Science week is coming soon!

As you might now, since a long time ago Japan established the

化学技実週間

Science Appreciation week

(http://stw.mext.go.jp/outline.html; http://stw.mext.go.jp/event.html)

It is your opportunity to visit universities, research institutions of Japan

and get a glimpse of science!

Furthermore, what is even more exciting, they started a Science Cafe project

(http://stw.mext.go.jp/cafe.html).

As pointed out:

最近では、次代を担う青少年の「科学技術離れ」「理科離れ」も指摘されています。青少年の科学技術に親しむ機会を充実することも将来の日本にとって大切なことです。

(http://stw.mext.go.jp/outline.html)

The future generation avoids science.

Why should I bother to learn a language, when a computer is able to translate it for me?

Why should I bother to learn mathematics, when a program can solve the equations for me?

However, progress needs sound knowledge.

New solar panels will not be developed by participating in a critical debate or making a fancy video. (However, it might be an ignition plug ).

New medicines will not be developed by just talking about it.

The Science Cafe invites everyone to take a coffee in his hand and discuss in an relaxed atmosphere the scientific progress and our needs for the future.

科学技術の分野で従来から行われている講演会・シンポジウムとは異なり、科学者などの専門家と一般の方々が飲み物を片手に気軽に科学などの話題について自由に語り合う新しいコミュニケーションの場です。

(http://stw.mext.go.jp/cafe.html)

It is your opportunity to understand the importance of science and to learn about the skills you should acquire to obtain a position in a company.

Loose the fear about learning science, science is fun!

Enjoy Life and Science