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Special Lecture on Himalayan Floods at Rissho University

Rissho University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences will host a notable event designed for high school students, their guardians, and school personnel. The special lecture titled, "Tracking Himalayan Floods via Satellites – What Happened in Nepal? Starting Disaster Research from 'Unknown'", is set to take place on November 7, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Kumagaya Campus. This event is fully free of charge and open to a maximum of 100 participants.

Lecture Theme

This enlightening session will focus on the massive disaster that struck Nepal in August 2026. Participants will engage with cutting-edge disaster research methodologies, employing a range of data, including satellite imagery, topographical analysis, glaciology, meteorological information, social media, and local reports, to unveil the details of the catastrophic event.

High school subjects like Mathematics, Geography, English, Physics, and Information Technology will be linked to academic research, demonstrating how foundational education can connect with real-world disaster investigation. Not just an educational lecture, this event will spark curiosity in students, showing how their classroom learnings can pave the way for scientific inquiry and career exploration.

Event Overview

• - Title: Special Lecture for High School Students – "Tracking Himalayan Floods via Satellites – What Happened in Nepal? Starting Disaster Research from 'Unknown'"
• - Date: November 7, 2026 (Saturday)
• - Time: 14:00 to 16:00 (Doors open at 13:30)
• - Venue: Rissho University, Kumagaya Campus, Academic Cube A204
• - Address: 1700 Mankichi, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture
• - Speaker: Associate Professor Hiroto Nagai (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rissho University)
• - Audience: High school students (primarily 1st and 2nd years), parents, school staff, and educators
• - Capacity: First 100 applicants (pre-registration required, free entry)
• - Organizer: Rissho University, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Learning Highlights

• - Experience Current Disaster Research: Participants will delve into the immediate satellite images following the disaster and various data analyses, revealing the truth behind the extensive phenomena that occurred in the Himalayas.
• - Realize the Connection Between High School Learning and Research: Attendees will witness how essential skills learned in school, including mathematics, geography, English, physics, and information technology, can significantly contribute to solving global disaster challenges and data analytics.
• - Parents and Educators Welcome: Family members and educators are highly encouraged to attend, as this provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights into career choices and investigative learning pathways for students.

Registration Details

• - Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 (Friday)
• - How to Apply: Interested participants must register via a dedicated registration form in advance.
• - Registration Form URL: Apply for Participation

This lecture promises an engaging learning experience for high school students, linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications in disaster research. Join us and explore the vital role of education in understanding and addressing global challenges!