The University of Ryukyu and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology plan to hold the 2011 Asia Pacific Science and Technology Youth Exchange Forum as follows.
1. Event information
A. Sponsors: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Ryukyu
B. Place: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Okinawa, Japan
C. Theme: Corals in 21st century, and the future of island, government and coastal communities
D. Dates: 2011.08.23. ~ 8. 26.
E. Concept: Present and discuss the problems and their solutions facing Pacific region communities (English and
Japanese used)
F. Participants: 40 students, 20 each from Japan and elsewhere, 10 expert panelists (ecologists, coral biologists,
climatologists, economists, sustainable development specialists)
G. Invitees: College students from Japan and Pacific Rim communities
H. Cost to be paid by sponsors: international airfares, accommodations, meals, conference and social events
(domestic airfares and insurance premiums are not included)
2. Screening of participants
A. Qualifications: Undergraduate students at Jeju National University
B. Number of finalists: 2 (to be recommended to the University of Ryukyu)
C. Finalists announced: 2011. 8. 12.
D. Applications papers
1) CV, or curriculum vitae in English
2) Description of Interest
E. Screening: Preliminary qualifiers sent to interview
F. Deadline: 2011. 8. 3.(Wednesday) 16:00
G. Finalists notified: 2011. 8. 5.(Friday) 14:00
H. Submit to: Center for International Affairs (754-2198).
