Science Tokyo Academic Affairs News (April 2026 issue)

1. [Science and Engineering] Course registration period and timetables
<Undergraduate school>
-Course registration period: 9 a.m., Friday, April 3 to 1 p.m., Monday, April 20
For details, please read "Course registration" shown on the pp. 3-4 of the following PDF.
Course registration
-The timetable is shown on the web site of formerly Tokyo Tech.
Undergraduate Timetables
<Graduate school>
-Course registration period ; Apr.3(Fri) - Apr.20(Mon)
-The timetable is shown on the web site of formerly Tokyo Tech.
Graduate Timetables
-For the details of graduate school course registration, please refer web.
How to register/add/cancel courses

2. [Science and Engineering] Spring Semester 2026
The courses will start from Tuesday, April 7.
The academic calendar is shown on the web site of formerly Tokyo Tech.
Academic Calendar

Academy of Energy and Informatics (ISE)

-- Please watch 3 minutes video introducing Academy of Energy and Informatics. --

Recruitment of ISE registered students has ended as of AY 2025.
We plan to recruit ISE Associate-member Students (Adult students); details will be announced on our website and via Slack once finalized.

[Contact]
The management office of Academy of Energy and Informatics
E-mail：management_office@infosyenergy.isct.ac.jp

1. Entrepreneurship education video "Turn the Science you learn into the Power to build the future" released!

A new short video offers an inside look at Science Tokyo's entrepreneurship education.
(Science Tokyo news webpage)

The video features three graduates of Science Tokyo now working in various industries reflect on their student lives, discuss the importance of acquiring and honing entrepreneurial skills, and reveal how those skills have helped shape their careers.
Students in the science and engineering fields who enrolled in Science Tokyo undergraduate programs on or after the 2024 academic year are strongly encouraged to take entrepreneurship courses, and taking these courses is required for graduate students to complete their degree programs.
Check out the video and experience the impact of the Institute's entrepreneurship education through the voices of our graduates! Science Tokyo students are actively encouraged to enroll in entrepreneurship courses to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and skills they can apply on any future career path.

Entrepreneurship education video "Turn the Science you learn into the Power to build the future"
Center for Entrepreneurship Education
Center for Entrepreneurship Education Slack channel (for Science Tokyo members only)

1. [Science and Engineering] Briefing sessions on Entrepreneurship (Leadership and Value Creation) Courses

All students in the science and engineering fields who entered Science Tokyo in AY 2024 or later are highly recommended or required to obtain credits from Entrepreneurship Courses as the following. At the briefing session below, entrepreneurship courses related to the elements of "leadership" and "value creation" will be explained. Attend a session to learn more.

<Bachelor's students> STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to take at least 3 credits from 2 courses or more (Certificate will be issued to those who fulfill the requirements)
<Master's students> REQUIRED to earn at least two credits from entrepreneurship courses designated with GA(s)*, and fulfill GA0M and GA1M.
<Doctoral students> REQUIRED to earn at least four credits from entrepreneurship courses designated with GA(s)*, and fulfill GA0D and GA1D.
*GAs: Graduate Attributes

<Distinctive Features of Leadership and Value Creation Category Courses>
1. Courses are not simply lecture-based, but are centered around work and discussion
2. Diverse group work across grade levels & languages in an intensive lecture format
3. Point system will be introduced, allowing students to choose from over 15/semester kinds of workshops that suit students' interests and schedules while earning a certain number of points.
4. Workshops led by experts active at the forefront of various fields
5. Provide practical training directly applicable to professional activities, including starting a business

-Briefing sessions for UNDERGRADUATE students:
[Day 3] Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (In Japanese)
[Day 4] Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (In English)
-Briefing sessions for GRADUATE students (Master's and Doctoral):
[Day 3] Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (In Japanese)
[Day 4] Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (In English)
*The content is the same other than the language used.
*Day 1 and 2 have ended.
[Method and venue] In-person and online
-Venue (In-person participation): S6-309B, 3rd floor, South Building 6, Ookayama Campus
-Online participation: Zoom link will be notified to registrants on a later date.
[Details and registration]

2. [Open to all students] Entrepreneurship Courses (Leadership and Value Creation) Workshops

Regardless of grade level or field of research, any student* may enroll in entrepreneurship courses that consist of a combination of various workshops to earn credits, or apply to join in individual workshops. The following is information on workshops to be offered in 1-2Q.
*Course registration is not available to students in the medical & dental fields, but those students are also welcome to participate in individual workshops. (Credits and points will not be granted in that case.)
[Details]

(a) Briefing Session on 1-2Q AY 2026 "Lean Launchpad Program (LLP): The Fastest Path to Business Competition"

Information sessions for the business creation workshop "Lean Launchpad Program" will be held in April. (The content of the briefing session is the same as the sessions held in February and March.) The program will be offered as part of the following courses scheduled for 1-2Q AY 2026. Attend a session to learn more!

-Date and Time: Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
-Venue (In-person participation): S6-309B, 3rd floor, South Building 6, Ookayama Campus
-Online participation: Zoom link will be notified to registrants on a later date
[Details & Registration]
[Courses for the Lean Launchpad Program]
-ENT.V205 Bachelor's Practical Group Work for Value Creation A
-ENT.V505/V506 Master's Practical Group Work for Entrepreneurship I/II* (0-2-0, GA0M/GA1M)
-ENT.V607/V608 Doctoral Practical Group Work for Entrepreneurship I/II* (0-2-0, GA0D/GA1D)
*New course in AY 2026

(b) Storytelling for Researchers
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Have you ever taken the time to reflect deeply on the appeal of your research or project? This class helps you restructure and present the value of your research in a way that is engaging and accessible to a broader audience. And by listening to other participants' stories and responding to feedback from mentors, you will gain new perspectives on your research and develop storytelling techniques that help you communicate your ideas persuasively.
-Details and application

(c) Co-Creation Workshop with "Needknowers" (series of 2 classes)
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Sundays, May 10, 2026, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m and May 17, 2026; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This class will cover the fundamental theories of co-creation design and, together with Need-Knowers, will foster the generation of ideas that transform problems into value through co-creation design.
-Details and application

(d) Empower You Program (series of 7 classes)
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Mondays, May 11 and July 6, 2026, Thursdays, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 18 and July 2, 2026 (All classes from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This peer-teaching workshop is proposed and led by students in Academy for Leadership. This class uniquely combines reflective activities and skill-building exercises in an interactive format, allowing participants to dive deep into understanding themselves and enhancing their interpersonal skills. Students may participate in a single class out of the above.
-Details and application

(e) Debate Club
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (for Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time:
<Theory sessions>
Tuesdays, May 12, May 19 and May 26, 2026 (All classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
<Joint session with "Tsutaeru Lounge">
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
<Debate sessions>
Tuesdays, June 2, June 9 and June 16, 2026 (All classes from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This peer-teaching workshop is proposed and led by students in Academy for Leadership. This class will provide the opportunity to (1) overcome the fear of public speaking and build confidence in delivering arguments, (2) develop logical structuring skills and persuasive argumentation, and (3) improve clarify and effectiveness in communication. Students may participate in a single class out of the above.
-Details and application

(f) Tsutaeru Lounge (series of 3 classes)
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (for Science and Engineering fields))
-Date, time and venue:
<Ookayama Campus>
Wednesdays, May 13, May 20 and May 27, 2026 (All classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus)
<Joint session with [Debate Club]>
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
<Yokohama Campus>
Wednesdays, July 15, July 22 and July 29, 2026 (All classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Room J3-309B, Yokohama Campus)
-Outline: This student-led peer-teaching program uses games and lectures to cultivate logical thinking and persuasive skills. The goal is to practically develop the essential communication skills needed for researchers. To achieve this objective, workshops will be conducted in a presentation format at Ookayama and in a debate format at Yokohama. Students may participate in a single class out of the above.
-Details and application

(g) Trading Game
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This workshop was originally developed in the 1970s by the UK-based NGO Christian Aid. Its unique, strategy-based gameplay has been well received and continues to be conducted worldwide today. Through this immersive experience, participants will simulate real-world economic decision-making, negotiations, and strategic interactions within the global trade system. By engaging in post-game reflections, they will gain a broader perspective on how economic systems operate and interact.
-Details and application

(h) Exploring Your Values for Career Decisions (series of 2 classes)
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Saturdays, May 16 and June 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: In your busy daily life and research, do you ever feel like you only have a vague idea of your future career? In this workshop, you will reflect on your past experiences and values.  Through dialogue with others, you can explore the values that will help you choose a future career.
-Details and application

(i) Leadership for nurturing Research by Creating the Space for it to Grow (series of 5 classes)
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Mondays, May 18, June 1, June 15, June 29 and July 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This workshop aims to help participants expand their research networks and build collaborative relationships that foster knowledge creation. Using project management methodologies, participants will analyze challenges in their own research projects, exchange insights with peers, and learn practical approaches to advancing their research more effectively through hands-on experiences.
-Details and application

(j) Enneagram
(An event of Science Tokyo SPRING (Science and Engineering fields))
-Date and time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: The Enneagram is a diagnostic test to help you learn about yourself and explore what you want to achieve in life. It divides a person's innate temperament into nine personality types and illustrates the potential and essential traits each possesses. These characteristics include how we see the world, internal motivations, thoughts and feelings, behavior patterns, strengths, challenges, how we relate to others, work styles, etc. By knowing these, we can better understand how we and others are. The Enneagram is an ideal workshop for students who wish to learn more about themselves.
-Details and application

3. [Science and Engineering] Looking for interesting courses to take?

The following is one of the entrepreneurship courses to be offered in 1-2Q, AY 2026.Take our courses if you are interested!

-ENT.L606 (*TAL.S603) Leadership Facilitation Practicum
-Language: English
-Quarter/day/period: 1-2Q/Mondays and others/Periods 5-6 (7 classes during the spring semester)
-Classrooms: S6-305A, Ookayama campus and J3-309B, Yokohama Campus
-Course description: This course invites students to become aware of social issues and to plan events where we can all learn from people who are exercising leadership in grappling with these problems. Moreover, students will learn the practicalities of engaging in discourse on social issues through effective dialogue among participants. GA1D can be obtained.
*TAL.XXXX is exclusively for Academy for Leadership students.

*For information on Entrepreneurship Courses, please check the Study Guide, Timetables, Science Tokyo Syllabus and our website.

[Contact] Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education
email: lead.innov_edu@cee.isct.ac.jp

[Science and Engineering]
The Global Education Option (GEO) is an elective curriculum designed to help students enhance their global competencies through synergy with entrepreneurship education. GEO offers courses for acquiring international experience including study abroad programs and for building foreign language communication skills. Details such as course content will be explained at the orientation (in-person & online).
Details

Date and time: April 15 (Wed) Undergraduate 12:40-/ Graduate 17:40-
Venue: W8E-101

[Science and Engineering]
For graduate students in the School of Science and Engineering, entrepreneurship courses are mandatory. The Office for Career Education, Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, offers a wide range of entrepreneurship-related courses for graduate students, including courses that develop knowledge and skills necessary for careers in industry and academia after graduation, courses that encourage students to reflect on their own career paths through talks by professionals active in society, as well as internship and overseas training programs. In addition, various events are organized to help students learn about different industries and broaden their career options.
For further details, please refer to the materials on career-related courses and plan your course registration accordingly.

For undergraduate students, courses are offered to support reflection on future academic paths and career options, with a view toward joining a laboratory and advancing to graduate studies.
-Japanese-taught course (launched last year)
syllabus

In addition, a newly established English-taught course is offered for students preparing for laboratory affiliation in their fourth year.
-Newly established course (English-taught)
syllabus