June 24, 2010
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) will host the seventh seminar of the “Ocean and Earth Institute” series as described below. This series of seminars is designed to increase public understanding and interest in marine-earth science and technology, by introducing JAMSTEC’s research activities and latest findings in an approachable manner.
The seventh seminar, titled “Windows to Deep Seafloor- Extreme Environments Explored with Cutting-edge Technology,” will feature deep sea exploration technologies and research projects undertaken by JAMSTEC. A lecture and hands-on science activities for children will also be held.
The seminar will take place in Nagasaki City, co-hosted by the Umi Festa (ocean festival) Nagasaki Working Group and the Nagasaki City Board of Education.
Details
1. Date and time: | Saturday, July 24, 2010 13:00-16:30 (Admission starts at 12:30) |
2. Venue: | Nagasaki Science Museum(Refer to the Map) |
3. Admission: | Free (pre-registration is required) |
4. Program: | For the program and speakers, please refer to the Appendix (in Japanese) |
5. Hosts: | Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Umi Festa Nagasaki Working Group Nagasaki City Board of Education |
6. Sponsor: | The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
7. Target audience for the seminar |
High school students and above (Topic #1 : for children) |
8. Application: | Please register through our website |
http://www.jamstec.go.jp/j/pr/pr_seminar/007/ or call Nagasaki Science Museum at 095-842-0505 with your name, phone number and number of participants. Application deadline: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Seats are limited to the first 250 people. |
Map
Nagasaki Science Museum
7-2, Aburagi-machi, Nagasaki City
TEL: 095-842-0505
Appendix