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Introduction to 'Shin STEAM Education' Workshops

Tokyo Denki University, under the leadership of Chairman Sadatsuna Watanabe, is dedicated to fostering collaboration across its middle school, high school, and university. On September 20th, during the cultural festival known as the 'TDU Musashino Festival,' the university will hold two engaging workshops aimed at elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as the local community.

Workshop Details

The workshops are part of a larger initiative to strengthen collaboration among the institutions under the university's auspices. They are designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity and exploration, using insights gained from the university's human science courses focused on 'Exploration of Shin STEAM Education'. This is the first time these workshops will be conducted, aiming to immerse participants in the academic and campus life that the university offers, nurturing their future aspirations.

Workshop 1: Create Your Own String Instrument Concert

• - Date & Time: September 20th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
• - Instructor: Misaki Hayashi, 2nd-year student, Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, Future Science Faculty
• - Overview: Participants will learn the principles of sound while crafting their own string instruments. A mini-concert will follow, featuring performances with the instruments created.

Workshop 2: Creating Accessible Spaces from an Architectural Perspective

• - Date & Time: September 20th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
• - Instructor: Asuka Nakano, 3rd-year student, Department of Architecture, Future Science Faculty
• - Overview: This workshop explores the perspectives of individuals with dementia through videos and lectures, focusing on designing livable spaces suitable for all.

Both workshops will conclude with a lecture and Q&A session regarding university education and student life, led by Associate Professor Hiroki Kiba from the Center for General Education. The workshops will also be supported by students Yuuma Sato from the Department of Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Naoya Inoue from the Department of Information Systems Engineering.

Additional Festival Activities

The 'TDU Musashino Festival' will feature unique programs particularly aimed at showcasing the strengths of Tokyo Denki University's middle and high school. There will be a variety of activities, including:

• - Science workshops conducted by faculty
• - Programming experiences by the computer club
• - Experiments presented by the science club
• - Railway model exhibitions by the railway research club
• - Demonstrations by the Shaolin Temple Kung Fu club
• - Choir and theatrical performances
• - Exhibitions from various school clubs

Furthermore, information sessions regarding admission and educational policies will be available to answer queries from prospective students and their families. Through the festival, the university hopes to provide a platform for fostering active learning and showcasing educational activities among students from Tokyo Denki University’s middle and high schools.

TDU Musashino Festival Overview

• - Dates: September 20th (Saturday) – 21st (Sunday), 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• - Venue: Tokyo Denki University Musashino High School and Junior High School, located at 4-8-1 Kajinō-cho, Koganei, Tokyo (5-minute walk from Higashi-Koganei Station on JR Chuo Line).

Main Activities Include:

• - Science workshops (conducted by teachers)
• - Programming experience (Computer Club)
• - Science experiments
• - Railway model exhibition (Railway Research Club)
• - Martial arts demonstrations (Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Club)
• - Choral performances (2nd-year middle school students)
• - Plays (3rd-year middle school students)
• - Dance presentations, concerts, and a unique film screening
• - Admission inquiry room and mini-information sessions, alongside workshops conducted by current Tokyo Denki University students and faculty (only on September 20th).

Public Lecture:

• - Lecture Title: 'The Recipe for the Sun and Earth'
• - Lecturer: Aya Higuchi, Associate Professor at Musashino University (Former Associate at Tokyo Denki University)
• - Date & Time: September 20th (Saturday), 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• - Overview: The lecture will explore themes such as 'How did our Earth come to be?', discussing the origins of the universe and life through astronomical observations.
• - Organizer: Tokyo Denki University Junior and Senior High School Alumni Association.

For inquiries, please contact the Tokyo Denki University Junior High and Senior High School Office at TEL: 0422-37-6441 or visit their website.

Previous Highlights from the 'TDU Musashino Festival'

The musashino festival showcases the engagement of students, featuring impressive scientific experiments and performances, underscoring the vibrant educational environment fostered by Tokyo Denki University.