Visit to Kyoto University Graduate School

On June 18th, the second-year students visited Kyoto University Graduate School “Shishu-kan”.

They are planning the studies which they are researching in classes now. During this visit they listened to a lecture on how to research by blending social skills and science skills by Professor Kawai, and an introduction to astronomy research used in computer simulation by Mr. Hosono.  In addition, two graduate students introduced the contents and processes of the research.

Then, they made groups which had a graduate student as an adviser in each group.  They discussed their theme and the students got some advice in terms of their fields of specialty.

They are going to start researching using this advice from now on.

[the participants’ comments]

＊We discussed issues we hadn’t known about and made a new question, hypothesis and means to research clearly.  It’s a pity that we didn’t have enough time to ask more questions. 

＊I was inspired by the speech the graduate school students gave us. Especially, from the speech by Mr. Yamawaki, I remember that ‘clear awareness of problems involved’ and ‘logical hypothesis’ are important.  I will take advantage of knowledge I got from this induction.

＊Through this induction I recognized the importance of setting up a subject of our research.  I hope that I will be able to become a person like the graduate school students.