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Seminar Overview

The Okayama University Graduate School of Education is hosting a public seminar on school air conditioning systems and their health effects, with a focus on utilizing emergency transport data to enhance understanding of this crucial topic. This event is part of the university’s broader initiative to improve educational outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches and data science.

Event Details

The seminar, titled "The Health Effects of School Air Conditioning Systems: Verification through Emergency Transport Data," will take place on January 21, 2026. This event will be held at the Educational Faculty Building, Room 5206, located on the Tsushima campus of Okayama University, and will run from 18:00 to 19:30.

Presenter

Mr. Yuki Okano from Hitotsubashi University will present his findings. His research aims to uncover significant correlations between school air conditioning use and various health outcomes, supported by real-world data derived from emergency transport reports.

Audience

The seminar is open to all, including students, researchers, and the general public. This inclusive approach is designed to foster discussion and collaboration among diverse stakeholders interested in educational data science and its implications.

Participation Information

Participation in this seminar is free of charge. Interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance through the online form available here. This registration will ensure that we can accommodate all participants comfortably.

Host and Sponsorship

This seminar is part of a cross-program initiative titled "Cultivating Pioneers in Human, Society, and Culture's Future through Education and Data Science," funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Additionally, it is supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), under research grant numbers JP25K21944, aimed at pioneering educational data science through interdisciplinary approaches between causal inference and domain knowledge.

Follow-Up

After the seminar, there will be an optional individual consultation for those interested in the Educational Data Science degree program offered through the Master’s Course in Educational Science at Okayama University. This is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the program and how it can shape their careers in educational research and data science.

Why Attend?

As the digital society evolves, understanding the interplay between educational environments and health is crucial. The applications of alternative data in social science research are gaining traction, and this seminar provides a platform for meaningful discussions and insights into how educational data science can lead to enhanced learning outcomes and improved student well-being.

We encourage all those interested in the intersection of education, healthcare, and data science to participate in this enlightening seminar.

For more information about Okayama University and the Graduate School of Education, please visit here. For further details about the EIPPE department, explore their website here.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the seminar, please reach out to the EIPPE department at Okayama University's Graduate School of Education via email at eippe◎okayama-u.ac.jp (replace ◎ with @). For more specific inquiries related to health and research collaborations, additional contact details are provided below:

• - Okayama University Hospital: Research Development Center
• - Academic Collaboration: Research Promotion Section
• - Startup and Venture Support: Okayama University

We look forward to your participation in this important event where we explore the critical role that school environments play in student health and learning efficiency.