The OSU-UT MEXT Grant Project
Toward an “Inclusive Smart Society“: A society where people of diverse backgrounds play an equal leading role based on innovative technology
Students from the University of Tsukuba and Ohio State University will participate and collaborate from all fields to propose innovative ideas that will change society, involve local governments and private companies, and support the process of social implementation. The goal of the program is to develop human resources who can play a leading role in solving global issues from the bottom up and building a society in which diverse people can coexist in harmony, as well as nurturing talent for international social startups.
The Ohio State University and The University of Tsukuba have a longstanding partnership. Beginning in 2023, University of Tsukuba was awarded the MEXT grant from the Japanese Ministry. The purpose of the grant project is to collaborate with OSU to offer coursework and faculty, staff, and student mobility opportunities around the concept of the inclusive smart society (ISS). This collaboration has been bolstered by the twin designations of Tsukuba City as one of Japan’s smart cities1 and the Smart Columbus initiative. Ohio State partner units include: Office of International Affairs, College of Education and Human Ecology, College of Engineering, and College of Arts and Sciences.
Participation is open to all OSU students.
Currently enrolling:
Global Engagement Course Opportunity- Introduction to Inclusive Smart Society II- A 7 -Week Virtual Course
Learn about the concept of an inclusive smart society, with classmates from OSU and University of Tsukuba, Japan. This online, asynchronous course is part 2 of a 3-course series. There are approximately 7, one-hour videos and associated discussion activities. Students who participate in the course series may be eligible for a fully funded academic experience to the University of Tsukuba in 2025. Dr. Sue Sutherland is the professor for this course.
Registration information:
ISS II
Undergrad:
KNPE 3193 – 0070
Class Number – 37570
Graduate:
KNPE 7193 – 0010
Class number – 37568
For more information, contact Dr. Carlotta Penn- penn.123@osu.edu
Previous Courses:
Fall 2024 Semester
Inclusive Smart Society I
Introduction to Inclusive Smart Society- A 7-Week Independent Study
Learn about the concept of an inclusive smart society, with classmates from OSU and University of Tsukuba, Japan. This online, asynchronous course is part 1 of a 3-course series. Students who complete the course series are eligible for a fully-funded academic experience to University of Tsukuba in 2025.-2026.
To register, contact Professor Dr. Peter Paul paul.3@osu.edu
For more information, contact Dr. Carlotta Penn – penn.123@osu.edu