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Public thesis presentations by Dept. of Polar Science students (notice)
This is to notify you that the public presentations of theses by students of the Dept. of Polar Science will be held as specified below.
Since the presentations are public, everyone is welcome to attend.
| Presenter | Mr. Nobuhiko Kokubun (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
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| Time | Dec. 19, 2008 (Fri.), 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, 2F, Research Bldg. |
| Title | Feeding strategies of two species of penguin on the Antarctic Peninsula |
| Presenter | Ms. Yukiko Tanabe (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
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| Time | Dec. 26, 2008 (Fri.), 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, 2F, Research Bldg. |
| Title | Optophysiological and ecological study of algal communities in Antarctic lakes |
| Presenter | Ms. Akio Yoshida (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
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| Time | Jan. 27, 2009 (Tues.), 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, Research Bldg. 2F |
| Title | Seasonal and long-term variation in geomagnetic activity |
The Dept. of Polar Science’s Yukiko Tanabe (D5) awarded best young researcher prize at 73rd Japanese Society of Limnology convention
At the 73rd Japanese Society of Limnology Convention, held from October 10 to 13, 2008, at the Hokkaido University Conference Hall, the poster presentation conducted by the department’s own Yukiko Tanabe (D5) was awarded the society’s annual prize for best young researcher.
Poster presentation title: Variation of light at Antarctic lakes in summer and the response of algal communities - focusing on changes in photosynthesis and coloring (Yukiko Tanable & Sakae Kudoh)
The Dept. of Polar Science’s Yukiko Tanabe (D5) won the best poster prize at the researcher prize at the 8th public symposium of the Japanese Association for Photosynthesis Research
At the 8th public symposium of the Japanese Association for Photosynthesis Research, held at Nagoya University’s Noyori Conference Hall, on May 30 and 31, 2008, the presentation of our department’s own Yukiko Tanabe (D5) won the award for best poster.
Poster presentation title: Variation of light at Antarctic lakes in summer and the response of algal communities - focusing on changes in photosynthesis and coloring
Two Dept. of Polar Science students go to pursue research at overseas research institutes under the 2007 SOKENDAI Overseas Study Program.
Each year, SOKENDAI sends selected students to gain research experience overseas as part of its SOKENDAI Overseas Study Program. The students get to work at cutting-edge places of research, and to rub shoulders with many world-class research scientists, thereby enhancing their specialist expertise and broadening their international perspective. The program aims at cultivating researchers equipped to play active roles on an international scale, and it provides support for sending students overseas to participate in international joint research activities. Selections are based on applications open to all students of the university.
In 2007, two students from the Department of Polar Science were awarded opportunities for overseas study. Reports of their experiences can be read by clicking the links below.
| Name of student | Takashi Iwata, Dept. of Polar Science (D2) |
|---|---|
| Overseas location | Iceland |
| Overseas institution | Southern Denmark University |
| Period | July 2 to 29, 2007 |
| Final report | http://www.soken.ac.jp/education/haken/pdf/iwata.pdf |
| Name of student | Tatsuro Adachi, Dept. of Polar Science (D4) |
|---|---|
| Overseas location | Antarctica |
| Overseas institution | Maitri Station (India) |
| Period | Nov. 18, 2007 to Feb. 9, 2008 |
| Final report | http://www.soken.ac.jp/education/haken/pdf/adachi.pdf |
Reports of overseas study experiences by students of other departments can be read by clicking the link below.
http://www.soken.ac.jp/education/haken/index.html
2007 student research presentations held
On March 7, 2008, student research presentations were held in the 6th floor hall of National Institute of Polar Research (together with special joint use researchers of NIPR). The presentations delivered on this day are outlined below.
| Student research presentation program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Greeting and administrative information - Keishi Kanda | 10:00-10:10 | |
| Space and Upper Atmospheric Science (Chairperson: Assist. Prof. Yoshihiro Tomikawa) |
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| Mitsunori Ozaki (Kanazawa University Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, D1) |
Estimation of ionosphere penetration zone of natural ELF/VLF emission in Antarctica by means of multipoint observation | 10:00-10:10 |
| Hydrology[Alternatively, “Polar Meteorology and Glaciology”?] (Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Kumiko Azuma) |
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| Hatsuyo Kobayashi (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D1) |
Stratosphere and troposphere exchange based on meteorological data from the 45th Antarctic research expedition | 10:30-10:50 |
| Takuya Tatenuma (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D1) |
High temporal resolution analysis of insoluble solid particulate concentration and stable water isotope ratio (δD, δ180) of ice cores at Dome Fuji in Antarctica | 10:50-11:10 |
| Geoscience I (chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Koichiro Doi) | ||
| Kazuya Kitada (Kobe University Graduate School of Science and Technology, D3) |
Change in crust thickness of the continent-ocean boundary around Lutzow-Holm Bay due to separation of Gondwana, as estimated by aircraft gravity anomalies | 11:10-11:30 |
| Kim Tae Hee (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D3) |
Gravity variation related to earth rotation | 11:30:11:50 |
| Akio Yoshida (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D5) |
The reason for abnormally high geomagnetic activity in 2003 | 11:50-12:10 |
| Lunch break | 12:10-13:00 | |
| Geoscience II (chairperson: Assist. Prof. Naoya Imae) | ||
| Takafumi Niihara (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D2) |
Petrological features of impact-fused H chondrite | 13:00-13:20 |
| Ayako Sugisaki (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D5) |
Effectiveness of photoluminescence dating techniques in carbonate-poor marine areas | 13:20-13:40 |
| Geoscience III (chairperson: Assist. Prof. Tomokazu Hokada) | ||
| Hitoshi Kamitomo (Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Science and Engineering, D2) |
Geological and petrological characteristics of the Nagato and Kumano Rivers region of the Hida belt, particularly along the Kumano River | 13:40-14:00 |
| Tatsuro Adachi (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D4) |
A metamorphic history analysis of the Sor Rondane Mountains in East Antarctica | 14:00-14:20 |
| Tomofumi Inoue (Ehime University Graduate School of Science and Engineering, D1) |
Structure of mantle discontinuities around Showa Station | 14:20-14:40 |
| Break | 14:40-14:50 | |
| Bioscience I (chairperson: Assist. Prof. Masaki Uchida) | ||
| Katsuyuki Tokura (Osaka Prefecture University Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, M1) |
Seed composition and change in division frequency of moss-inhabiting filamentous fungus at Ny-Alesund | 14:50-15:10 |
| Kengo Kato (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D2) |
Diversity and quantitative relationships of microorganisms in snow and ice | 15:10-15:30 |
| Takeshi Inoue (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D2) |
Structure of lichen communities in high-altitude Arctic glacier regression areas and correlation with topography | 15:30-15:50 |
| Naoko Kan (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D4) |
Organic decomposition and biomass of microorganisms in polar terrestrial ecosystems | 15:50-16:10 |
| Bioscience II (chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Kentaro Watanabe) | ||
| Takashi Iwata (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D2) |
Feeding behavior of female Antarctic fur seals using accelerated recording | 16:10-16:30 |
| Motohiro Ito (Hokkaido University Graduate School of Environmental Science, D1) |
Feed selection and feeding behavior of thick-billed murres - feeding themselves vs. feeding their chicks | 16:30-16:50 |
| Takashi Yamamoto (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D1) |
Analysis of the wintering behavior of streaked shearwaters using a compact data logger | 16:50-17:10 |
| Nobuhiko Kokubun (Dept. of Polar Science, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, SOKENDAI, D4) |
Comparison of marine environment adaptation [A direct translation would be “utilization.” Please consider.] of two species of penguin using a GPS logger | 17:10-17:30 |
Scene of student presentation
Guide to thesis presentations by Dept. of Polar Science students
The Dept. of Polar Science students listed below will conduct public thesis presentations. Since the presentations are public, everyone is welcome to attend.
| Presenter | Mr. Itoyuki Nishioka (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
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| Time | Dec. 25, 2007 (Tues.), 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, Research Bldg. 2F, NIPR |
| Title | Rock magnetic study of basalt at Lonar impact crater in India: Effects of stress waves on rock magnetic properties |
| Presenter | Mr. Hiroki Motoyoshi (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
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| Time | Jan. 17, 2008 (Thurs.), 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, Research Bldg. 2F, NIPR |
| Title | Distribution of snow grain diameter on East Antarctica ice sheets using satellite remote sensing |
* Open to everyone, free of charge
Inquiries regarding the above
Academic Promotion Section, General Affairs Department, Administration Division, NIPR
1-9-10 Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8515
Dept. of Polar Science student, Itoyuki Nishioka (D5), awarded the “Student Presentation Prize” (Aurora Medal) by the Society of Geomagnetism and Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences.
At the 122nd General Assembly and Lecture Meeting of the Society of Geomagnetism and Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences, held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2007, at Nagoya University, the Dept. of Polar Science’s own Itoyuki Nishioka (D5) was awarded the Aurora Medal for best student presentation.
Presentation title: “Shock experiments on andesite: changes in residual magnetism, hysteresis and anisotropy.”
Dept. of Polar Science student, Yukiko Tanabe (D5), wins poster excellence prize at the 7th Symposium of the Japanese Association of Photosynthesis Research.
On May 25 and 26, 2007, the 7th Symposium of the Japanese Association of Photosynthesis Research was held at Okayama University’s 50th Anniversary Hall. At this event, our department’s Yukiko Tanabe’s presentation was honored the prize for best poster.
Poster presentation title: “Adaptation of algae to strong light and UV radiation in Antarctic lake ecosystems - a study of photosynthetic pigments and accessory pigments.”
2006 student research presentations held
On Friday March 9, 2007, student research presentations were held in the 6th floor hall of the National Institute of Polar Research (together with researchers of NIPR). [Please confirm that this matches your intended meaning] The titles of presentations by Dept. of Polar Science students are listed below.
| Titles of presentations by Dept. of Polar Science students | |
|---|---|
| Takeshi Kamimura (D5) | Eruption of water from beneath the seafloor in Lutzow-Holm Bay. |
| Itoyuki Nishioka (D4) | Direction and strength of residual magnetism obtained from basalt around Lonar Crater. |
| Hiroki Motoyoshi (D4) | Distribution of snow grain diameter on Antarctica ice sheets using satellite remote sensing. |
| Akio Yoshida (D4) | Factors in glacial-interglacial variation. |
| Yukiko Tanabe (D4) | Strategies of algae adaptation to strong light and UV radiation in Antarctic lake ecosystems. |
| Nobuhiko Kokubun (D3) | Feeding behavior and feeding environments of penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula. |
| Takashi Iwata (D1) | Diving behavior of Antarctic fur seals. |
| Kengo Kato (D1) | Survey of microbial ecosystems in the snowy valleys of the Tateyama Mountains. |
| Takafumi Niihara (D1) | Petrography of H chondrites subjected to shock. |
Scene of student presentation
Guide to thesis presentations by Dept. of Polar Science students
The Dept. of Polar Science students listed below will conduct public thesis presentations. Since the presentations are public, everyone is welcome to attend.
| Presenter | Mr. Tsutomu Yamanokuchi (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan. 12, 2007 (Fri.), 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, Research Bldg. 2F, NIPR |
| Title | Determination of grounding lines and ice sheet surface shapes in Antarctica using InSAR. |
| Presenter | Ms. Kazue Suzuki (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
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| Time | Jan. 22, 2007 (Mon.), 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
| Place | Lecture room, Research Bldg. 2F, NIPR |
| Title | Study of air and steam transportation to Antarctic ice sheets using path line analysis. |
* Open to everyone, free of charge
Inquiries regarding the above
Academic Promotion Section, General Affairs Department, Administration Division, NIPR
1-9-10 Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8515
Guide to thesis presentations by Dept. of Polar Science students
The Dept. of Polar Science students listed below will conduct public thesis presentations. Since the presentations are public, everyone is welcome to attend.
| Presenter | Ms. Minako Tamaki (Dept. of Polar Science, D5) |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug. 18, 2006 (Fri.), 1:00 (for approx. 1 hour) |
| Place | Lecture room, Research Bldg. 2F, NIPR |
| Title | Material science relating to the formation and differentiation processes of mesosiderite parent bodies. |
* Open to everyone, free of charge
Inquiries regarding the above
Academic Promotion Section, General Affairs Department, Administration Division, NIPR
1-9-10 Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8515