16th Graduate Research Forum (GRF)

STAC-J invites you to the 16^th Graduate Research Forum (GRF) to be held at Tokyo Tech Ookayama Main Bldg (H113) on April 14, 2012 (Saturday). The forum will feature research presentations by Filipino graduate students in the fields of Life Science, Social Science and Engineering.

The event aims to promote Science and Technology research and be an avenue to establish wide networks among Filipino and other researchers in Japan.

Admission is free. No prior registration required. All presentations are in English.

LIST OF SPEAKERS & PRESENTATION TITLES 

Mr. Erwin O. Brunio (Tokyo Institute of Marine Science and Technology)

"Overabundance of nothing: estimation of fish abundance in marine protected areas with many zeroes"

Ms. Jocelyn O. Celero (Sophia University)
"Managing Ethnic Identities: Filipino Mothers’ Patterns of Rearing Japanese-Filipino Children in Japan"

Mr. Nino A. Espinas (The University of Tokyo)
"Compleat Plant Physiologist: What goes in the lab, stays in the lab"

Mr. Ian Dexter S. Garcia (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
"Base Station Cooperation on Spatial Spectrum Sharing and Cell Planning: Foundations"

Mr. Pherr Errol B. Quinay (The University of Tokyo)
Earthquake modeling and simulation (Title to follow)

VENUE

H113 Main Building, Tokyo Institute of Technology Ookayama Campus
2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8550

ACCESS

1. Take Keihin-Tohoku Line (Japan Railways) to Ooimachi Station. 
Transfer to Ooimachi Line (Tokyu Transportation Systems) there and get off at Ookayama Station. The train ride from Ooimachi Station to Ookayama Station is about 10 minutes.

2. Take Yamanote Line (Japan Railways) to Meguro Station.
Transfer to Meguro Line (Tokyu Transportation Systems) there and get off at Ookayama Station. The ride from Meguro Station to Ookayama Station takes about 10 minutes.

3. Take Mita Line (Toei Subway) to Meguro Station and continue the ride to Ookayama Station.

4. Take Namboku Line (Tokyo Metropolitan Subway) to Meguro and continue the ride to Ookayama.

INQUIRIES

For questions regarding the event, email us at stacj.execom@gmail.com

GRF FIRST!

Sept. 12, 2011 (Tokyo)

STAC-J, together with the Tokyo International Exchange Center JASSO (TIEC JASSO) will hold a forum featuring presentations from Filipino graduate students and foreign students residing in TIEC on Sept. 24, 2011.  It will be held at TIEC, Odaiba.

This forum particularly aims to promote science and technology research, strengthen international relations and establish wide networks, giving emphasis to the importance of science and technology in furthering globalization and sustainable development. Experts from various fields of science and technology will share their contributions to their respective fields and after which everyone will have the chance to network while enjoying Filipino cuisine and refreshments. 

Admission is free. Doors will open at 12:30 PM. The organizers will offer simultaneous interpretation from Japanese to English and vice versa during the event.

For more info or to pre-register, send e-mail to:

tiecproject@jasso.go.jp or grf.secretariat@yahoo.com

How to get to the venue? Follow this link: http://www.tiec.jasso.go.jp/info/map_e.html

Kapihan 2011: Spring Edition

June 5, 2011 (Tokyo)

STAC-J successfully hosted a simple workshop on the basics of taking photos under its bi-annual project, Kapihan. Invited guest speakers Juan Paulo Gutierrez and Noli Fernan Perez shared their interests in photography and traveling to more than 20 participants in an afternoon of great camaraderie. The said activity was co-presented by PNB Tokyo.



1,2,3, click!
Participants learned about the basic functions and uses of the camera, things which a newbie should know.

Guest speakers Mr. Paulo (above inset) and Mr. Noli (below), kept the attention of the participants afloat with samples of their great works and encouragement to take photography as a worthwhile hobby. Of course, free flowing coffee helped in keeping everybody awake amidst the cool, breezy afternoon.



Walk the talk
Participants had the chance to enjoy the scenic Odaiba during a photo-walk after the workshop, where newly-learned photo-taking techniques were sharpened and tested in an impromptu photo contests among them.

Photo above: courtesy of Paulo Gutierrez.

Snapshot
STAC-J would like to thank all the participants and guest speakers and co-sponsor for the success of the said activity.

Photo above: courtesy of Paulo Gutierrez.

2011-2012 officers sworn in

Januray 23, 2011 (Tokyo)
The new set of officers for the academic year 2011-2012 was sworn in to office today at the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo.

Former STAC-J President, Errol Quinay, led the simple turnover ceremony of the organization's leadership to William Hong, this years's president, along with the new batch of officers namely: Chris Santos (Sophia University) - Vice Pres.; Christian Pangilinan (Tokyo Tech) - Secretary; Cherry Mateo (Univ. of Tokyo) - Treasurer; Michael Cocjin (Tokyo Tech) - PRO.



Photo above. STAC-J officers for the academic year 2011-2012.

Old and new

2010-2011 officers (above) debrief the 2011-2012 officers (below) after the induction ceremony.

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