Science Festival 2018

This event was held on November 17th, 2018. Read about it in the OIST News Center article "Science Festival 2018 - A Success Yet Again!".

Overview

Lectures

The Wonderful World of Cephalopods

10:30-11:30
Seminar Room
Junior High+

Takahiro Nishibayashi
OIST Physics and Biology Unit

When you hear the workd "cephalopod", what do you picture? Nowadays cephalopod aren’t only famous for food but also as an intelligent animal and the professional of camouflage even in Japan. In this lecture, I would like to introduce you about cephalopod in terms of biology.

Arrival of Cosmic Age

11:00-12:00
B250
Elementary+

Dr. Masanori Iye
Professor Emeritus, National Astronomical Obervatory of Japan, National Institutes of Natural Sciences

It has only been 90 years since humans first learned about the spread of the universe. Journey into the solar system and the vast Universe with a virtual spaceship! I will talk about the past and the future of the universe, and the search for a second Earth that new generations telescopes are making possible!

The Magic of Science!

11:30-12:30
Auditorium
All ages

Christopher Eugene Petoukhoff
OIST Femtosecond Spectroscopy

Is it possible for water to stay inside an open cup when it's turned upside down? Can an object levitate with no strings attached? Have you ever seen something appear out of thin air? Are these magic tricks? Or are they science? Come witness firsthand and learn about the magical world explained by science!

We Eat Bananas, they wore bananas. Story of Bashofu in science

13:00-13:45
Seminar Room
Junior High+

Yoko Nomura
OIST Science and Technology Associate

You can't eat the Itobasho banana fruit - but generations of Okinawans have made textiles from the plant. See how the traditional textile was made and the science behind it in this lecture, and find out why Dr. Nomura believes that it is the most beautiful textile in the world.

Together with Dr. spinning top, let's make color-changing spinning top!

14:00-15:00
B250
Elementary+

Dr. Shiro Yamazaki
Assistant Professor Tokyo Institute of Technology Physics Department

This Spinning top never falls down and it glows!

Secrets of the Octopus and Squid

15:00-16:00
Auditorium
Kids

Takahiro Nishibayashi
OIST Physics and Biology Unit

When you think about octopuses or squid, you might think of food. But did you know that these creatures are smart and masters of disguise? In this class, we will learn about the amazing and cool behaviour of octopuses and squids.

Science Programs

Play with a Humanoid Robot!

Exhibition
Hands-on

Have you ever played with humanoid robot? Come join us!

Programming with Neko-chan

Hands-on

Learn to program with cats, fish, squirrels and mice all on your computer with Scratch!
Sessions at 10:30, 11:15, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30, and 15:15. Seats can be reserved online, and there will be 10 seats set aside for walk-ins in each session.
Everyone is welcome to join the Live Coding session 12:00-13:00 (no reservation needed).

OIST PhD Program and Research Internship Program

Exhibition

Come meet the OIST admissions team to learn more about the PhD Program and Research Internship Program.

Watch Weird Animals Evolve - In 3D

Hands-on

Join the weird zoo, and take a part in the evolution process. Draw your animal and see what it becomes when it interacts with the others!

Catch Me if You Can

Exhibition
Hands-on

Cephalopods ar masters of camouflage. How do they hide from hungry predators? How does camouflage work and what other animals also use it? Optical illusions - How you can fool your senses?

Fun with Light! Light Painting

Hands-on

Welcome to the OIST Optical Society's booth, Fun With Light! Create fun and colorful photos at our Light Painting booth. You can also help us look for Hikari-chan's friend Wally around OIST using a telescope!

Monster Toothpaste and Strange Liquids

Hands-on

It’s a Small World! Build your Own Terrarium Microcosm

Hands-on

Build your own little ecosystem using recycled plastic bottles and plants! Let’s learn about how water moves through the atmosphere and the earth!

Experiments with Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream!

Lecture

Have you experienced a super cold world? Let's see what happens when it gets to -196C!!

The Wonderful World of Honeybees

Exhibition
Hands-on

Have ever seeninside a honeybee colony? Come observe honeybees through our observational beehive with no fear of stings! Discover more about the bee world and where they come from. You can even play a researcher role with our video game, ECOEVO QUEST.

Let's Explore the Mysterious World of Atoms Spreading over Electron Microscopes!

Hands-on

Deep Sea Explorers

Hands-on

Let's take a look at creatures collected from the deep-sea around Okinawa!

Let's Try Using a Color Changing Paper Chip?

Hands-on

The color changes immediately! Let's examine familiar things with small "paper" that changes color!

Register for the OIST Talent Pool!

Exhibition

Come and explore various employment opportunities at OIST – you don’t have to be a researcher to work at a world-class research institution! Register your details with us, and speak directly with the recruiters to learn how you

can contribute and join the OIST family.

Woders of Ants & OKEON Chura-mori Project

Exhibition
Hands-on

Did you know tt there are over 12000 species of ants? Ants are extremely interesting creatures that fascinate scientists and the public. Come and see wonders of the ant world as well as learn about OIST’s broader efforts to measure and monitor Okinawa’s biodiversity and environment as part of the OKEON Chura-mori project.

Let's Become an Ant Expert Today!

Lecture

Let's learn about ants' character by using an identification list and 3D models, you will learn to identify the name of different ants!

ssions at 11:00 and 14:00.
Only 20 people for each session. First come first served.
(Japanese language only)

 

State-of-the-Art Technologies Supporting Research at OIST

Lecture

What kind of high tech devices are used for research at OIST? You will understand it easily by visiting this booth!

Science of Bashofu (Panel Exhibition)

Exhibition

The OIST event Science of Bashofu which took place last summer is coming back! Panel exhibition only. Please enjoy Yoko’s talk in science café also.

Having Fun Building Paper Mobius Kaleidocycles

Hands-on

Have you ever built a paper ring which can change its shape and turn inside out? Together we will build beautiful paper rings which show all colors of the rainbow when they move!

Instagram

Hands-on

Come get a group picture taken at the OIST Instagram Booth to make your Science Festival 2018 an unforgettable day!

Let’s Play with Robots!

Hands-on

Let’s try to make easy programming of LEGO robots and see how they actually move!

Experience the World of Computers

Hands-on

Curious about what a “super” computer looks like or does? Come here and let’s experience the wonderful world of computers.

Experience Cyber Security

Hands-on

Have you experienced the reality of cyber security?

Experience LIVE Video Conference

Hands-on

Have you experience the video conference by connecting from anywhere, anytime and from any device?

Observation of C. Elegans

Hands-on

Observation of C. elegans. Do you know what it is? Let’s observe it with a microscope!

Food Vendors

You will get to taste a variety of international foods.

Agu no Kakurega
Braised Okinawan "Agu" pork bowl, shish kebab, and pork soup; assorted fried kebab.

BAR Amo
Stewed beef and tomato cheese dog

BISTRO LUIRE
"Beni-buta" Okinawan pork burger and hot soup

Coco Bagel
Bagels, bagel sandwiches, pies, and granola

Delica Uotetsu
Bento lunch boxes

GOZZA
Pork cutlet

GRAND LINE
Churros.

GubGub’s Vegan Kitchen
Vegan cheeseburgersVegan

Indian Food SHIVA
Curry, nan, samosa, rice, chicken tikka

Lekkernijen (Suien)
Quiche, baked sweets, hand-made Dutch waffles, and breadVegan

Mantican
Curry and hot chai.

Obbligato Homemade Foods
Vegan tacos, vegan nachos, chili bowl, lemonade Vegan

PEACE KITCHEN
Boneless fried chicken "kara-age"

Kukuru no Yado
Curry, sandwiches, octopus bowl, miso pork cutlet bowl, taco rice

Taco-rice Café Kijimunaa
"Omutaco" Taco rice omlette

Okinawan Noodle Fukugi
Okinawa soba noodles

Bus Shuttles

Registration Required: Registration will start on Monday, 29 October at 10am.

From Okinawa Prefectural Government Office in Naha to OIST

	Dep Pref Office	Arr OIST	Reserve
A:  From Pref Govt Office	8:30	9:30	Reserve Bus A Departing at 8:30
B:  From Pref Govt Office	9:00	10:00	Reserve Bus B Departing at 9:00
C:  From Pref Govt Office	11:00	12:00	Reserve Bus C Departing at 11:00

From OIST to Okinawa Prefectural Government Office in Naha

	Dep OIST	Arr Pref Office	Reserve
D:  To Pref Govt Office	14:00	15:00	Reserve Bus D Departing at 14:00
E:  To Pref Govt Office	16:00	17:00	Reserve Bus E Departing at 16:00
F:  To Pref Govt Office	16:30	17:30	Reserve Bus F Departing at 16:30

Contact

Community Relations Section