General

Open Forum is a casual opportunity to come together and discuss issues that matter to us.  A student or other member of the Institute’s community speaks for about 8 minutes on any topic of their choice.  PowerPoint slides are welcome but not essential. 

After the presentation, participants ask questions and discuss the focus for the day.  In the past, students have spoken about their research, social issues such as women in engineering, environmental issues, philosophy, new technology, etc.  An abbreviated version of a presentation already given in class is perfectly fine! 

We are asking presenters to indicate whether they would allow their presentations to be recorded for limited distribution among members of the Institute’s community.  (Message from Prof. Kiyama, ToTAL)

WHENMondays, 12:50~13:20 for AY 2025
WHEREWorkshop room 2, B2 floor, Taki Plaza, Ookayama campus
HOW TO JOINNo registration is necessary.
Those who would like to give an 8-10 minute presentation on a topic of your choice at the Open Forum may apply from “Call for Speakers” below.

Upcoming Forums

[Open Forum / Dec. 8] The Effect of Melody (Mozart K. 448) on the Mental Concentration
[Open Forum / Dec. 15] Romanticizing Life Through CinemaNew!!
[Open Forum / Dec. 22] The Physics Behind Music: Why One Note Harmonizes with AnotherNew!!

Flyer (Schedule and Topics)

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Call for Speakers

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Past Topics

[Open Forum / Dec. 1] The Science of Color
[Open Forum / Nov. 10] UFC: Beyond the Brawls
[Open Forum / Oct. 20] Why Japanese People Say They Are Non-Religious
[Open Forum / Oct. 6] Why You Should Never Underestimate Napping
[Open Forum / July 28] I Don’t Have Social Media – Am I Winning?
[Open Forum / July 17] Turning Coffee Waste into Opportunity
[Open Forum / July 7] Dark Matter- The Invisible Puzzle of the Universe
[Open Forum / June 30] Which Sauce is the Best with Rice
[Open Forum / June 23] Entrepreneurship: The Path to Building a Company
[Open Forum / June 9] Why is Attack on Titan so Popular Worldwide?
[Open Forum / June 16] Raising Bilingual Children