Professor Reiko Kuroda of Tokyo University of Science has been reappointed as the ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Initiative for Promoting Women's Science Career (WINDS).
WINDS is based on the belief that the success of women in the STEM field (education focusing on science and mathematics) will contribute to growth strategies through new innovations and improve the economic status of women. It was launched at the Shima Summit. The aim is to show a vision for female careers in the STEM field, support the development of an environment for promoting active participation, and enhance the momentum for active participation by women in Japan and overseas.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the task of contributing to the promotion of women's advancement in the STEM field and actively publicizing the attractiveness of science. Emi Tamaki H2016 Co., Ltd. commissioned WINDS ambassador to three co-founders. In 11, he continued to commission Professor Kuroda as Ambassador of WINDS for a term of one year.
Professor Kuroda (Professor, Faculty of Research, Tokyo University of Science / Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo / Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, The University of Tokyo) completed the doctoral course at the Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo in 1975.His research field specializes in chemistry and biology, especially in the science of chirality. In 2013, he received the "Lorea Lou UNESCO Women's Science Award (UNESCO)" for "Research on Chirality", and in 2014, he received the "Mukai Award (Tokyo Oka Science) for" Development of Solid-Solid Chiral Chemistry and Development of New Chiral Spectroscopy ". Technology Promotion Foundation) ”and other awards.
In addition to continuing his research for many years, he is also a member of the United Nations Scientific Advisory Board and a fellow of the World Academy of Sciences "TWAS" for the promotion of science in developing countries, working to strengthen the relationship between science and policy.
Professor Kuroda was reappointed and said, "Science for elucidating the wonders of space, the earth, and life, solving problems such as energy, food, water, resource depletion, and environmental problems, and for a healthy and prosperous life. Expectations for technology are rising.It is also important to build a better relationship between science and society.It was a long time ago that there were people who said that women were not suitable for science.The world is waiting for you. I sent a message to the science girls.
