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by Professor Yoshiharu Tsujikawa
Dean,Graduate School of Engineering |
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At the dawn of the 20th century, the Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight and realized mankind's age-old dream of flying the skies. Since then, science and technologyÅ\including IT, nanotechnology, and the international space stationÅ\has advanced at a breakneck pace. These advancements have resulted in increasing sophistication and specialization in the field of engineering; the field where science and technology meet. On the one hand, we see a diverse range of disciplines converge such as medicine with bio-science and nursing science. Nevertheless, we are burdened with a multitude of issues that must be resolved, that is, "negative" legacies from the last century including problems regarding the global environment, energy, and population, as well as various social issues that relate to the aging of our societies.
Young researchers and engineers are essential in creating new forms of science and technology that will enable us to lead rich, hope-filled lives in the 21st century. This January, a small artificial satellite named "Maido 1-gou" was launched into orbit. Many students from the Graduate School of Engineering took part in this project, playing central roles in the design, development and test of the satellite. To become a creative engineer or researcher, one must not only deepen one's knowledge of a particular field, but one must also have a broad perspective. Based on this vision, we take seriously the training of individuals that enables them to function at the global level. To this end, we invite renowned international researchers, conduct classes in English in graduate school, and offer active support for high-achieving graduate students who seek to work or study abroad.
As you can see, the School of Engineering provides you access to cutting-edge, world-class education and research. Our entire faculty is behind you as you work to realize your dreams. We await you to take on this challenge. |
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