The Communication Lounge on Tokyo Tech's Ookayama Campus was a lively place on the afternoon of November 22, 2017 when 207 Tokyo Tech members — 60 students, 53 faculty members, 66 staff members, and 28 alumni and members of management — gathered for the Future of Tokyo Tech workshop, the largest of its kind thus far.
Using the Tokyo Tech 2030 Statement to initiate discussion, participants sat down to share ideas on how to best implement the Institute's shared vision and how each individual of the community can contribute to making Tokyo Tech better, stronger, and more united.
hrough a series of workshops in 2016 and 2017, Tokyo Tech students, staff, faculty, and management formulated An alternate future, a declaration of the present and future of Tokyo Tech as seen by its unique community members.
A key component in the latest workshop was to identify the "I" in the Institute — the role each individual member of the Tokyo Tech community can adopt to make a positive impact at the Institute and in society. As with previous similar workshops, the day was also a great chance to create new relationships, fresh ideas, and positive energy.
After participants had mixed with other groups throughout the discussion of the three topics, they returned to their home groups to jot down what they had learned. The next step was to brainstorm "my seeds for an alternate future," what each individual could do to help Tokyo Tech achieve its vision. Twenty participants volunteered to share their ideas, which included the establishment of a "Tokyo Tech Science and Technology Hospital" and the formation of extracurricular clubs open to all students, faculty, and staff. Those who agreed with the suggestions could engage by tagging the ideas with "Like" post-it notes.
After closing remarks by President Yoshinao Mishima, the event officially ended with a final shout-out by Kyohei Kondo, a 1st-year bachelor student and the youngest workshop participant. Before going home, many participant stayed around to continue discussions and exchange contact information so they could plan the next action to take regarding their vision.
Working hard behind the scenes to make this workshop a reality was the Planning Committee, made up of 19 dedicated students of all levels, Liberal Arts Associate Professor Asa Ito, and staff members from the Student Services Department and International Affairs Department. The group sketched out the guiding topics for discussion, and decided on a format to ensure that all 200 plus participants could participate equally. The committee also created invitation posters which were displayed before the event around Tokyo Tech's campuses to encourage community members to join.
Tokyo Tech aims to be globally recognized as one of the top 10 research universities by 2030, one year before the Institute's 150th anniversary. To realize this goal, it is important for students, faculty, staff, and management to discuss and share ideas regarding Tokyo Tech's future. From late 2016 to early spring in 2017, four workshops were held to facilitate this. In September 2017, an Institute-wide workshop concerning Tokyo Tech's research plan took place. And in late November, 207 students, faculty, alumni, and members of management met to brainstorm what we can do individually to contribute to the future of Tokyo Tech. I am extremely pleased with the heated discussions and abundant ideas that have emerged, and how all Tokyo Tech members are bouncing ideas off each other to improve the Institute. I sincerely hope this kind of activity takes root and becomes a part of Tokyo Tech culture.
Tokyo Tech is the top national university for science and technology in Japan with a history spanning more than 130 years. Of the approximately 10,000 students at the Ookayama, Suzukakedai, and Tamachi Campuses, half are in their bachelor's degree program while the other half are in master's and doctoral degree programs. International students number 1,200. There are 1,200 faculty and 600 administrative and technical staff members.
In the 21st century, the role of science and technology universities has become increasingly important. Tokyo Tech continues to develop global leaders in the fields of science and technology, and contributes to the betterment of society through its research, focusing on solutions to global issues. The Institute's long-term goal is to become the world's leading science and technology university.
As one of Japan's top universities, Tokyo Institute of Technology seeks to contribute to civilization, peace and prosperity in the world, and aims at developing global human capabilities par excellence through pioneering research and education in science and technology, including industrial and social management. To achieve this mission, we have an eye on educating highly moral students to acquire not only scientific expertise but also expertise in the liberal arts, and a balanced knowledge of the social sciences and humanities, all while researching deeply from basics to practice with academic mastery. Through these activities, we wish to contribute to global sustainability of the natural world and the support of human life.
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I love Tokyo Tech. In the heart of a traditional city ( Tokyo), Tokyo Tech is a very open-minded institute with quite international atmosphere. Some of its professors are globally known. In some fields, including control engineering, is number 1 or 2 in Japan. I spent 4 wonderful years there for PhD studies and learnt a lot.
The staff, unlike University of Tokyo, are very much friendly in Tokyo Tech.
By Sam Dib (Apr, 2018) |
Beautiful Uni with a lot of greenery. Ookayma campus is located very close to Midorigaoka and Ookayama stations. It has got a Seven eleven convenience shop, Japan Bank ATM, and two cafeterias serving delicious and healthy food.
By Sachindra D.A (Jan, 2018) |
I have talked with students here several times, but I was bathed in such a terrible word that I can not think of normally. I felt that it was such an attitude that I did not consider myself to be human. I have experienced such a thing over and over with the students of this university many times. People who go to this university may be excellent if they only see academic aspects. However, I think that I can not help feeling doubts if it is told that I am better when I see it as a person. In a sense, this is a wonderful environment that makes me think about modern education.
By lebaorard (Jan, 2018) |
It is a wonderful university. I feel that we have a group of faculty who teach even education, life, way of life.
Since you can see the school gate in front of the station, it is safe for those who come from the district.
Because the shopping district is also substantial, it is easy to live, I felt that the students were lively.
The cherry blossoms around the entrance ceremony are masterpieces!
By Ms. A (Jan, 2018) |
A hidden cherry-blossom viewing spot in Tokyo. Because cherry blossoms are planted under the wood deck, the distance between the ground and the trunk is very close. Also, the cherry trees are also very splendid and seem to be carefully managed. The cherry-blossom season is crowded with ordinary guests. There are students breeding cockroaches on campus.
By Repastriet (Dec, 2017) |
I had the opportunity to meet her in 2015. Excellent infrastructure.
We were shown to a group of students where we were presented the curriculum of undergraduate, graduate and the program for foreign students. I had an excellent reception.
By Paulo Victor Sobrinho (Oct, 2017) |
Tokyo Tech is the greatest university all over the world!!
By Kobayashi Kikuo (Aug, 2017) |
Campus scenery was also good, it was impressive that there was no garbage that was thrown away on the floor.
By Mr.Nobody (Jun, 2017) |
At least, science and engineering faculty is the highest of the top-notch university Japan definitely.
In addition, Japan employment rate is also famous as a good university.
The study and experimentation very strict, but many also students to repeat a year, if the utmost effort here, become a human-class certainly the world.
It is also difficult to enrollment, but to graduate, is more difficult.
By Hiro Yuki (Jan, 2017) |
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At Tokyo Institute of Technology, the blend of world-class education and dedicated faculty has not only inspired my daughter but also propelled her academic journey to new heights.
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