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The 5th UGSAS Seminar

On June 16, the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS) held the 5th UGSAS Seminar, attended by 41 people (17 students, 18 teaching and administrative members, and six representatives from companies).

First, two students made presentations on their experiences in the "Research Internship," one of the academic programs of UGSAS.
Ms. Ben Othman Sana gave a report on her experiences at ICHIMARU PHARCOS Co., Ltd. She talked about how invaluable experiences there were, mentioning the unique laboratories and equipment of the company were things she would not have been able to see at the University, as well as how welcoming the people of the company were to her. Ms. Vonny Indah Mutiara gave a presentation on her internship at Andalas University, Indonesia. She spoke about her experiences interviewing local people, and said that she would make best use of this opportunity to the research works in the future.

Second, the representatives from the five companies from the Industry Subcommittee* presented company overviews and outlined what their companies want from students. The back-and-forth with the students and company representatives was spirited and fruitful, with such concrete questions as the companies' positions with regard to hiring doctoral candidates, etc.

Lastly, Dr. Mayumi Yamamoto, Director of the Health Administration Center, delivered a lecture on health management while studying abroad. The participants, especially the students planning to participate in research internships and international meetings, listened intently to the lecture.
*The Industry Subcommittee is made up of five companies in the Tokai Region specializing in biological and biotechnological research. Its objective is to cultivate highly-skilled professionals. 

Ms. Ben Othman Sana giving her presentation
Mr. Mitsuhiko Nakada from SALADCOSMO CO., LTD. giving his presentation


【Program】

1.1.Research Internship Report

・3rd year  Ms. Ben Othman Sana Internship at ICHIMARU PHARCOS Co., Ltd.
・2nd year Ms. Vonny Indah Mutiara Internship at Andalas University (Indonesia)

2.Company Overview and What Companies Expect from Students

Presentations by 5 companies from the Industrial Committee
・ICHIMARU PHARCOS Co., Ltd.
・Gifu Shellac Manufacturing CO., Ltd.
・SALAD COSMO CO., LTD
・Sanyu Consultants Inc.
・Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.

3.Health Management While Studying Abroad

Dr. Mayumi Yamamoto, Director of the Health Administration Center

2015.08.07

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