{"id":17378,"date":"2025-03-12T13:22:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T04:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.total.titech.ac.jp\/?page_id=17378"},"modified":"2026-03-24T02:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:08:06","slug":"ws_storytelling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.total.titech.ac.jp\/en\/lead_innov\/workshops\/ws_storytelling\/","title":{"rendered":"Storytelling for Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Communicate your research compellingly\u2014turn your ideas into stories that resonate.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever taken the time to reflect deeply on the appeal of your research or project? This workshop helps you restructure and present the value of your research in a way that is engaging and accessible to a broader audience. Effective storytelling enhances your ability to clearly convey your ideas in various contexts, such as research proposals, presentations, and outreach activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By listening to other participants\u2019 stories and responding to feedback from mentors, you will gain new perspectives on your research and develop storytelling techniques that help you communicate your ideas persuasively. This process will also deepen your understanding of your own research and strengthen your ability to share its significance with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc2 Category<\/strong><\/td>Initiative<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udccc Keywords<\/strong><\/td>Storytelling, Reflection, Communication<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udfaf Objectives<\/strong><\/td>To enhance your ability to communicate ideas effectively, allowing you to reexamine your research or project from new perspectives and convey it persuasively.<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf10 Language<\/strong><\/td>Japanese\uff08with English support for limited number of students\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udc65 Target Participants<\/strong><\/td>Graduate Students<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\uddd3 Format<\/strong><\/td>Single session\uff083-hour in-person\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
\u2705 Past & Upcoming Sessions<\/strong><\/td>Sunday, April 26, 2026, 14:00-17:00<\/strong>
Held April in 2025<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udccd Venue<\/strong><\/td>S4-202, Ookayama Campus<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf1f Recommended for<\/strong><\/td>– Those who want to organize the appeal of their research and communicate it more clearly.
– Those who want to deliver compelling presentations for research presentations or outreach activities.
– Those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of their research theme, clarify its direction, and advance their work.<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcca Points<\/strong><\/td>3 points (Points to be awarded to students enrolled in the courses<\/a> for credits. Please refer to the syllabus for details.)<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Capacity<\/strong><\/td>30 participants<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Main Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Introduction to storytelling<\/strong>
    <\/strong>Learn fundamental storytelling techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Research Story Worksheet<\/strong>
    <\/strong>Outline key aspects of your research using a structured worksheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Group Sharing<\/strong>
    <\/strong>Share and discuss research stories within small groups and get feedback from mentors and group members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. One-on-One Feedback (2 times)<\/strong>
    <\/strong>Receive personalized feedback from partner participants and revise and improve your research story based on feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Reflection<\/strong>
    Share the brushed-up story and organize key takeaways for future applications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Facilitator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Takeo Endo<\/strong>
    Director, CroMen Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Born in 1997 in Osaka Prefecture. After graduating from Doshisha University, he completed a master’s program at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Since 2023, he has been working as a science teacher and as a director for a high school and university student entrepreneurship program at CroMen Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Past Event Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Voices from Participants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n