March 30, 2018
JAMSTEC Advisory Board (JAB) was held on 6th - 7th March 2018 at Yokosuka Headquarters and Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences. It was the second meeting since the first meeting in March, 2013.
The JAB was comprised of top leaders and prominent scientists of major oceanographic institutions, and was chaired by Dr. Susan K. Avery, President Emerita of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), USA, who was similarly the chair of the 1st meeting.
After being briefed on an overview of JAMSTEC and results and activity update of its major research and technological development, the JAB members actively discussed current situation and future direction of JAMSTEC.
In addition, facility and laboratory tours and poster sessions were organized for JAB members with participation of mid-level and junior scientists and engineers. These scientists and engineers were given the opportunity to communicate and exchange their ideas with JAB members during the tours and poster sessions.
JAB presented recommendations on several themes, including ways of internationalizing JAMSTEC and development of human resources. Their recommendations will be considered in the context of JAMSTEC’s future management strategy.