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Fri09Aug20248:30PM-9:30PM ETONLINE
How Can the University of Tokyo Expand Its Influence Globally?
FUTI FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES- 2Title: How Can The University of Tokyo Expand Its Influence Globally?[東大が世界的に影響力を拡大していくためには?]Aug 9, 2024, Friday, 8.30pm-9.30pm+ (EDST) [Saturday, Aug 10, 9.30am~10.30am+, Japan] ONLINEFriends of UTokyo is pleased to present this online dialogue featuring three distinguished alumni: Professor Iwao Ojima, Mr. Ko-Yung Tung and Ms. Eri Furusawa. Dr. Ojima is an internationally renowned scientist and the Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prof. Ko-Yung Tung is Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, was the Senior Vice President of the World Bank and partner at major international law firms. Ms. Eri Furusawa is an HR&A professional, an urban planner, and supports public- and private-sector clients on issues of equitable governance, inclusive community engagement, and climate change. Prof. Geeta Mehta will chair this event with Dr. Masako Osako facilitating the optional social gathering section. (All bios are at this page).This event is part of a series created to bring together UTokyo international alumni for encouraging dialogues among UTokyo alumni and friends.Abstract:The University of Tokyo is committed to serving the global public as outlined in the University charter. Under the leadership of the former President Gonokami in 2017, the University of Tokyo created the Future Society Initiatives (FSI) and has undertaken a variety of measures, including “the expansion of diversity and inclusiveness, the international visibility of UTokyo's potential, and the fostering of human resources capable of leading GX (green transformation)." Under the leadership of the current President, Prof. Fujii, the University has launched an initiative to establish a “College of Design” (tentative name) as part of its efforts to "create a model university for the 21st Century". Capitalizing on the extensive and diverse international experience of participating alumni, we expect to come up with deeper insight into the initiative as well as suggestions as to how alumni may help the university’s efforts, which will be conveyed to the office of the President Fujii.Format: Zoom invite will be sent to people who RSVPLanguage: English (panel discussion), English and Japanese (Q and A)RSVP: Please RSVP by August 6 using the online registration form (https://forms.gle/BeR98krRYjCvcUGd8) or email info [at] friendsofutokyo.org with 1) your name, 2) email address, 3) major and year of graduation at Tokyo, 4) current affiliation, 5) questions for the presenters.Organizer: Friends of UTokyo (www.friendsofutokyo.org)Co-sponsors: Satsuki-kai America, FUTI Alumni Association (to be confirmed) and othersNote: Photos taken during the session may be used in FUTI’s online and offline publications. Please inform the organizer prior to the lecture if you do not wish to be included in the photos.
Past Events
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Mon29Apr20246:00 - 8:00 PM ETUTokyo NY Office:145 W. 57th St., 21st Fl. New York, NY 10019
UTokyo Prof. Hiroaki Suga: "From Basic Research to Innovation: The Dawn of UTokyo's First Startup"
Lecture by winner of the 2023 Wolf Prize in Chemistry and University of Tokyo Prof. Hiroaki Suga:
"From Basic Research to Innovation: The Dawn of UTokyo's First Startup"(in Japanese)
2023年にウルフ賞を受賞したことでも話題の菅教授。2006年創業の東大発創薬ベンチャー「ペプチドリーム」の共同創業者であり、エンジェル投資家としてスタートアップの育成にも力を注いでいます。このたびStony Brook Universityで “The Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award”を受賞するにあたり、ニューヨークを訪問。化学界を牽引する存在として取り組んでいることや東大発スタートアップの現状を講演します。
日時: 2024 年 4 月 29 日(月)18:00 - 20:00 [ NY時間 ]
2024 年 4 月 30 日(火)7:00 - 9:00 [ 日本時間 ]形式: ハイブリッド( 現地/Zoomウェビナー)
言語: 日本語
申込方法:下記URLより要参加登録(一般/$40 学生/$20 オンライン/無料)
(現地参加)https://universityoftokyo-bloom.kindful.com/e/special-lecture-by-professor-hiroaki-suga-
(オンライン)https://universityoftokyo-bloom.kindful.com/e/special-lecture-by-professor-hiroaki-suga-online-プログラム
① 開会挨拶:増山UTokyoNY理事長
② FUTI挨拶(Friends of UTokyo, Inc:東大友の会):小出FUTI理事
③ 講演:菅裕明教授
「基礎研究からイノベーションへ ~東大発スタートアップの夜明け~」
④ 質疑応答
⑤ 閉会挨拶:増山UTokyoNY理事長
<現地参加者 講演後 懇親会あり>菅 裕明
1994年マサチューセッツ工科大学PhD。1994年から1997年マサチューセッツ総合病院・ハーバード大学医学部博士研究員。1997年から2002年ニューヨーク州立バッファロー大学Assistant Professor、2002年から2003年、同大Tenured Associate Professor。2003年から東京大学先端科学技術研究センター助教授、2005年から教授。2010年から同大大学院理学系研究科教授。2006年ペプチドリーム社創業、2012年東証マザーズ上場、2015年東証一部上場、2016年日本ベンチャー大賞内閣総理大臣賞、2019年EY World Entrepreneur of the Year日本代表。2018年に社外取締役退任。2017年ミラバイオロジクス社創業、取締役。
問合せ先(email): utny.adm [at] gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
主催:東京大学ニューヨークオフィス(UTokyoNY)
共催:FUTI / NY銀杏会 / さつき会アメリカ / 東京大学社会連携本部