SoMaT graduate school 2024 at Institute of Science Tokyo Application Guidelines
SoMaT is an international project funded by Norwegian Research Council
that the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) leads and
collaborates with universities in Japan, South Korea and China. The project
focuses on sustainability, digitization and diversity, examining the socio-material
transformations in Norway and East Asia from a humanities-based science
and technology studies framework.
The SoMaT website is here.
SoMat graduate school 2024 (from Monday, 30 September to Friday, 4 October)
at the Institute of Science (Tokyo Institute of Technology until 30 September
2024) invites graduate students from other partner universities of NTNU,
including Ochanomizu University.
The outline of the SoMat graduate school 2024 is here.
NTNU-Ochanomizu Project calls for applications from motivated graduate students of Ochanomizu University to participate in the SoMat graduate
school 2024.
Application Guidelines
Applicant Eligibility
Enrolled on the master’s program at the graduate school of Ochanomizu University (not on a leave of absence).
Screening Criteria
- Motivated to learn about the socio-material transformations in Norway and East Asia from a humanities-based science and technology studies framework focusing on sustainability, digitization and diversity.
- Sufficient skills in the English language for active participation in the school.
Screening Process
1) Submission of a 400-word essay on your motivation to participate in
the school.
Submission deadline:Wednesday, 11 September, 15:00
(sending application form to ntnu-proj@cc.ocha.ac.jp)
2) A five-minute presentation in English about your research.
Three shortlisted candidates.
Date of presentation (online):Wednesday, 18 September (tentative)
Application Form (Word) Download
Number of Participants from Ochanomizu University
One
Responsibility of the participant
- Participation in the school from Monday, 30 September to Friday, 4 October
- Active participation and contribution to the group work.
- Submission of a report within two weeks after the school (in English, free format, up to 2 pages)
- Contribution to other NTNU-Ochanomizu activities.
Inquiry
ntnu-proj@cc.ocha.ac.jp
Kumi YOSHIHARA (URA, Institute for Gendered Innovations)
SoMaT Graduate School 2024 Outline
Date and Venue
Monday, 30 September - Friday, 4 October
Institute of Science Tokyo Campus (Ookayama) and Shibuya QWS
General Overview
The level of this graduate school will be kept basic on digitalization, sustainability and diversity, with a focus on students working in groups and with lecturers from the 4 countries: Norway, Japan, South Korea and China. Students will have group projects to explore current sociotechnical issues and possibilities from select neighbourhoods in Tokyo.
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Saturday/Sunday | Overseas participants' arrival and checking-in to the accommodation |
| Monday, 30 Sep. | Get to know each other, intro lectures & light welcome dinner |
| Tuesday, 1 Oct. | Visiting case locations |
| Wednesday, 2 Oct. | Lectures, working on case study |
| Thursday, 3 Oct. | PhD lectures, working on case study |
| Friday, 4 Oct. | Student presentations & light networking lunch with organizations |
Detailed Overview
Monday, 30 September
08:30-09:00 Meet at Institute of Science Tokyo Campus
09:00-10:30 Opening remarks & get to know each other
10:30-10:45 Coffee break
10:45-12:30 Lectures
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:00 Lectures
15:00-15:15 Coffee break
15:15-17:00 Group work (cooperation agreement, expectations alignment)
17:00- Light welcome dinner
Tuesday, 1 October
08:45-09:00 Meet at Institute of Science Tokyo Campus
09:00-17:00 Visiting case locations
Wednesday, 2 October
08:45-09:00 Meet at Institute of Science Tokyo Campus
09:00-10:30 Lectures
10:30-10:45 Coffee break
10:45-12:30 Lectures
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:00 Working on case study and poster
15:00-15:15 Coffee break
15:15-17:00 Working on case study and poster
Thursday, 3 October
08:45-09:00 Meet at Institute of Science Tokyo Campus
09:00-10:30 PhD lectures
10:30-10:45 Coffee break
10:45-12:30 PhD lectures
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:00 Working on case study and poster
15:00-15:15 Coffee break
15:15-17:00 Printing of posters (files ready by 4 pm)
Friday, 4 October
08:45-09:00 Meet at Shibuya QWS
09:00-10:00 Preparations for presentations
10:00-11:30 3 student group presentations
11:30-11:45 Coffee break
11:45-12:45 2 student group presentations
12:45-13:00 Comment
13:00-15:00 Long networking lunch with organizations
15:00-15:30 Closing remarks and onwards
Lecture Topics (tentative)
- AI, digital transformations, user studies, diversity
- Queer theory, trans theory, transgender history, living conditions for LGBT+ population (Norway), biopolitics and reproduction
- Feminist organization studies, action research, intersectionality
- Transition studies, Multi-System Interactions in Transitions
- Aquaculture (in Norway and China), sufficiency and strong sustainability, meat and milk, infrastructure
Case Locations Visit on Tuesday
General theme
A city of modernity and high technology? Exploring Diversity, Digitalization, and Sustainability in Tokyo.
Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. It is a modern city with advanced infrastructure and skyscrapers, but it is also a place of contrasts and contradictions. The city itself can provide a rich context for reflecting on the SOMAT themes of diversity, digitalization, and sustainability. The students can use their direct experience of Tokyo landmarks and neighborhoods to critically assess success stories and challenges related to implementing the SOMAT themes.
Possible sites to visit
Satoyama in Tokyo, Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, Odaiba and Futakotamagawa
