January 29, 2009
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC: Yasuhiro Kato, President) will co-host the fourth seminar of “Ocean and Earth Institute” series with the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History.
The seminar aims to increase people’s understanding and awareness of Marine-Earth Science by introducing our activities and the world’s advanced research results in an easily comprehensible manner.
In the seminar titled “Wonders of the Deep Sea”, a pilot of research submersibles and experts in hydroacoustics, geosciences, biology and chemistry will introduce environment, life forms and chemosynthetic community in the deep sea in an understandable way.
*Please note that the lectures will be delivered only in Japanese.
1. Date and time: | Sunday, March 1, 2009 10:00-15:00 (Doors open at 9:30) |
2. Venue: | Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History(Refer to the Appendix-1) |
3. Hosts: | Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History |
4. Sponsor: | The Ministry of the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
5. Admission: | Free |
6. Details: | For a program and speakers, please see the Appendix-2 (Japanese) |
7. Details: | Pre-register through the web site of the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History (http://www.kmnh.jp/) or send a double post card with your required information, such as address, telephone number and names of applicants. Mailing address: “Ocean and Earth Institute Seminar” Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History 2-4-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 805-0071 Japan Deadline for application: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Seats are limited to 300 people on a first-come-fist-served basis. Applicant must be a high school student and above. |
2-4-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
By train:
5 minute-walk from Space World Station, JR Kagoshima Main Line
By car:
3 minute-drive from Edamitsu Ramp of the Kitakyushu Urban Expressway
By bus: (Nishitetsu Bus)
1 minute-walk from Inochinotabi Hakubutsukan Bus Stop
10 minute-walk from Yahatahigashi Kuyakusho Shita or Chuo 2-chome Bus Stop