Science Castle

2012tokyo

Science Castle 2012 in TOKYO

Date] March 17, 2013 (Sunday)
【Hours】10:30-17:00 (10:00)
Place] Hitotsubashi Auditorium, Conference Hall

Oral presentations: 13

Poster presentations: 27

participant 204 name

119 middle and high school students, 37 teachers, 48 others

Award Winners

Castle Prize(Oral Presentation Section)

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Waseda Setsuryo Junior and Senior High School

Secrets of Overnight Curry

Castle Prize(Poster Presentation Category)

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Kohka Gakuen Junior and Senior High School

Energy Project ver2012

'Developing a plan for the supply of natural energy on an imaginary island'

International Christian University Award

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Miyagi Prefectural Fisheries High School

Analysis of Microflora Fibers during High-Temperature Fermentation of Fish Sauce

Liberace Award

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Fukushima Prefectural Aizu Gakuho High School

Evolution of body functions in the silkworm moth, Bombyx mori.
~ How did elite silkworm moths become gluttonous? ~ (in Japanese)

List of Presenting Schools and Themes

Oral presentations 13 schools

Presentation Theme school's name
Practical Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis Using MEGA5 Kumon International Academy Middle and High School
Search for new biofuel-producing algae from tsunami-affected soil and seawater Iwate Prefectural Takada High School
Analysis of Microflora Transition during High-Temperature Fermentation of Fish Sauce Miyagi Prefectural Fisheries High School
Research on growing media in environmentally controlled agriculture Fukushima Prefectural Shinchi High School
What are the political means to achieve a renewable energy society? Kanagawa University Junior & Senior High School
Renewable Energy Research Fukushima Prefectural Fukushima High School
Energy Project ver.2012 Planning a natural energy supply plan for a fictitious island Kohka Gakuen Junior and Senior High School
Research on space apple germination Aomori Prefectural Hirosaki Jitsugyo High School Fujisaki Building
Evolution of silkworm moth internal functions How did elite silkworm moths become gluttonous? Fukushima Prefectural Aizu Gakuho High School
Ushiku Nature VIII: Environment and Biological Network of Ushiku Marsh Ushiku Municipal Ushiku Daisan Junior High School
Research on model rockets Seibu Gakuen Bunri Junior & Senior High School
Secrets of Overnight Curry Waseda Setsuryo Junior and Senior High School
Hosei Second High School Physics Club - Taking to the skies with "Monozukuri" (manufacturing) Hosei University Second Middle and High School

27 poster presentations(including 13 schools that made oral presentations)

 Presentation Theme school's name
Biological Defense Functions of Chicken Eggs Kaetsu Ariake Junior & Senior High School
Effects of acid rain on plants Ritsumeikan Keisho Junior and Senior High School
Earth Science Club activities supported by the JST Science Club Activity Promotion Project Tokyo Metropolitan Mita High School
Look for biodegradable plastic-degrading bacteria! Keiai Gakuen High School
Trajectory of Sakura High School Astronomy Club Yokohama Municipal Sakuragaoka High School
Perseids & Geminids meteor shower observation Tokai University Urayasu High School and Junior High School
Following the life of a raccoon dog Kanagawa University Junior & Senior High School
Study of muskoxen in the Iruma River bed Seibu Gakuen Bunri Junior & Senior High School
Research on utilization aspects of radiation Kanagawa University Junior & Senior High School
Salt tolerance of cruciferous plants Fukushima Prefectural Aizu Gakuho High School
Glycerin's Antifreeze Properties Kyoto Prefectural Momoyama High School
Ecological Survey of Dandelion in Sagami Women's University Sagami Women's University Junior & Senior High School
Developing High School Specialists to create a group of Generalists Arco-iris feat. Asami
PET Bottle Truss Competition "PETLA Waseda Setsuryo Junior and Senior High School

On the day of the event

Oral presentations by junior high and high school students

Poster Presentation

Azabu University: Special Lecture by Prof. Kano

Social event with Dr. Kano, university students, and therapy animals

Hands-on lecture on kits for use in the classroom: Lecture on how to use bioluminescence kits by RIVANES staff

Which drug would you use? : Pharmacy Education by Pharmacy Interns

research well-informed circles

Evolutionary Games

Participant's Voice

Student Testimonials

  • It was a very meaningful experience for me to talk with students and researchers who are studying various fields.
  • I really enjoyed increasing my knowledge of science.
  • We were able to experience learning that we are not exposed to in our daily lives. It was a fulfilling time, just like coming to an open campus.
  • There are not many opportunities for middle and high school students to present their research, so thank you for your valuable machine.
  • The surroundings were so great that we decided to come up with a new theme ourselves.
  • I was impressed by the themes they were working on, which were all very interesting, so I was not bored. It was a good stimulus, and I would like to make use of it in our own research in the future.

Voices from Faculty

  • The place was organized in 7 minutes. It was easy to listen to without getting bored, and the theme and results were good without being overbearing.
  • Each school's presentation was very attractive and motivated the club members.
  • I participated with great interest, but felt that the content was a bit overcrowded for the time.
  • I think the students' presentations were magnificent and very good.