Overseas Study Program for Students from Tokyo Metropolitan Tama High School of Science and Technology Held at the NICT Asia Center (July, 22).
2026/11/04
On July 22, 2026, the NICT Diversity Promotion Office hosted an overseas study program for students from Tokyo Metropolitan Tama High School of Science and Technology, a designated Super Science High School (SSH), at the NICT Asia Center in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of its STEM talent development activities.In addition to the participating students and teachers, representatives from universities and research organizations, including Kyoto University, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), participated in the program. During the event, the students presented their research findings in English, while researchers and representatives from the participating institutions introduced their research activities and engaged in discussions with the students.
A total of 18 participants attended the program, including eight students and two teachers from Tokyo Metropolitan Tama High School of Science and Technology, as well as eight representatives from Japanese universities and research organizations operating in Thailand.During the study program, the students presented their research projects in English and participated in question-and-answer sessions with researchers. In the afternoon, representatives from the participating universities and research organizations introduced their research activities and joined all participants in discussions on the possibilities for educational and research exchanges, resulting in lively and engaging exchanges of ideas.
This program was designed to provide high school students with practical experience in presenting their research in English in an international setting and to broaden their perspectives through interaction with researchers and representatives from universities and research institutions. The event also provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration among Japanese universities and research organizations operating in Thailand.
NICT will continue its efforts to nurture the next generation of STEM talent through collaborations with universities, research institutions, and educational organizations in Japan and abroad.