The PI’s role is to acquire and distribute resources. What does that mean? Well, it includes sharing gifts like these sweets received at the office.
While I kindly request no gifts when visiting me, when someone graciously brings them, I distribute them to the entire laboratory. As shown in the photo, these “Te Fukin no Shirabe” pastries were well-received by everyone! 🎵📦
I welcomed two visitors from Toyota KOSEN for lunch at our Western-style campus café.🍳 I enjoyed omelette rice while discussing their college, where CS is now their most popular department.
We later used a confocal microscope for cell observation.🔬 Despite the distance between our institutions, I hope to promote more facility sharing to strengthen our network.
Since last Thursday, I’ve been staying at the university. While I will have two visitors, there won’t be any business trips until mid-December. It makes me feel peaceful and relaxed.
Staying inside helps me catch up with the paperwork that’s been piling up 📝. Though I can’t take photos of new places, I love the familiar maneki-neko at our local Toyohashi Station – it’s so distinctly Japanese 😺.
In the Seminar on Interdisciplinary Research, my Ph.D. student Rifat presented, and I chaired the session. His presentation improved through two revisions, though explaining technical concepts to architectural students was still challenging. I enjoyed leading discussions that brought together basic principles and applications 👨🏫 ✨
Looking down from the second floor of Toyohashi’s downtown library, I saw children engaged in battles⚔️. Why?
It was an event called ‘Machinaka Quest.’ My son took on the 500-yen quest challenge, which included four games and a fairy-finding mission. These immersive gaming experiences are fascinating. It would be wonderful if universities could create systems where students naturally discover their own quests.
Believing in Piketty’s r>g theory†, I hold stocks offering shareholder benefits. As November ended, I found myself with expiring benefit coupons. Inspired by Mr. Kiritani‡, I set out to use them.
I managed to use coupons only at Gokurakuyu*, Bic Camera, and Kojima. Restaurant vouchers went unused due to my limited appetite and distant locations. Though rushing around to use these coupons seemed hectic, it turned out to be unexpectedly interesting.
Piketty’s r>g theory† † A key economic theory by Thomas Piketty stating that the rate of return on capital (r) tends to exceed the economic growth rate (g), leading to wealth concentration.
Mr. Kiritani‡ ‡ A famous Japanese individual investor known for maximizing shareholder benefits, often appearing in Japanese media as an expert on utilizing shareholder perks.
Gokurakuyu* A Japanese public bath (onsen) chain offering spa facilities and relaxation services.
🏃 The FT2024 jogging group started with just four people. Dr. Hashimoto promoted it during the conference, and we wondered how many would join.
By the final day, we had nearly 20 participants. The mix of walkers and runners created a welcoming atmosphere. These morning activities brought us closer than formal conference meetings. I’m grateful to all participants.
As an organizer of FT2024, I could only watch over the laboratory students’ presentations from a distance, without offering direct assistance.
Nevertheless, I was impressed by how they took ownership of their research and confidently explained their work to visitors. Their presentations showed remarkable strength and conviction. It was gratifying to provide this opportunity to 14 students, seeing them grow through their interactions with visitors.
Four international students’ first poster presentation at FT2024 Sendai. It can be stressful when language barriers limit the number of visitors they can interact with.
To address this, they considered effective presentation styles, incorporating actual devices, videos, and partial Japanese language elements. Looking forward to their next presentation. 4人の留学生たちの初めてのポスター発表。言語のバリアがあって、お客さんが限られるのはストレスになりますよね。
Inspired by Hashimoto-san, we launched the conference’s first morning jogging club, curious about who would join us in Sendai’s chilly dawn.
Four runners gathered on our inaugural day for a photo by the Kokeshi monument. We completed three laps of Nishi Park, covering 3km. This energizing morning activity was a welcome alternative to evening meetings. We’ve created a LINE group and look forward to growing our jogging community!
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