Learning necessary for living in the society of the future

 Josai University will launch the "Center for Mathematics and Data Science" in April 2021 and formulate an educational program that transcends the humanities and sciences.Especially for new students, we offer "Introduction to Data Science", and students acquire essential skills to survive in the future data-driven society.

 In addition, first-year education to ensure a smooth start to study at university, liberal arts education and career education that transcend boundaries and hurdles between faculties and departments, and small-group, inquiry-type seminars that tackle local problems. I am trying.

 I would like to further promote the development of an open environment and create opportunities to create horizontal connections that transcend the boundaries of universities and departments in learning. 

 For example, setting a theme and creating opportunities to come into contact with various ideas through lectures that can be learned regardless of department, and making use of the geographical advantage of being a university located in Saitama, we will collaborate with neighboring universities, local communities, and local companies. By implementing it, I would like to reveal the interests and concerns that are sleeping in the students.

 In fact, such a cross-departmental industry-university collaborative education program has already started.If the students themselves feel that they want to try this or that it is interesting, or have an experience that gives them even a little more confidence, it will become a driving force for them to demonstrate their unexpected strengths and deepen their learning.

 

Message to high school students
"University like a salad"

 In order to cultivate “collaborative creativity”, “friends” are necessary.Josai University offers a variety of opportunities to meet “friends,” such as club activities, volunteer activities, and studying for qualifications.

 In Building 23, there are many spacious spaces where teachers and students can gather and talk.In a free atmosphere, exchange opinions with faculty, staff members, and friends in seminars and circles, explore solutions to problems in the world together, and take action if necessary.This kind of learning will foster your “collaborative creativity”.

 In a salad, ingredients with different colors, shapes, and flavors are placed next to each other, and on top of that, they create a single deliciousness together while preserving the individuality of each.Josai University aims to be a university that is like a salad.

 There are many problems in the world that cannot be divided into right and wrong.In addition to being taught the “right thing” according to the textbook, I hope that you will learn here how to continue to learn and think throughout your life so that you can face many problems, and cultivate the ability to proactively collaborate with your colleagues.

 

President Fujino talking with students at a seminar

 

 

President of Josai University and Josai Junior College

Youzo Fujino

Specializes in civil engineering, especially planning, construction, maintenance and disaster prevention of infrastructure such as long bridges.He has been involved in numerous bridges both in Japan and abroad, including the Rainbow Bridge. 1972: Graduated from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo;After working as an assistant and lecturer in the Department of Structural Engineering at the University of Tsukuba, he became an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Engineering in 74, a professor at the same in 76, and an emeritus professor at the University of Tokyo in 77. He is 82 years old, he is a Senior Distinguished Professor at the Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, Yokohama National University. In 90, Professor Emeritus at Yokohama National University. In April 2013, he became president of Josai University, and in April 14, he concurrently served as president of Josai Junior College. 20, Medal with Purple Ribbon. 20 Japan Academy Prize.

 

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