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Welcome to the ISM Open House 2025

On May 23, 2025, the Institute of Statistical Mathematics (ISM) will host its Open House event with the theme "The Challenges of Data Science - Prediction, Discovery, and Creation". This year’s program aims to address significant global issues such as climate change, bringing together researchers and graduate students for an engaging day of presentations and discussions.

What to Expect

The Open House will feature:

• - Public Lectures: Focusing on "Environmental Science and Data Science in the Anthropocene," experts will delve into how trans-disciplinary (TD) research can help tackle global challenges. Topics include understanding past climate change, future predictions, and spatial demographic projections under various societal scenarios.
• - Research Poster Presentations: From 1 PM to 3 PM, faculty and graduate students will present their research in an easy-to-understand format. All posters will be displayed throughout the day, with a dedicated core time for interaction.
• - Statistical Consultation Room: From 10 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM, guests can ask diverse questions related to statistics, receiving answers in approximately 30-minute sessions.
• - Graduate School Information Session: For those interested in pursuing a degree in the Statistical Science Course at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, current students and alumni will share insights about the program and entry procedures from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Program Highlights

1. Public Lectures

• - Opening Remarks: Presented by Tomoshi Yamashita, Director of the ISM.
• - Keynote Speech: Yoshiaki Yasuoka, Emeritus Professor at The University of Tokyo, will discuss "Can Science and Technology Change Society? - The Mission and Role of Trans-disciplinary Research".
• - Climate Change Insights: Hideo Shiogama, Head of the Earth System Risk Analysis Laboratory at the National Institute for Environmental Studies, will share insights on "Past and Future Climate Change".
• - Urban Growth and Climate: Daisuke Murakami, Associate Professor at ISM, will present on "Climate Change and Urban Growth: Exploring Future Urban Distribution through Data".

2. Poster Presentation Core Time

During this session, researchers and students from ISM will break into three groups, each presenting for 40 minutes. A comprehensive list of poster titles will be made available on our website mid-May.

3. Statistical Consultation Room

This is an open forum for all statistical inquiries, where questions of any level are welcome.

4. Graduate School Information Session

Special focus on those interested in furthering their education in statistical sciences, with talks from current students and program overview.

Event Details

• - Date: May 23, 2025 (Friday)
• - Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• - Location: Institute of Statistical Mathematics (some programs available online)
• - Admission: Free, but registration is required. For further details, please visit our website.

Join us for this important discussion and exploration of the role of data science in tackling environmental challenges and shaping a sustainable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and emerging scholars in the field!