In cooperation with the Ehime Prefectural High School Cultural Federation's Natural Science Division, Ehime Science Research Workshop was held at our school, with 154 students and 25 teachers from 13 schools in Ehime Prefecture. It was as an exciting workshop as last year. From our school, 24 students from the general course from the science mathematics course, and one teacher participated in the workshop.
Mr. Seiji Shigematsu, vice principal of our school, gave a lecture and practical training on the theme of "The Key to Finding and Solving Problems". Participating students from each school thought about the issues raised, presented their ideas online and interacted with other schools.
The representative groups that will participate in the National Cultural Festival gave presentations on their research projects and answered questions. From our school, the third-year science and mathematics course students, Tobe-Yaki Ginnans, who are representatives of Ehime Prefecture in the division of chemistry, presented their research and answered questions.
Participating schools: Niihama Minami High School, Saijo High School, Komatsu High School, Imabari Nishi High School, Imabari Kita High School, Matsuyama Minami High School, Matsuyama Central High School, Matsuyama Commercial High School, Toon High School, Ozu High School, Uwajima Higashi High School, Ehime University High School, Saibi High School
It was a meaningful time before the National Convention. The comments I received were very useful. I also enjoyed interacting with other presenting schools. There was a lot to learn. I would like to continue to work hard in the future.
( 309HR Matsuura Rune)
The poster made by three members including me won the first prize in “ISLP International Poster Competition 2020-2021 in JAPAN”. And it was selected as a representative of Japan in the world competition.
Our team thought about how to revitalize agriculture in Ehime prefecture from the data science, titled “Attractive Ehime Project.” Our research started by analyzing a lot of data on agriculture in Ehime. After analyzing the numerical value, five points were given as current issues, which are “Transition of Orange’s production in Ehime,” “Ehime’s output ranking,” “Transition of the number of agricultural workers of Ehime,” “The average age of agricultural workers,” an d “The employment rate of the disabled in Ehime, the first year of Reiwa era.” Then we hit upon hydroponics as an effective measure in solving these issues. Hydroponics is one of the methods for agriculture which is attracting attentions because it does not use the soil, so it is easy to replant, get stable production, and many other advantages.
We thought that this might be an opportunity to think about diversity regardless of conventional agriculture such as citrus cultivation. Moreover, we thought that it would be possible to promote the land use of closed schools because it can be used at low cost and the employment of people with disabilities because it would be easy to work and adjust heights of stands.
In addition, considering the feasibility, we specifically proposed the form of factory operation in collaboration with public institutions and the ideal land for building a factory.
We believe that the development of such agricultural normalization should lead Ehime to the prefecture where agriculture is active and attractive.
This was my first time working on data science, and I had a lot of trouble. Thanks to supports from teachers and team members, our team was able to receive a wonderful award. Thank all of people who helped me a lot for giving me a valuable experience. (204, Sae MATSUNAGA)
On Sunday, July 18, we the fifth SSH students, who are “germinated brown rice team,” visited a laboratory of Dr. Moeka ISHIDA, who is assistant professor of Graduate School of Agriculture at Ehime University and our graduate of the second period SSH.
Dr. ISHIDA belongs to the field of animal cell engineering education, which specializes in bio-engineering, and studies the functionary of food not only for animal cells but also for ones in experimental animals and human beings. We have been conducting task research and receiving experimental guidance from members of Dr. ISHIDA’s laboratory.
In order to avoid COVID－19, we had been taught online, but this time we were very glad to actually visit her laboratory.
When I first visited there, I was surprised to find many research posters was on the wall in front of the laboratory. And I was also moved to learn once again that many foods are being studied for their functionary. Afterwards, we did conduct a protein quantification experiment after hearing the explanation of the results. I really appreciated their sparing a lot of time to teach us despite their busy schedule. Especially Dr. ISHIDA showed us cell culture experiments. I could full-scale experiment up close and I almost forget the time went by.
I thought it was a very valuable experience to be able to receive research guidance from our graduates. I really envy SSH students because I am in the general course.
( 205 Karin MATSUOKA )
I took part online when FESTAT 2020 kicked off. Prof. Matsuo Yutaka at Tokyo University gave us a lecture titled “the likelihood and future of AI and data science”. The lecture made me think about the necessity of data in the world, which can be used in various situations. Furthermore, not only the lecture but also presentations were held.
I could have a very good time. I will do my best in the next presentation. ( 305HR TSUGUEDA SARA )
