Inspiration & Excitement in Science: Welcome to the University Lab! KAKENHI: "Taking on the Challenge of Distinguishing Optical Isomers!—Let’s Identify Molecules Using State-of-the-Art Equipment, Not Just Our Eyes and Noses"

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 Faculty of Science and Technology will host the 2017 "Sparkle & Thrill Science: Welcome to the University Lab" event—a KAKENHI-funded program titled "Taking on the Challenge of Distinguishing Optical Isomers! Let’s Identify Molecules Using State-of-the-Art Equipment, Not Just Our Eyes and Noses."

 This program aims to share and disseminate research findings obtained through the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) with the broader public. Through experiments and lectures conducted in university laboratories—which are not typically open to the public—as well as discussions Graduate School, participants will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge research and discover the fascination of science.
 We are looking for high school students interested in participating! The experiment is titled “Investigating Optically Active Substances Using Menthol, Limonene, and Metal Complexes.” For details, please refer to the file below and our website.

Take on the Challenge of Identifying Optical Isomers! ~Let’s Use the Latest Equipment to Distinguish Molecules, Not Just Our Eyes and Noses~.pdf (348 KB)

Inspiration & Excitement Science Kochi (Information & Registration) 2017.pdf (145 KB)

Inspiration & Excitement Science Kochi (Program) 2017.pdf (200 KB)

Date and TimeMonday, August 7, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Please arrive by 10:15 a.m.)
LocationFaculty of Science and Technology (Asakura Campus)
(2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi City)
Target audienceHigh school freshmen through seniors
Capacity20 people (first-come, first-served)   
Participation FeeFree admission
ContentsExperiment (Investigating Optically Active Substances Using Menthol, Limonene, and Metal Complexes)
Lab and Facility Tours, etc.
How to ApplyReferences  http://science.cc.kochi-u.ac.jp/info/dtl.php?hdnKey=842
(Registration opens June 1)

Please apply by Friday, July 7 using one of the following methods.
① Online Application [*Please use this method whenever possible]
(Search for "Hirameki Tokimeki" or "Kochi University Yonemura")
https://cp11.smp.ne.jp/gakujutu/seminar
http://www.jsps.go.jp/hirameki/
http://www.cc.kochi-u.ac.jp/~yonemura/  Please apply via one of the links above.
② By E-mail, FAX, or Mail
Please fill out the application form provided and submit it to the contact information below.
Inquiries and Contact Information: 2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi City, 780-8520
Faculty of Science and Technology Toshiaki Yonemura
E-mail: hirameki●kochi-u.ac.jp TEL & FAX: 088-844-8304
 (Please replace ● with @ when sending)
Kochi University General Affairs Division, Science and Engineering Office Katsuhiko Sakamoto
TEL: 088-844-8173
Take on the Challenge of Identifying Optical Isomers! ~Let’s Use the Latest Equipment to Distinguish Molecules, Not Just Our Eyes and Noses~.jpg