We participated in High School Students Summit on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” 2024 in Kumamoto.
Assembly Hall at Kumamoto-jo Castle Hall and Reception Party at Hotel Nikkou Kumamoto
Date: August 23^rd in the morning Admission reception, breakout sessions
　　　　　　　　in the afternoon Opening ceremony, Commemorative photo shoot, Breakout sessions, Reception party
　　　August 24^th in the morning Commemorative tree planting, Monument unveiling ceremony, General Assembly, Closing
                               Ceremony
Breakout sessions：Group M　
③“Considering creative reconstruction based on lessons learned from large-scale disasters”（38participants）
Participants：Tagajo HS(Miyagi), Wajima H S(Isikawa) Hitoyosi HS(Kumamoto),KaishinHS(Kumamoto),Takamori                                             HS(Kumamoto), Germany, Mexico, Singapore
Title : Creating an Ideal City through Early Restoration by AI Robots
Each group will decide on a problem and a solution, then present it. After that, all opinions will be pooled together to compile an action plan for Group M, which will be presented at the general meeting.

General Assembly
After the welcome concert on stage, the opening ceremony will begin.
After the guests' greetings and their respective performances, they were welcomed by Kumamon.

Day 2: Commemorative tree planting ceremony

After the tree planting in each area, a monument unveiling ceremony and a group photo session will be held.

If you access the Kumamoto City homepage, you will find the following URL, where you can watch the video.（DAY1  DAY2）

As a part of the Hawaii tourism promotional activities, an observation team comprised of Governor Josh Green and 15 others visited Ehime prefecture, and in particular our high school. A ceremony and campus tour were held as described below. 　Welcoming them were mainly students from ESS. In his speech the Governor emphasized the deepening of the relationship between Hawaii and Ehime as well as his feelings about the Ehime Maru Accident and the bereaved families.
Indeed, through last December's school trip to Hawaii, Waipahu High School's visit to our school in June, and the visit by the Governor's observation team to our school this time, the relationship between our high school and Hawaii has never been deeper.

Date                         September 10th (Tuesday) 9:30～10:40
Contents                 Ceremony (National Anthem, greetings from our principal and from the
Governor of Hawaii)
Student presentations
Campus tour

I was the ceremony's host speaker for this time's exchange session.  Although I was nervous, I was able to proceed smoothly thanks to my hard practice.  The Governor and his party were very friendly people, so I was able to relax immediately and fully enjoy this opportunity.  This experience gave me confidence in my English skills and made me want to study harder to improve my English even further.  ( 208HR SHINOHARA)

We participated in the 26th research publication competition of high schools for science and mathematics in Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu held in Shimane Prefecture from 19 to 21 August.
The "Kobukuro" group presented their poster, and the "Ginkgo" group gave a presentation on the stage.  We were able to confidently present our research to many students and university professors from other prefectures. 　The Q&A session also gave us new perspectives that will lead to the development of our research, so the time we spent was meaningful.
Based on what we learned this time, we will continue to work on our future activities. 　 the research presentations by other high school students were all very interesting. 　We also discovered new things through talking with scientific experts.

This experience made us grow. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
( Kinoshita Yui, Miyamoto Kaho )

The “Wave Group” from the third-years on the science and mathematics course participated in the 2024 Super Science High School Student Research Presentation meeting held at the Kobe International Exhibition Hall on August 7^th and 8^th, ultimately winning the Poster Presentation Award. 　The session lasted a total of 3 hours, during which all our students engaged in  question-and-answer sessions together with the judges, students from other high schools, and their teachers. 　Our students enthusiastically explained their research to visitors at their booth, in which those listening showed great interest. 　We also received many valuable comments and suggestions regarding our measuring instruments as well as other ideas to improve our research.

Despite having only just returned from the Gifu Sobun the previous weekend, they persisted splendidly until the end of the session. 　Participating students said that the group were able to adapt their explanations flexibly to the listeners’ understandings.  ( 309 KUSUNO )

The 48th National High School Comprehensive Culture Festival, Natural Science division (Gifu Sobun, 2024) was held from August 3rd to 5th, Saturday to Monday.
      The “Wave Motion” research group, consisting of third-year students from our school’s Science and Mathematics Department, represented Ehime Prefecture in the physics division.
      They presented the results of their two-year research project on the theme of “Conditions for resonance tubes with a wide natural frequency range.”  All our attending students were also able to ask questions proactively and enjoy deep exchanges with the other schools through all of their research presentations.
      As a result, our school received the “Commissioner for Cultural Affairs” Award (Excellence Prize)

I felt very happy to be able to present the results of my research, on which I have been working with the cooperation of many people, on such a grand stage. In the future I would like to continue compiling research papers and take on further challenges.　( 309 KUSUNO )

We went to the Advanced Data Science training Course on August 1st and 2nd. 
First, on the first day we went to Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Tokyo University of Technology’s Institute of Industrial Science.  At Tokyo Institute of Technology, we received training on how to use tools and knowledge to infer unknown object.  We were able to work together and discuss which tools use and we think how to open the object of all.
Next, at the Tokyo University of Technology’s Institute of Industrial Science, we visited two research laboratories.  We were able to learn about technologies, such as AI, Robots, and electricity.  It will make our lives more convenient, and I think it gave us an opportunity to rethink our own lives.
On the second day, we visited the laboratory of statistical mathematics and True Data Inc.
At the laboratory of statistical mathematics, we got to see the latest technology on account of their supercomputers, as well as learn about the history of computers thanks to the old computers they have on display.  At True Data Inc, we used the software “Urecon” to search trends of product sales. We were able to learn how to use data properly.
This training was a great experience for us.　( 209  Iwata Suzuma , Katsuta Aruha)

On July 30, 2024, A total of 18 people from 4 groups participated in the Nikkei STEAM Symposium held in Osaka.
Having participated in an online workshop since April, we worked on this presentation from scratch and completed it. 　　While we were having trouble deciding on the theme, we did a lot of research and thought about the content, figured out the story, and worked together as a group.　　We were inspired by the high-level presentations made by fellow high school students. 　　After the repairs the day before, we traveled by bus and stayed the night before. 　　On the day of the event, we participated all day from the morning until the closing ceremony in the evening.
We stayed the night after and traveled by bus for 5 hours, which made us tired, but I believe it was a very meaningful activity.　
My impression：　I participated in the Student Summit - Future Earth Conference. It was a good opportunity to think about the current state of the global environment and the possibilities for the future from various perspectives, giving us a sense of crisis.
On that day, I had the valuable experience of an intense five minutes presenting in front of a large audience. ( 205 　Mukai　Yuka)

　On July 28th, we participated in the primary-round of the WRO, World Robot Orimpiad held during the summer vacation.  The theme was “disaster and recovery robots”.  Jobs such as restoring bridges, moving objects are very important.  Because Minami High School was participating for the first time and had little experience, we unfortunately weren’t able to pass through the round.　
　The experience of working and thinking together, making and programming robots across different grades, departures and teams, were irreplaceable!  For the next year’s WRO, we hope to use what we learned to achieve better results. (209  MIYOSHI )

　On July 26th, the lecture was held with an analysis tool, “Dolphin Eye”, by Corp. True Data.  We can grasp the consumption tendency through the purchase data. 
In today’s presentation we learned how to get true data from huge amounts of data.
In the workshop, we used the sales data of everyday items to find differences compared to other items.
     I want to make use of the skill to solve everyday problems that I learned this presentation.（305  OZAWA Takuma,  YANO Kose）

　　On Thursday, July 25th, we held a workshop for elementary school students, ”Programming Class: Let’s Try Programming with LEGO Blocks!”, in collaboration with Ehime University’s Data Science Center.
This time, 30 elementary school students from Matsuyama City participated.  During the workshop, they built a cleaning robot using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime.  They used sensors and devised a program to enable the robot to clean without falling off the desk.  All groups worked together to move the robots and complete the cleaning.
      Thank you to all the children who took part.  I would be happy if this experience can further their interest in programming and robots.　(University Student Assistant HIGASHINO)

We gave a presentation to junior high school students on how to conduct Science research projects. 　I talked about the change in the sound of the writing pad when flipped. 　The junior high school students listened very earnestly and asked lots of questions, which was great.
It was a wonderful opportunity for us to present our results.  I’m really glad that the junior high school students enjoyed it.
       I hope them continue to be interested in many different things and explore them further. (209 TACHIBANA)

On July 16^th, Second-year students in the science and mathematics department gave online presentations on the research projects they are working on as part of Super Science. 　They were also able to listen to presentations on research projects from well-known schools across the country, which was very inspiring. They will continue to work hard on their research projects over the summer vacation.  I hope to continue to make use of this experience to advance my research.  (209 HATANAKA)

　We took lectures on how to generate business ideas. 　What impressed me most was about advertising.　 I learned the importance of narrowing down the target audience. 　By doing so, the services and the market size become clear. 　When I actually thought of it that way, it became easier to think of an effective advertising method for the target audience.

　It was interesting to think that the services we usually use are thought of in this way. Thank you very much for your valuable lecture!　(204 Akase Manami)

   Five members from the Natural Science Club (formerly the Physics Club) who created a diorama of Matsuyama Castle received a letter of appreciation from Matsuyama Mayor Katsuhito Noshi. The diorama was created to provide a clue for the visually impaired to obtain information on the shape of Matsuyama Castle through the sense of touch. It will be loaned to students on school trips to special needs schools visiting Matsuyama in the future.

Mayor NOSHI is also an alumnus of our school, and he told current students, “Make your classes count,” and “Don't say ‘I can’t do it anyway...’ because it reduces your potential!” He gave us a passionate message. Encouraged by this message, all students, faculty and staff will continue to devote themselves to their future school life.（209 Tomoi）

On April.6^th, at Saijyo Senior High School, we presented at a competition as our first SSH activity of this year.  The third-year students in the science and mathematics course announced their research results and communicated with other schools' students.  We will make use of this experience.

I was able to learn various opinions and perspectives through this experience. I think this can be useful for not only research but also everyday life. (209 Okamura)

The Physics club has worked on a project to create a diorama of Matsuyama Castle, and has completed a prototype of the diorama.  This was produced by the request of Matsuyama City as an educational material to introduce Matsuyama Castle to visually impaired students visiting Matsuyama.  This time, we had people from Matsuyama blind school actually touch the product and give us their opinions. ■

 I was happy to receive a feedback that it made them want to visit Matsuyama Castle again.  We would like to improve and complete the castle. 　(209HR Tomoi Ayato)

We participated in Ehime Science Challenge 2024 on February 4th at Ehime University. There, we summarized and presented our research results using posters and listened to presentations by students from other schools.  It was a very good experience.

2023 Gather! The Science Research Presentation Exchange Meeting (Online National Conference) for Girls in Science (organised by Notre Dame Seishin Gakuen Seishin Junior High School and Seishin Girls’ Senior High School) was held on February 3rd (Saturday), using an online conference system called “oVice”, in which each student moved an avatar in a virtual presentation room.  From our school, two groups of second-year science and mathematics students presented their current research projects.  Through the presentation of the results of their daily scientific research activities, the students were able to exchange research across disciplines and regions and deepen friendship and camaraderie among female science students. ■

I could broaden my perspecvtive of the world by listening to other science girls and female scientists.　(209HR JINNO Maho)

On January 26th, the Ehime Super High School Consortium was held at Camelia Hall, Matsuyama City Community Center and we participated in it as a representative student for Super Science High school Project.

 A panel discussion titled “High School Students’ Ideas for Regional Revitalization in Ehime Chuyo” was held.

 Tomoi, a second-year student in the science and mathematics and I took part in it.  I have gained valuable experience through this. I had the chance to think deeply about things around me that I didn’t normally think about.■

 I am going to make most of this experience for my future. (209 HOKIGUCHI)

Two teams participated in the finals of the Natural Science Division of the Prefectural High School Literature Festival.　We will go on to participate in Gifu Sohbun 2024

December 26, 2023 9:33 p.m.

Two physics research teams from our school, selected from 48 preliminary teams, participated in the final of the Natural Science Division of the Prefectural High School Festival held at Matsuyama Chuo High School on December 26. 4-minute presentations and 4-minute Q&A sessions were held. This year, the judges made many comments on the presentations, and the presenters, although nervous, were seen answering the questions carefully. The results of the judging were as follows:

“Sachet Team (Physics)” with Research Topic: “Development of sachet seasonings that do not splatter contents when opened” Encouragement Award

“Wave Team (Physics)” with Research Topic: “Conditions for resonance tubes with a wide natural frequency range” Excellence Award■

We had a good time. (209HR Kusuno Ginpei)

   We won the Prefectural Governor's Award at the Japan Student Science Award Ehime Prefecture Competition and participated in the central final examination! December 17, 2023, 19:00 Kojo Research Institute, a third-year science and mathematics student, submitted an item to the Japan Student Science Award. However, at the Ehime Prefectural Tournament, he won the Prefectural Governor's Award and was selected to participate in the  central Tournament. In addition, I was selected as a representative at the central preliminary examination (document examination) held on November 12th, and participated in the central final examination (remote) held on the 17th. For the central final examination, participants were required to submit in advance a video summarizing their enormous research results into a 5-minute presentation with about 10 slides, and after the regular examination, they had to work hard to prepare the video while preparing for the personal exam. The question-and-answer session on the 17th required a lot of patience, as rigorous answers were required regarding the investigation of previous research, the validity of the model in model experiments, understanding of theoretical formulas, and comparisons with experimental values. However, we were able to somehow answer the question based on our experimental experience and knowledge. One of the students who participated said, ``Although it was a very tough question and answer session with lots of tough questions, I was happy that they asked questions after fully understanding our research, and it was a fun time.'' I got it. This marks the end of this research group's research activities. Although this is a difficult time, I hope that you will do your best to realize your career path.

The Kojo research group was awarded the first prize in the central final screening of the Japan Student Science Award.

 December 22, 2023, 9:15 p.m.

   Project Research As a result of the central final screening of the Japan Student Science Award, the Kojo research group was awarded the first prize. I will not forget what I learned this time and will continue to improve my skills in the future.

   In a cooperative class between Ehime University and our high school,  first- and second-year students from the science and mathematics department attended lectures and laboratory tours.

   Lecturer: Dr. Yuko Kamika (Associate Professor, Department of Food Production Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University)

Content:

(1) Observing the sorting of tomatoes harvested at a plant factory

(2) Collecting data sorted by a sorting machine

(3) Significant difference test using individual weight data (lecture and exercise at the Media Hall of the Center for Information Technology)

   First, we visited a solar-powered plant factory. Tomatoes were grown in a tall plant factory with glass walls, different from ordinary plastic greenhouses. The tomatoes were planted not in the soil but rather in rock wool and hung from above, making it look more like a "factory"  than a "field”. By controlling the plants’ growing environment, they are able to supply farm products at stable prices and quality throughout the year.

   Next, we also observed the sorting of harvested tomatoes by weight.

   After the tour, the students moved to the Information Media Center, where they had a lecture on significance tests while doing exercises using spreadsheet software.

   In a cooperative class between Ehime University and our high school,  first- and second-year students from the science and mathematics department attended lectures and laboratory tours.

   Lecturer: Dr. Yuko Kamika (Associate Professor, Department of Food Production Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University)

Content:

(1) Observing the sorting of tomatoes harvested at a plant factory

(2) Collecting data sorted by a sorting machine

(3) Significant difference test using individual weight data (lecture and exercise at the Media Hall of the Center for Information Technology)

   First, we visited a solar-powered plant factory. Tomatoes were grown in a tall plant factory with glass walls, different from ordinary plastic greenhouses. The tomatoes were planted not in the soil but rather in rock wool and hung from above, making it look more like a "factory"  than a "field”. By controlling the plants’ growing environment, they are able to supply farm products at stable prices and quality throughout the year.

   Next, we also observed the sorting of harvested tomatoes by weight.

   After the tour, the students moved to the Information Media Center, where they had a lecture on significance tests while doing exercises using spreadsheet software.■

   I believe that the methods we learned for data processing will be valuable for our future research.  ( 209 Ochi Kotaro, Sueda Yuito ) )

   On November 12, two third-year students of the school's Science and Mathematics Department participated in the presentation and award ceremony of the Botchan Science Award at the Tokyo University of Science.  It was a presentation of five outstanding research studies selected from among 221 papers, with 10-minute presentation presentations and a question-and-answer session with the university professors.  The presentation was the culmination of three years of work.  We have shown the possibility of reducing the disadvantages of wind power generation with the flywheel we have invented.  Unfortunately, we did not win the Grand Prize, but the judges gave us high marks, saying that our presentation was very good and that our research was highly complete.

   In addition to this, we received comments such as, "We would like to know what issues would arise if we increase the size of the power generation equipment.

   The competition was such that I would like to make the most of this experience in my future activities at the university I am going to attend.

   Received the Ehime Prefecture High School Education Research Association Science Department Chairman's Award (biology field) at the Fun Science Contest

   The final round of the Fun Science Contest was held at Ehime University on November 11. One team from our school participated in this contest, in which teams had to solve difficult problems in the six fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and ICT.  As a result of the judging, our team won the Ehime Prefecture High School Education Research Association Science Club President's Award in the biology field.

   In this contest, all eight of us were able to work out what we had studied in our respective areas of expertise.  As a result, we received the prize in the biology field.  However, it was not just about winning or losing. ■

   It was a great opportunity to stimulate our intellectual curiosity and motivation through cooperation with our peers and competition with other schools.  It was a day that made us want to deepen my knowledge and experience in the future. ( 209  Takaoka Ryuto, Kuromitsu Eita )

November 8, 2023

   The SS,DS research midterm presentation was held.  Eleven groups of second-year science and mathematics students and four groups of second-year regular course students made presentations using posters.  First-year science and mathematics students, their advisors, and a teacher from the steering and guidance committee participated, with each group giving two poster presentations and a question-and-answer session.  Furthermore, the second Matsuyama Minami SSH Administrative Guidance Committee meeting was held.  Based on guidance and advice from many people, we will further our research.  Thank you to the steering and advisory committee members for their guidance and advice. ■

   I felt nervous but I learned a lot of things which I needed.　( 209  Shimamoto Eigo )

   The second Steam Lecture of this year was held at school and Professor Hideto Takeuchi, from the Meijo University Teaching Center, gave a lecture titled “Choosing a career path in the AI era ― What kind of learning can compete with AI?”　 He said that in the future, the world will be in an age defined by the question “How can we coexist with AI”, and since the speed of AI’s evolution will be fast, only people who have true ability will be able to survive.■

   I felt like the 90-minute lecture went by too quickly, and his passion reached us students’ hearts.  The lecture was meaningful.

   It was very useful for me to hear Mr. Takeuchi’s lecture.  Also, I figured out how we will use AI in the future and I will try my best to use it well. ( 204 MATSUMOTO Aoba, HIGASHI Soshi )

   I had a hands-on experience at the Wang Ding Time Science and Art Experience Hall and Ya Dong University of Science and Technology.

   I gave a presentation on Sound Power Generation with Plastic Parabolas and Resonance Tubes at an international forum and had a lot of fun interacting with people from different countries. 

   At New Taipei Municipal Yingee Vocational High School, I participated in Japanese language classes and learned about ceramics. I was able to make friends with the students who were not so familiar with each other and interacted with them a lot.  My host family was very kind to me and I was able to spend a fulfilling week in Taiwan.

   I feel that spending a week long time in Taiwan was a great experience. It was very difficult to deliver a 10-minute presentation in front of presenters from various countries, and I realized how poor my English skills were. However, I gradually became able to communicate in English, and I think I have grown as a result.

   The Taiwanese people were really kind to us and we became such good friends that we still keep in touch with them. I miss them very much. ( 209 Rua HONDA )

   We held an international joint research meeting with Waipahu High School.

October 21st, 2023

   An international joint research meeting was held online on October 21st.

   This research project started in 2021 and is an ongoing activity in collaboration with Waipahu High School in Hawaii, Uwajima Higashi High School, and Saijo High School, with the theme of comparing the water environments of Ehime and Hawaii.

   Currently, our school's biology department is taking the lead in researching a water circulation system that uses ginkgo charcoal to create a simple plastic bottle filter.■

   It was our first time to present our research results in English, so we were very nervous, but with the help of our teachers we were able to do it.  (108 Tanimoto Mitsuki, Haga Tsuyoshi)

 We have started to make diorama of Matsuyama castle by 3D printer because we were made a request by Matsuyama City Industry and Economic Department.  Five students who belong to the physics club will join this project as members.  In the evening of the 22^nd, the person in charge came to explain this project and exchanged opinions actively.   (209 MURAKAWA Kotaro)

Mr. Kunimatsu talked in detail about the topic of endocrine disruption from its mechanism to the problems of environmental pollution.  The content was very interesting.

Lastly, I visited es-Bank.  It has been keeping biological samples collected from all over the world for 50 years, and researchers make good use of them for various studies.  The biological samples are kept at 25℃ in a refrigerated warehouse.  In the warehouse, we can see the sea turtles, dolphins and penguins that are preserved there.    (109 KOIKE Nonoka)

  Our team whose subject is forest utilizing visited Daioseishi Shikoku head office in Shikokuchuo city on Tuesday August 22th.  We are formed regardless of students’ majors.    So, we enjoyed our research to take advance of their strengths. In Kawanoe factory, we were overwhelmed by its large-scale facilities for production and we developed understanding of products which are sold in Japan and overseas.  Then talked about cellulose nanofiber (CNF) which is sustainable and contributes to a low-carbon society by soft from a division of development.

     We had a valuable opportunity and experience.  ( 206 HISHIZAKA Yu )

Our school's third-year science and mathematics flywheel group participated in the poster section of the Chugoku/Shikoku/Kyushu Science and Mathematics High School Topic Research Presentation Competition, which was held in Tottori City on August 17th and 18th. We were able to present our research to university professors, teachers and students from other schools using flywheels and propellers.  During the Q&A session, there were some pointed questions and points.  Even though we were confused at some point, we were able to carefully communicate with each other about our research results.

 ■　I was also able to interact with colleagues from the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions who were also working on research projects. 　Although we did not receive the award, we gained valuable experience in getting our research known.

 [Research theme] Wind power generation using a flywheel whose moment of inertia changes

On August 9^th and 10^th, at the Super Science High School student research presentation held at the Kobe International Exhibition Center, three third-year science and mathematics students from our school’s Kojo group gave a presentation on “conditions for the occurrence of glare phenomena.”  And received the Encouragement Award (2^nd place nationally in the physics field).  The judging was held in the form of a poster presentation, and we had active discussions with many university teachers and high school students from SSH schools.  We had a very fun and meaningful time.

We gave an enthusiastic presentation during the Q&A session.  At the award ceremony, we were surprised to hear my school's name called out.

  ■We were delighted that both schools won awards. We are very happy to have achieved a result that I never expected: second place in the nation. 　From now on, I would like to finish my research so as not to be embarrassed by this result.　　( 309HR Masaya Watanabe)

Three second-year students of the Science and Mathematics Department of our school participated in the COC OUS-R Interim Presentation, a high school-university cooperative project to promote scientific inquiry activities in the Faculty of Science, Kyoto University, in which 21 schools from all over Japan participate. 　On the first day, a slide presentation was given first. 　Our school gave a presentation titled "Butyric Acid in Ginkgo Biloba for the Improvement of Bad Odor". 　There was a lively Q&A session, and our students were seen actively asking questions. 　After the presentation, students from other schools gave poster presentations and had fruitful discussions.

On the second day, after conducting chemical experiments on dyes, we had an exchange meeting with high school students around the posters.

■We would like to thank all the professors and students of Kyoto University for taking time out of their busy schedules to provide us with this opportunity. 　I am glad to have good experiences.    ( 209HR  Jinno　Maho )

　On the second day, we went to Tokyo to visit the Institute of statistical Mathematics and true data, Inc. At the Institute of statistical Mathematics, Dr. Miyasato first gave an overview of the institute and we toured the facilities.  Then, Dr. Mchihashi introduced his study on “Modeling Evaluation of Tanka” We learned the importance of considering “invisible data” and modeling it mathematically.

     At true data Inc. Dr. Toyama gave a “practical workshop on Data Analysis Vitalizing URECON” Each group researched and discussed products of interest to us.  Then summarized and presented our findings.

     Through these seminars, the participants experienced more practical things about data analysis and STEM education.  We will continue to hone our skills to apply the knowledge we learned this time to our future research projects, career exploration, and other activities.

  I learned a lot about how to handle data. I would like to refer back to this as I handle data in my own studies.   ( 209 Kameoka Mayu )

In this training, 2nd and 3rd year students visited universities and companies in the Kanto region for two days starting August 1st.

On the first day, we visited Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo.　　In the former, in Professor Nagahara's workshop, each group made a hypothesis, measured it, and considered about what it could be expected mathematically through these results.

In the latter, we took a lecture about STEM education, scientific and technical communication,　astrophysics and neutrinos.

After that we visited several facilities and used an educational app developed by  graduate students to consider how it worked.

Both were very interesting and exciting for us.

On Friday, July 21, a hands-on programming class was held at the Media Hall in Ehime University's Comprehensive Information and Media Center. 　Twenty-five elementary school students from Matsuyama City participated in the class and experienced programming using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime.

The school's ICT education support staff and STEAM education support staff served as instructors, and two Ehime University students, who work as school supporters , and 16 first- and second-year students from the school supported the elementary school students as teaching assistants. 　First, the students created their own robot cars with LEGO bricks, programmed them using the SPIKE software, and gave them a test drive. 　Next, they improved the robot car by using gear parts to make it run faster, and finally, everyone competed in a robot car race.

Thank you to all the students who participated in the event. We hope that this event will spark your interest in programming and robot.

 　All of the children in this hands-on class were interested in programming, and they immediately put into practice what we taught them, such as how to move forward and how to make it faster, which we enjoyed.

　 STEAM Symposium, which Nikkei Newspaper hosted is held in Osaka International Exchange Centre.  15 students in three groups took part in a three-month online workshop since April.  As ‘Cheers!’ we worked together to make presentations with the advice of university student supporters and business people working in the field.

    Five third-year students took part in “Student summit ~Future Earth Conference~” which suggested ways to protect future earth.  Five third-year regular course students took part in a “Poster session,” which let them experience the hypothesis Testing Cycle.  Five second-year regular course students took part in the “DIS steam seminar,” which suggested ways to use ICT in educational facilities.

    We left the school at 6:30 am on July the 19th by bus.  We started research as soon as we arrived.  It was very busy, with the closing ceremony at 4:30pm.  But we were able to learn through the presentations of various people. Business people and people involved in the Osaka Expo were invited as judges.  The thigs pointed out were instructive.  The many presentations were easy to understand, and they taught us a lot of techniques.  We were only able to attend this for half a day, but it was very fulfilling.

   The result of this was that we won the best prizes in ‘DIS steam seminar’.  We received compliments on our presentation.  This encouraged us for our future research in Data Science Ⅱ.  It was hard work, but it was very meaningful.       (205HR TAKAHASHI Yusuke)

On June 16^th,a cultural lecture for high school students was given by a manga artist, Mr.Shinichi Sakamoto, “In search of your manga expression.”  He is a sincere person, passionate and dedicated to research. He talked about his success and setbacks in his life of loving manga, and his passion conveyed to students' hearts.  There wasn't enough time for every student to inquire about everything he had experienced or advices during the question and answer session.  It was a meaningful lecture for students.  Our school positioned this lecture as the "A:Art" of STEAM education and conducted it as a STEAM  lecture.  The students were able to learn from Mr.Sakamoto, who also has airs of being a researcher, about “a heart that loves research” and “the importance of continuing to gather data without fear of failure.”

When I attended the lecture, I realized I want to find something that I can absorb myself in.    (204  Kuroda Sara)

　For 3 days from December 6th, 40 science and mathematics students took part in the event "Kansai Training." 　We did our best towards these fulfilling activities: 

Attend a Seminar at the Museum of Nature and Human Activities, Hyogo 

Communicate using Lego SPIKE at Hyogo Prefectural Kahogawa Higashi High School 

Communicate with alumni over Zoom.

The most interesting part of the day was the visit to Kakogana Higashi High School. The students at that school were also science and mathematics students, just like us, so we were able to discuss our respective research on the same wavelength, giving us hints for our own research, and a boost to our motivation.

On the second day of the training, we went to Osaka.

Specifically, the Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University, and the Bio-history Research Hall at the Osaka Science Museum.

At the research facility, we were able to observe the latest technology of Japan. Also, because we were able to get a closer-than-usual look at the university's facilities, we were able to see a place we often go to in a new light.

On The third day,  we're a little sad to think that today is the last day, but we'll do our best to make the most of it, and learn a lot. 

Bando Kobe Science Museum

"SPring 8"(Super Photon ring @ 8 GeV) and "SACLA" (SPring-8 Angstrom Compact free electron LAser) 

We were able to learn about many of Japan's latest technologies. In addition, we were able to learn about the challenges and rewards of working as a researcher from the stories of people involved in the research there.

                                                           (109HR   OCHI Syoya)
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   On October 19th and 20th, I participated in the High School Students Summit convention on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” 2022 for 2 days.  It was held at the Toki Messe in Niigata city. In the breakout sessions, we shared our opinions on the theme “Disaster Risk Reduction” and discussed it together, In addition, I gave a presentation whose title was “Fabrication of seismic isolation rubber which can be used for furniture.”  I made a lot of friends, including international students, and played a role in a commemorative tree planting.  Through this summit, my awareness of disasters and measures against them increased. I had a wonderful time. ■（OZAKI Yuka　109）
            

Waipahu High School in Hawaii, Uwajima Higashi High School, and ourschool have been conducting an international joint research project on waterpurification since last year.  This time,the progress of research in the three schools was mutually presented andconfirmed.   In this school, we tried tofabricate a variety of filtration devices and determined the performance of thedevices through pack tests.   Inaddition, Uwajima Higashi High School and Waipahu High School reported on theirefforts to purify rivers using oyster shells and native Hawaiian plants “Akulikuli”,respectively.   And then, we have a lively exchange of ideas.　

Auther’s opinion:  At the third exchange meeting, the studentsbecame accustomed to asking questions in English and were able to interactactively.  I would like to continue to domy best with them. 209―Kaito Matsutomo
      

   First and second grade students of our science and mathematics class took part in the Super High School Consortium on Friday, January 28th.
   The group “Negibou's” was the representative for assignments from second grade students, and gave a presentation that we are working on a daily basis at SSH with students from other schools. Also, we exchanged opinions and hold a question-and-answer session. We received many opinions, comments and questions from other school's students, which solved as food for thought fir future research.
In addition, another student of the science and mathematics class gave presentations about efforts to revitalize the local industry of high school students in the Chuyo region, in the middle part of Ehime Prefecture, efforts regarding the Under-15 Job Challenge of junior high school students and so on along with an exchange of opinions.
   Students of the science and mathematics class were able gain valuable experience that broadened them horizons using presentations from different fields through exchange of other school's students in this consortium.

Author’s Opinion: I think　I was able to grow through interaction with people I am usually unable to get involved with. I would like to make use of this experience and continue to enjoy my research.  209 Sae SHINGU
     

   First grade students took part in a science workshop at school on the 27th January, 2022, inviting Dr. Sebastian Ritterbex, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theoretical and Computational Mineral Physics in Geodynamics Research Center of Ehime University. The research titles were as follows; “Research on the properties of tiles”, “Research on dyes of Ginkgo biloba”, and “Improving the Convenience of Flywheel-Based Wind Power Generation”
 
   Three groups made their presentations in English clearly and logically, which were splendid and quite impressive, and received high praise from participating researchers. It is hoped that students will make good use of today's experience so that it could become the foundation for the upcoming research events that students are expected to join this spring. Also, the students worked as moderators managed the workshop very smoothly so as to make it lively and productive. We are really proud of our students for their hard work and for today's success. We hope that students will keep up their good work and grow into prospective young researchers with brilliant scientific minds. 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Sebastian Ritterbex, for his advice and support to our workshop. ■

Student’s Impression:
   We started presentations for our preparation later than intended, so we thought we wouldn’t be able to make it in time, but in the end we managed it. Also, since it was the first presentation we’ve ever given, we were very nervous, but we are glad to have been praised by so many teachers.
We appreciated the opportunity to announce our research to the audience. ~ NINOMIYA and HINO, Class 109
       

      On January 9th, the program "Space: The Ultimate Field Trip" (Space Engineering, Life in Space, etc.) was hosted at our school in collaboration with the Director of the Space Research Institute Grant Consortium at the University of Hawaii, Art Kimura and Rene Kimura. This year, we invited Miyazaki Prefectural Nobeoka High School and Yamaguchi Prefectural Shimonoseki West High School, and we three schools all took part in the program.

      From our school, 37 students from the 1st and 2nd grades of the regular courses and science and mathematics courses participated. Mr. Kimura explained the extraordinary and mysterious phenomena that occur when living in space in an easy-to-understand manner using demonstrations of scientific experiments. Although tending to seem difficult at first glance, learning about and understanding these mysterious phenomena is essential for the intellectual profession and space development technology, and life in space is established by applying basic scientific concepts as well as familiar technologies. We were able to see space in an up-close-and-personal way.

      After Mr. Art Kimura's presentation, a question and answer session on space was held, and all three schools asked questions about life in space. We students learned freely about life in space and the latest space-related news, along with a question-and-answer session held in English. Art Kimura praised us for the questions we asked. Through this initiative, we were able to strongly experience the contentment of grappling with challenges.■

Author’s Impression: It was interesting that the technology necessary for space development was already familiar to our lives.  So, I came to realize that the technology we know and regularly use can be useful for other things, and the technology we don't know how to use can be useful for almost anything.　209. Haruto IMAI
                

　As part of extracurricular lessons “Science Club” of the target science and mathematics first grade, the second training support science and mathematics teacher program was held. This program is a chance for students to promote future science and mathematics education, to get science and mathematics first grade students more interested in science, and for the program to become a place of learning for both students and teachers.
　Continuing from the first event in November, the topic of this second event was conducting experiments. The students discussed discoloration of anthocyanin from pancake mix ingredients. Since this time was a training session, we used pancakes prepared in advance, but next time let’s make pancakes with blueberry jam at home! ■
Author’s opinion: “This training was the first time I learned using food, which was a fresh experience.” ~ Keita MIYOSHI
            

　The advanced science training ~first day~
First year students of our department of science experienced this training. We were studying advanced science based on the theme of SSH. We report on this activity. We’ll make use of this experience and knowledge for research and finding our way in life.
〈first day 12/13: Shikoku Seiyo Geopark de STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics)〉
　Shikoku Seiyo Geopark is a “Park of Earth” which has four hundred million years of history. The purposes of this park are conservation, education and geotourism. Students of our department of science don’t study geology, but we got to know the earth science and ecosystem in Ehime. So, we could learn a lot of science. This training was valuable for us.
・Lecture “About Shikoku Seiyo Geopark”(by Mr. Takahashi)
・Field trip to see fossils from the Jurassic era. (We saw fossils that are rare elsewhere in the world; one such type was “rudists,” for example “asari.”)
・Field trip to Anagami cave. (We saw three hundred Kikugashira bats.)
・Went to the Shikoku geo museum. (We touched the oldest rock in the world, Acastu Gneiss.
~Feeling~
　Unlike Matsuyama City where we live, we came to know Seiyo City and were able to rediscover the charm of Ehime Prefecture.
         
〈second day 12/14〉
　 Ehime University's Nanyo Fisheries Research Center, in collaboration with the town of Ainan, is conducting research aimed at the complete cultivation of "Ehime Suma" or sea bream.
 This session, Dr. Hidetaka Takeoka, the director of the center, gave a lecture on the bright future of the fishing industry and the "science mind". In the afternoon, we visited the laboratory, aquarium, and fishpond where students work hard day and night on their research.
 I was able to fully feel the appeal of the science of fisheries in the majestic nature of the Uwajima Sea.
　・Lecture : Current status and future prospects of fisheries in Ehime, research and human resource development at the Nansui Research Institute, scientific thinking, etc.”
(Dr. Hidetaka Takeoka, the director of the center)
・ Visit to Funakoshi Station : We visited a state-of-the-art research facility.
・Visit to Nisiura Station (Umiraiku Ainan) : We observed the ontogeny of zebrafish in real time.
　By observing the large-scale laboratory equipment and advanced research contents of the Ehime University Minamiiyo Fisheries Research Center, expectations and hopes for the future course grew, and the motivation for SS has further increased.
         

Organizer: Ehime University Environmental ESD Instructor Training Course
Joint Sponsorship: Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Minami High School “Ehime High School Students SDGs Meeting”

[The First Meeting]
(1) All-Genders Area
(2) SDGs School Area

　In the 3rd Year of the Reiwa Era, the Ehime High School SDGs (“sustainable development goals”) meeting was held. The first and second grade students participated in this meeting. This year, it was planned/organized by Ehime University students. We discussed “what we can do” and “what we want to change” with Prof. Osamu KOBAYASHI and five university students.

　Though Minecraft is a popular video game these days, it seems that it is being introduced in elementary schools in developed countries as a tool for learning programming. Since it seems to not yet have been introduced in higher education to a large/significant degree, we were only able to experience “advanced science.” Owing to Internet security reasons, students were not permitted to use their own PCs, however they were able to experience “SDGs in Minecraft” with university students’ PCs. ■

Author’s Opinion: Although it is a little difficult to consider SDGs as a personal problem, I thought it was interesting and easy to understand, because I could think about SDGs in the context of a virtual school built in Minecraft. I think it is important not only to verbalize what I think but also to be able to visualize it in order to find ways to solve the problem. (204 Rei MATSUMOTO)
     

   On November 18th and 25th in the afternoon, a high school and university collaboration class held by teachers at Ehime University was held for the second time this year.

   First grade science and mathematics class physics course “All About Plasma Energy”, by science and engineering class Prof. Tsunehiro MAEHARA.
First grade science and mathematics class biology course “Understanding viral infection from the basics, and activities at Ehime University Proteo Science Centre”, by Centre associate Prof. Hiroki TAKAHASHI.

   Second grade science and mathematics class Medical Life Science course “The origin of diseases caused by cell disorders, the significance of high school and university collaboration and total type selection” by medical class Prof. Junya MASUMOTO.
   Second grade science and mathematics class engineering course “The story of Earth-friendly hydrogen” by class Prof. Yoshiaki ITAGAKI.■

Author’s Opinion: We have been unable to visit the university on/for this collaboration class until now. We were taught clearly about the challenges we have faced, how to solve them, and the expected outcomes on each field as research progresses based on the content of each specialty. Our science and mathematics classmates were able to get a good chance to experience the significance of the research. We would like to thank the teachers at Ehime University. We were able to improve our own research ability, and [feel] the way of life in the future. (209 Hiroto OKA)
        

   A group of third-year science and mathematics students studying　butterflies received the Best Paper Award at Bio Koshien. 
   The organizers of the conference appreciated the format of the dissertation and the method of consideration by statistical processing. 
   Such an evaluation was a great encouragement for us. 
   Today , the scientists of tomorrow continue to fly like butterflies into the unknown. 
 
Topic: Observe butterfly flight from a morphological and ecological point of view 
Member: Ito Yuki , Osawa Rina , Toyooka Anna , Nanba Wakana  CLASS 309
 

   On November 20th, the Natural Sciences Division of the 35th Ehime Prefectural High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival was held. 18 students from class 209 participated, submitting 9 works in total. As a result, “Removal of Marine Pollution Substances by Negibouzu” (onion-head plants) won the excellence award, which is equivalent to the first place in the Chemistry category, and it will be recommended as a representative of Ehime Prefecture to the 46th National Cultural Festival to be held in Tokyo next year.

   However, including other teams of our school, during the question-and-answer session with teachers and students from other schools, I encountered a problem in how to summarise and present our research results. Despite the current situation where contests have been cancelled or held remotely due to the influence of the new coronavirus, this was the first opportunity for students to present their research to students from other schools, and they were unprecedentedly nervous, The teachers think that we can improve our research by gaining such experience and coming into contact with good presentations and works from other schools. They would like us to spend our time researching how to write a dissertation, collecting data that is still lacking, and summarising good research results.

Author’s Opinion:
 I received a lot of advice from teachers and students from other schools at this competition. From now on, I would like to make use of it to advance my own research and have more fun.(209 Yuha KITAMURA)
    

　On Sunday November 14th, we participated in this conference. 　We exchanged our opinions and presented the results of the international joint research we have been conducting since this summer. 　We seven first-year students from the chemistry and biology clubs gave our presentations and answered questions. 　Although it was our first presentation, it was a good experience for the future.

<Theme>
　The Comparative study of water environment between Ehime and Hawaii

<Presentation students>
　Matsumoto Kaito・Imadzu Riku・Kanou Hibiki・Inada Tesshou・Mori Senato・Shiraishi Hikaru・Ito Fuua
      

   On Saturday, November 7th, the 3rd year ofReiwa, a presentation announcement and a Question-and-Answer session were heldat the “Sea Treasure Academic Contest 2021” national convention, sponsored byHokkaido University.

   The second-grade science and mathematicsresearch group at our school reached and participated in the finals, andreceived the National Treasure Award, the highest in the marine sciencecategory.

Author’s opinion: “This was a very splendid opportunity to win such a special award.  Thanks to this event, I have learned how toresearch and make our presentations more effective.  From now on, I will continue researching on thistopic more.” 209 FUJII Masato.
      

   On October 31st, forty students from ourhigh school took part in the virtual event of “The Stars are Calling Us: the 20thannual Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery.” This program has been conductedby Hawaii Space Grant Consortium in order to promote STEM education in schools,and is expected to develop the students’ scientific minds.

   Due to the time zone difference betweenMatsuyama and Hawaii, the program started as early as 07:00 local time. Despitethis, students attentively listened to lectures of the professors, and byjoining the program, they came to realize the importance of challengingthemselves with new things.

Lectures:

The Stars areCalling Us: the 20th annual Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery

〇Astronaut Megan McArthur from the International Space Station

〇Brianne Kehau Yamada, Power Supply Engineer, Design II, Hawaiian　Electric

〇Shelee Kimura, Senior Vice President, Customer Service and Consumer Affairs,Hawaiʻian Electric

〇Governor David Ige, Governor, State of Hawaiʻi

〇Dr. Heather Kaluna, Assistant Professor of Astronomy, University of Hawaiʻi Hilo

Mini hands onSTEM Workshops:

〇Bernoulli: how things fly (Bryan Silver, Kalani High School)

〇Microgravity: why do you float in space? (Hawaii SpaceFlight Laboratory)

〇Chromatography: separating pigments (Dr. Kate Perrault,Chaminade University I am a Scientist program)

〇Forensic Science: Fingerprints (Cynthia Cheung, ChaminadeUniversity )

〇Chemistry of Butter (Dr. Francis Sakai-Kawada, Chaminade University )

〇Chemistry of Ice Cream (Dr. Kate Perrault, Chaminade University )

〇Squishy Circuits using dough (Hawaiian Electric)

〇Nature Math: Fibonacci Sequence (Ethan and Maya Kimura)

STEM Magic(Harvey Ouchi and Ron Ishimaru, Hawaii Magicians)

〇Data Science: Clustering your kitchen utensils (Dr. Laura Tipton,ChaminadeUniversity I am a Scientist program)

STEM stars

〇Amber Imai-Hong, Avionics Engineer, Hawaiʻi Space FlightLaboratory,University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

〇Brialyn Onodera, Thermal Systems Engineer, National Solar Observatory,Maui

〇Nicole Yamase, PhD candidate, Marine Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

〇Christianne Izumigawa, Computer Engineer, Naval Information WarfareCenter 

〇Christina Felicitas, RF/Microwave Design Engineer, NorthrupGrumman,Redeondo Beach

Acomment from a student: On that day,scientists and research students of the university taught us the fun of sciencethrough various experiments and observation.  I was particularly interested in theexperiment that explained how rockets are able to fly.  This was explained straightforwardly bycomparing balloons to beach balls.  Atthe lecture, I was able to learn both the fun of space engineering and thenatural English spoken by native speakers, which was a valuable experience forme. ― Sakura KUBO, Class 106
         

October 28th, 2021 

The data marketing education program that we have been working on forseven months with three companies ― FUJI, SEKI, TRUE DATA― has finally reached the final round.

On Tuesday, October 26th, our school wasvisited by four representatives of FUJI Co. Ltd., including Director ONISHIFumikazu; three representatives of SEKI Co. Ltd., including C.E.O. SEKIHirotaka; and one representative of TRUE DATA Co. Ltd., Deputy Director ofAnalytical Solutions KARASUDANI Masahiro.

   On this day, the final announcement wasgiven.  From the purchase data, we firstdefined four target groups: group 1 as “elderly housewives who buy in bulk”,group 2 as “typical housewives of average age who shop in the morning”, group 3as “customers who like new products”, and group 4 as “those with long workinghours”.

   By reading trends from this data, wesubsequently derived four product groups: group1 as “cultured red sea breamcaught fresh in the morning”, group 2 as “fresh and seasonal vegetables”, group3 as “new snack products”, and group 4 as “karaage(Japanese fried chicken),shochu (Japanese spirit) cocktails, raw vegetable salad, and delicatessen.”

   By taking these factors into consideration,we implemented measures at FUJI’s “Fujiwara” store aimed to increase theirsales.  We compared the purchase data atthe store from before and after the introduction of these measures using an“analysis tree.”

   In response to each presentation, questionswere asked by YANO Kyoko, MIYAWAKI Masami and IWAMOTO Ryo from the SalesPlanning and Marketing department of FUJI Co. Ltd.; and by KARASUDANI Masahiro,Deputy Director of Analytical Solutions of TRUE DATA Co. Ltd.

   After the presentations of all the groupswere finished, we received comments from Director ONISHI Fumikazu of FUJI Co.Ltd., from President SEKI Hirotaka of Seki Co. Ltd., and from C.E.O. YONEKURAMasayuki of TRUE DATA Co. Ltd. Selected quotes include: “This effort does notseek a single correct answer,” “The important thing is how to make use of what younoticed in the process,” “It is important to talk not based on intuitions, buton evidence and data,” “It is crucial to reflect on what to do next,” “Theknow-how of what was and was not effective accumulates as data,” “On thisprogram, I think came in contact with the way of thinking of working people,and learned from it,” and “We create the future with data and wisdom.”

   This time the students gave a wonderfulpresentation as a culmination of the program, which started in March.  We would like to thank FUJI Co. Ltd., SEKICo. Ltd. and TRUE DATA Co. Ltd. for providing us with such a valuableopportunity.  I think that the studentswill make good use of this experience to further deepen their learning atuniversity, and revitalize Ehime prefecture in various ways by playing activeroles as human resources. 

   Author’s opinion: “Although I have some regrets, I am happy to have been able to make thefinal presentation successful in this way. Furthermore, we are grateful for the opportunity when we can learn “datamarketing.”  I am sure that thisexperience will be a great help when I work on the data marketing project.”― 208 KOIKE Shogo
 
       

Reiwa Year 3, on Sunday October 24th,we discussed the experiment at data with Waipahu High School students in Hawaii(4 students), who are conducting international research on purification ofwater, for a period of one hour. Uwajima Higashi High School Students（6 students）,who have engaged in international relationwith Hawaii.  After they explained the experimentaldata from each country, a question and answer session was held.  Our High School students asked questions proactivelyabout the followings: COD value increase at the downstream in Kapakahi River inHawaii after rain, and the reason why TH value tends to increase, and so on.  This research will be summarized in a paperand exhibited in a domestic contest.  Fromnow on, we will discuss the topic again, continuing to conduct experiments forthe international contest held next year in December.

Impression:This discussion was a valuable experiencefor me.  It was the first time for me tospeak English outside of class.  So I wasvery nervous.  However, Uwajima HigashiHigh School students were smiling and friendly.  I was surprised to see that they are alsousing plants to tackle water issues.  I thoughtit was an interesting idea.  We'll do ourbest, too. ―　Kaio Matsumoto, Class 109
                 

　On Tuesday, October 19th, our school was visited by representatives of FUJI Corporation, Ms. MIYAWAKI and Mr. IWAMOTO from Sales Planning and Marketing, and of SEKI Corporation, Mr. AKAO from the Information Service Industry Promotion Office and Mr. MORIOKA from the Corporate Planning Department.
　The content of the day was “creating a presentation for the final phase.”  Building on the previous lecture “on a method of verifying effects from numerical values,” we were instructed on various topics, using the purchase data provided to determine growth rate, by comparing with prior growth rates and the growth rates of comparable stores.  Analysis was performed on the number of customers from the number of receipts, category purchase rates, and other customer data, which was summarized in the presentation.  We also examined the sales at the store where our students carried out data collection.
　Ms. MIYAWAKI and Mr. IWAMOTO advised us on any matters we did not understand or were unsure of while putting the presentation together.  We are grateful that you continued to answer some of our questions even after having exceeded the scheduled time.  The program started in March, and our next meeting will be the final one.  As a culmination of the program, we hope to give a good presentation then. 
Author’s opinion; “I really appreciate all the instructors of this program for their efforts.  I will make use of what I have learned during these months after my school life.”  207 SHIMIZU Hono 
       

　Two teams from our school were selected as finalists in the “WiDS HIROSHIMA Ideathon2021”, a collaboration between industry, government and academia; including Hiroshima Prefecture itself, Hiroshima University and related companies. 
　WiDS is an abbreviation for “Women in Data Science,”an initiative led by the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Staford University in the U.S., which aims to “foster human resources who will be active in the field of data science, regardless of gender.” 
　On Sunday October 17th, the WiDS HIROSHIMA Ideathon 2021 “Pre-Advice” session was held, with the attendants including 9 students from our school who will participate in the finals. 
　After showing the announcement materials and our presentation, we were advised by Ms. SAGA Yukiko, the WiDS HIROSHIMA Ambassador on various topics, including methods of showing data and how to make presentation slides. Based on this advice, we would like to further improve our presentation for the finals. 
　WiDS HIROSHIMA Ideathon 2021 can be viewed online.  Please register in advance, and we thank you for your support. 
   Student’s Opinion: “I’m glad that we were able to participate in this event because it helped make our issues much more clear. Mrs. SAGA gave us specific information on which kinds of presentation are easy to read, and what kinds of data are persuasive. I’m going to work hard for the main competition in January!”-SENBA, Class 201  
   Student’s Opinion: “The most difficult aspect of creating presentation materials was deciding on the kind of data to use to create the graphs. Instead of just arranging the quoted data, I tried to create more profound materials by combining multiple kinds of data. I would like to go forward making presentations that are clear and easy to understand.” -NISHIDA, Class 201 
     

　On October 16th, the 4th science research presentation exchange convention for female students “Gather! Science Girls” was held ― a competition across Shikoku, sponsored by Notre Dame Gakuen high school.  Twelve female students from our school participated, giving presentations in five groups.

　The male students participated enthusiastically in the question-and-answer session.

　The participating schools were: Notre Dame Seishin Gakuen Girls’ High School (2) and Junior High School (1), Ehime Prefectural Saijo High School (3), Ehime Prefectural Imabari Nishi High School (1), Ehime University Affiliated High School (1), Ehime Prefectural Uwajima Higashi High School (2), Niihama Technical College (1), Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Minami High School (5); 16 groups in total.■

Author’s opinion: “Although it was difficult for me to deepen our research, I managed to complete with my group members effectively.  I feel very happy to have joined such a precious session.”  209 JOKO Lisa 
     

　On Thursday October 14th (2021), an interim SSH meeting was held here at Matsuyama Minami high school. Second-year students on the science and mathematics course participated alongside general-course students, and were advised by management instruction   teachers, who assisted with our problems and helped clarify the directions of research of our research.

Author’s opinion:  “We felt very nervous when giving our presentations in front of the audience, but were relieved to have performed well. In addition, we received much useful advice from many teachers and learned a great deal.  We would like to apply what we have learned to our future research.” - Minto HAMADA, Class 208
              

　On Friday　October 8th, the 14th data marketing meeting was held with guests from three companies. C.E.O.
Masahiko KARASUDANI from True Data Corp. and Section Chief Masahiko AKAO from SEKI Corp. participated in person at our school, whereas Director Fumikazu ONISHI from FUJI Corp. participated online through ZOOM.
　On the day, Messrs. KARASUDANI and NOMURA gave a lecture on “How to inspect effects using numbers.”
  At the next presentation session, we will summarize the analysis of the purchase data provided in this session as preparation for the final session, where we will analyze the change in growth rate at stores before and after implementation of the discussed strategies, using receipts and other purchase data of the items sold. ■

Author’s opinion:  “We have had a precious experience during this marketing course.  I want to do my best for the final presentation with all of my teammates!”= Kotaro SEKI, Class 209
         

　On Tuesday, September 28th, a lecture meeting was held as Data-Science-Ⅱ class, which is set as our school own subject for second year students of a general course.  Today, this lecture was held for 154 students, who are studying researching assignments of the humanities arts or social science.
　An Associate Professor Naoshi YAMAMOTO, who are of Department of Regional Resource Management and Faculty of Social Co-Creation in Ehime University, gave a lecture on the theme of "Introduction of Social Science Data Science in the Field of Sports".  He talked about "Methods of Analysis", "Methods for Selecting Information", and "Attitudes for Handling Data," based on his own research.  His phrase "Data can have a huge impact on the decision-making of each person who saw them." gave a big impact on us.

　We learned the importance of collecting right data and how to analyze them properly.  It was a very interesting lecture.  Thank you, Mr. Yamamoto.  (204HR Miia ONO )
      

　In the class of "Data-Science” of 22nd, September, I attended the online lecture of Associate professor, Mr. Himeno of Shiga University.  The topic was, "Introduction to data science".  In the class, I learned about basic skills related to data science, such as how data science is used in society, and how to analyze and visualize data for research use.

　By attending the class, I was able to understand the effective use of data science.  I was particularly interested in the topic because I can adopt what I learned today to improve my current research project.  I will work hard on the project by making good use of the knowledge from today’s lecture.  ( 106HR  Kimura Honoka )
    

　On Thursday September 16th, a high school-university collaborative class was held in collaboration with Ehime University as a lesson of “Super Science” during the time of the school setting subject “Super Science” for the 1st and 2nd grades of science and mathematics.  Two courses in the fields of chemistry and earth science are offered to the first year students, and two courses in the fields of agriculture and mathematics are to the second year students.
　Each student joined a lecture while using their own PCs.
　The followings are the lectures.
〇1st year chemistry field   Prof. Tatsuya KUNISUE from Geodynamic Research Center
　　Title: “Endocrine disrupting chemicals”
〇1st year geoscience field  Prof. Masano KAMEYAMA from Geodynamic Research Cente
　　Title: “The planet Body Earth Planetary Physics”
〇2nd year Agriculture field  Prof. Kotaro TAKAYAMA
　　Title: “The Method for easing products of food with analyzing skills”
〇2nd year Mathematics field Prof. Takamitsu YAMAUCHI.
　　Title: “Real number and Infinistimal fraction”

　They talked about cutting-edge scientific researches and technological developments that are not usually known.  We are very interested in each content of the lecture.  I felt a lot of fun to know a lot of researches and scholarship.   ( Mikawa )
       

　On Tuesday, September 14th, the 7th period, a data science lecture was held for second-year students in the general course and science and mathematics course. In collaboration with Center for Data Science, Ehime University (CDSE), we are working to improve the quality of research on issues.

    This time, two professors from Ehime University gave lectures to us.
First, Professor Naomichi FUJIUCHI, Graduate School of Agriculture in Ehime University, gave a basic knowledge of statistical processing methods when dealing with data under the theme of "Survey on the growth of plant-grown tomatoes: comparison and modeling".
    Second, Professor Yoshihiro MIYAKE, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine of Graduate School of Medicine in Ehime University, gave a lecture on the role of data science in epidemiological research and how to analyze data under the theme of "What is epidemiological research?"

    In addition to learning how to analyze in an easy-to-understand manner, I was able to learn specifically about the roles that data science plays in the world.
I will firmly use this method in future researches.
    It was an interesting lecture, in which various information based on data and research, was obtained.  And we came to know the concrete importance of data science.　(２０４class Aya Matsumoto)
    

On August 31st (Tuesday)　the 13th program for data marketing was held online at school.
　Three people from True Data Analytics Solutions, including Deputy Director Masahiko KARASUDANI, two people from FUJI Corp. Ltd., including Chief Executive Fumikazu ONISHI, and three people from SEKI Corp. Ltd., including President Hiroshi SEKI joined us online.
　Masahiko KARASUDANI and Koshiro NOMURA from True Data Analytics Solutions Division gave us a lecture: "Explanation for Final Announcement".
Its contents are following.
　①The Outline of the implemented measures
　②Explanations of implemented measures and usage of the sales floor
　③To analyze factors on effectiveness and policies, of target products, the measures to the whole store, and target customer types using decomposition tree
　④Conclusion and Improvements in measures
　⑤How do we feel about the 7-month effort？
　Toward the final announcement, we try to summarize and explain the outline of the implemented measures and the sales floor as presentation.  After that, our analysis of the purchase data will be completed.  In early October, regarding the measures taken by the students, we will conduct factor-analysis of the whole store, target customer types, and target products using those data.  I'm looking forward to seeing how such measures taken by the students have changed its sales.  Next time, we will summarize and explain the data.

　I'm glad the measures ended safely.  Based on what I heard of this lecture, I would like to do my best to analyze them. (207 Masahiro YAMANE)