy family decided to do a voice and instruments quartet. This has continued forenergy to be able to play. Before, I used to be able to enjoy playing the violin eventhe past few years. I arrange the music for our quartet. Last year, we performed

if I drank at night. But these days, I feel tired. I started playing the piano after“Hitorigotobana” by LUHICA. This year, we will playturning 50 since I thought I could sit down during a playing, but I gave it up after

the song from the movie Frozen. The family decides ona few years. That’s because I never improved, no matter how hard I tried. I started

the music and I have no say in it. Last year, I finishedI studied at National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, R. O. C. (Taiwan)

learning calligraphy from a few years ago. I really got into it, because I could

arranging the music a week before the performance. The

an old market town called Faringdon, about 20 miles west of Oxford.

from 2008 to 2010. The Chinese characters used in Taiwan are theremain sitting without using too much energy, and I found that the more I drank, thefamily came together on the day before the performance

The town was small but full of character. The late Lord Berners insame as those that has been used in Japan until the end of the World

better I wrote. But these days, I get tired preparing the ink and have therefore not

to muddle through a short practice run. I’ll have to be

Faringdon House was very talented artist and was also quite eccentric

War II. Therefore, even though the Japanese people do not understanddone it for a while. There is one thing that I am able to enjoy without moving my

prepared for what the performance of this year will bring.

such that he dyed his pigeons pink-- today, if you walk around the town

the Chinese speaking including me, it is not so difficult to live there.

body at all, namely, listening to music. I found that I really like Bach’s Partita No.

In the end, although I am not able to have fun on my

you can ﬁnd pink toy pigeons on windowsills. I loved this town for its

Furthermore, it seems almost all people were very friendly to Japanese

6, and I’ve recently taken to listening to this as I go to sleep. I should have limited

own, I suppose I can evaluate myself as “playing well” atpeaceful but lively existence. As it is located close to Cotswold, I often

people. The local food ismyself to only listening,a decent level, thanks to being forced into things by mywent out for a 4-6 hour walk inbasically the Chinese one, andbut I became interested infamily and friends.

the continuous changing

I believe that “eating well, playing well, and sleeping

Cotswold with other postdocs andthe taste is mild and good.

of the chords. I started onwell” are three hidden elements that are necessary forstudents from the university. These

There are many sweets, andharmonic analysis, butinnovation. Therefore, I wish to say that I am doing

walks always included lunch in amany Taiwanese people reallygave up after one page.

excellently with regard to playing well. But to be able

pretty village pub and afternoon

like them very much. To my

I have now reached ato say this, I suppose I need the help of others for thetea in a cozy teahouse, and we

surprise, they enjoy the Oolong

hopeless situation where

foreseeable future."

chatted away the whole time.

tea with sugar and milk!

What led you to be interested in science?

What led you to be interested in science?

When I was in primary school, I cooked a leaf in alcohol and stained
it with iodine to visualize starch. I was fascinated by the wondersof photosynthesis that were revealed by such a simple experiment.
After that, I was always interested in science

In my 1 year in high school, I got influences form the scientificenlightening magazines, books and TV programs on NHK.

My time in the beautiful English countryside
When I was a postdoc researcher in the University of Oxford, I lived in

Taiwan is my second home country!

At International Workshop(me, at the far left of second row from the bottom)

Quartet with the family (with me at the far right)

Messages from the Students

Student’s life

Mathematics, the Division of Advanced Sciences Kanako Enoyoshi

Now I am studying differential geometry andscrutinizing properties of manifolds. By using its
way of thinking, we can explain in mathematicalwords why soap bubbles are round, why the
distance on the surface of the Earth cannot
be exactly represented on a map, and so on.
I want to get ability of applying mathematics
to real-world problems by PBTS. And I thinkoverseas training on this program is a great opportunity to broaden mypossibilities.

My major is biochemistry and I make experiments
every day about human pancreatic lipase thatplays an important role in lipid metabolism. In
this program, I want to focus on training myself
for 5 years by learning science including out of
my field, carrying out PBTS, studying abroad,and so on. I especially want to develop my
English skills. It is hard for me even listening andunderstanding the lectures in English now, but my goal is to transfer mymind in English. I’m looking forward to studying abroad too.

Yuyu SoI am interested in how to represent themeaning of sentences written in natural
language. Linguistics and natural language
processing have connections to mathematics,
biology, physics, and many other fields. In
this subprogram, I would like to broaden myhorizons through the activities with students
who have different interest.

Self-written calligraphy

A Diary of Student

Chemistry & Biochemistry,the Division of Advanced Sciences Nanami Kawaguchi

Computer Science, the Division of Advanced Sciences

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Akio Sugamoto

Human Environmental Sciences,the Division of Life Sciences

Tomoka Nagase

I’m majoring in environmental engineering,and studying the method of water treatment
process. In PBTS, I feel fresh and inspiring,
because we can learn the topics which I havenever touched. It is very exciting to exchange
opinions about various topics with other ﬁeld
people.

“HANAKO”
No.1
Friday, Apr. x, 2014

Monday, Mar. x, 2014
I’m soooo happy to have received a wonderful piece of news! I

I feel like my world has expanded since I started this leading

applied for the Leading Program in Ochanomizu University the

program in April. The weekly meeting for the program is like theother day, and I received a letter saying that the program had

spice of my university life because it stimulates my interest

accepted me. First of all, I want to say that I really appreciate forin science. In the guidance classes, each professor informed us

the Professor in my lab and my family both of whom encouraged me

about quantum computers, computer science, theory of biologicalto enter in a Ph.D. course. Without their assistance, I couldn’t live

evolution and Big Bang Theory. Their speeches made me verya full life in the current research work.

excited imagining the beginning of the Universe, the origin of

Project Based Team Study (PBTS) is one of the characteristics

creatures, and the history of evolution.

of the Leading Program. It is a wonderful try to communicatively

Also I felt great deal of respect for pioneer scientists when I heard

study with graduate students who do research work in the otherabout the history of science. In addition, I thought that scientists

fields. Students make some teams, find a problem confronting us,

today have a great responsibility for our society.

solve it with our different specific knowledge or techniques, and

The PBTS program will start from the next term. While I am a

finally report it. I gave a presentation of my proposed theme forlittle nervous, I am looking forward to it as well. I believe that by

PBTS to the examining committee. I wonder what theme the othertaking small steps at a time, I will be able to succeed in the PBTS

applicants proposed for PBTS.

program.

Next Monday, I will attend the first guidance meeting of the(Y)Leading Program. I’m looking forward to meeting with the othergraduate students. I hope to get along well with them!

(A)

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Information■ Event information
October 2014 term "Minor Course of Science and Technology for Global
Leaders" Information session for prospective students
Date & Time: July 9, 2014 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Room 201, Inter-Faculty Building 2, Ochanomizu University
Eligibility: Persons who will be or wish to be ﬁrst-year students of the Master's Program at
Ochanomizu University as of October 2014.
Students who will be proceeding to the Doctoral Program at Ochanomizu University in the
future.
Note: Students participating in this program are required to proceed to the Doctoral Program.

Information session on the Summer Program in English for Overseas
Students
August 2, 2014 Summer Program in English First day from 1:20 p.m.

About the logo
The bouquet of ﬂowers in the shape of a circularcone represents the growth of each and every
student that is admitted to this school. The pink
ﬂower in the center represents the major courses.
Traditional education at graduate schools were

Note: Details will be available on the website at a later date.

designed to bring growth to these major studies.

■ Report of activities

representing physics, mathematics, and computer

March 3, 2014

Kickoff Symposium

around the central flower representing the major

March 14, 2014
March 18, 2014
March 31, 2014
April 11, 2014
June 4, 2014

PBTS Pre-Meeting"Migakazuba" Pre-Kickoff (student-planned activities)
Introduction on Haptic Device
Start of PBTS Meetings
Essential Computer Science for Global Leaders I
Lecture by Md. Khayrul Bashar
Essential History for Global Leaders
Lecture by Midori Nishiura
Begin Laboratory Rotation

June 5, 2014
June 20, 2014

However, in this program, we placed the flowers
science, which provide foundational strength,
studies. Surrounding these are smaller flowers,
which show the qualities that are required in a
global leader, such as having a broad perspective
and being a good communicator. Building abouquet of flowers like this is the goal of theeducational system of this program.

■ Scheduled activities
July 9, 2014
August 2, 2014
Early September 2014
November 15, 2014

Information session for prospective students
Information session on the Summer Program in English
for Overseas Students
Selection examination for October term students
Jointly hosted event with the NPO J-Win■ Learn more about us

Ochanomizu University
Fostering long-term creativity and innovation
with science and technology disciplines
based on Ochanomizu spirit "Migakazuba"in the next generation of global leaders

Bouquet Vol.1
Brochure written in English

Program for the Leading Graduate Schools
website has been renewed!

http://www-w.cf.ocha.ac.jp/leading/en/

Editor's notes
The inaugural issue features an introduction to the program and a report on our
activities. The title of "Bouquet" was decided by the staff, faculty, and students,
all together. It is derived from the logo for this program. We hope that thestudents will grow as individuals and ﬂower to full bloom through this program.

Issued on July 1, 2014
Edited by the Newsletter Editing Committee
Issued by Leading Graduate School
Promotion Center, Ochanomizu University
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112-8610, Japan
E-mail: leading-ocha@cc.ocha.ac.jp
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