OU Women in Science Fest 2021 to be held online

Overview

You are cordially invited to the OU Women in Science Fest 2021, which will be held online on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

This event is the time for prospective science students to learn more about how enjoyable it is to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at OU. You can get information on how to determine which major you would like to pursue, female student lives in science courses, and their careers.

Introductions to undergraduate schools (Schools of Science, Engineering, and Engineering Science) by current female students and a networking session with current students and corporate researchers will also take place.

In addition, the financial aid system for students who are accepted for admission , which will be applied to students entering the university in April 2022, will be introduced.

We hope this event will help you to decide your path for the future. We hope you will all participate.

Date and Times

Sunday, June 27, 2021 – 13:00~16:00 (Event will be held online, advance registration required)

Intended for

Female high school students (including high school graduates), parents (female junior high school students and teachers may also participate)

*You can join this event if you self-identify as a woman (regardless of the details contained in your birth certificate).

Program

Part 1: Lecture – 13:00~13:50

- Message from the President

- Introduction to Undergraduate Schools by Female Students

- Message from Corporations

Part 2: Networking Session – 14:00~16:00

- For High School Students
Current female students from the Schools of Science, Engineering, and Engineering Science will answer your questions and concerns.

- For Parents
We will answer questions regarding the Enrollment Support Fund System and concerns regarding matriculation and employment.

How to Apply (Advance Registration Required)

Please make your application at the OU Women in Science Fest 2021 webpage.

*Applications will be accepted from 16:00 on Monday, May 17, 2021

*Only the first 1,000 applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Contact

Gender Equality Support Section, Gender Equality Division, Department of Planning

E-mail: ki-danjyo-shien[at]office.osaka-u.ac.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ when contacting this address.)

Organized by: Osaka University Center for Gender Equality Promotion

With cooperation from: Osaka University Center for the Study of Higher Education and Global Admissions, Osaka University Interdepartmental Network for Female Technical Staff