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)

WHEN Mondays, 12:50~13:20 for 3-4Q, AY2024
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.

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Past Topics

[Open Forum / July 29] The Mandela Effect
[Open Forum / July 22] Why Were the Earthquakes in Turkey More Destructive than the Earthquakes in Japan?
[Open Forum / July 8] History of Thievery in the British Museum
[Open Forum / July 1] Dopamine Delights
[Open Forum / June 17] Silent Treatment
[Open Forum / June 24] Optimizing Study Techniques with Memory Science
[Open Forum / June 10] How to Deal with “Terrible Twos”?
[Open Forum / May 13] Topic: After Visiting Nuclear Power Plant in Fukushima
[Open Forum / Apr. 22] Topic: Necessity of Student Unions