STEP OKINAWA

STEP OKINAWA provides junior high school students in Okinawa with an opportunity to experience OIST’s cutting-edge research and internationally diverse research environment. The program is designed to foster interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) while encouraging participants to think proactively about their future. We look forward to welcoming you!

Program Contents

Introduction to OIST
Career Talk
Hear from researchers and graduate students, and take the opportunity to think about your own future and career path(Interpretation support available)
Campus Tour
Explore OIST’s lush green campus and research facilities, and experience the atmosphere of a place where research and learning come to life.

Sign Up for STEP OKINAWA

What kind of place is OIST? What kinds of careers are there besides becoming a scientist? A small spark of curiosity could be the first step toward your future. Through this program at OIST, discover new possibilities for your future.

Eligible Participants	Junior high schools in Okinawa
Participant Capacity	Approximately 80 students per visit (flexible upon consultation)
Duration	Approximately 90 minutes (The duration may vary depending on the number of participants.)
Program Schedule	Weekdays, starting at either 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM (Flexible upon consultation)
Application Perio	April 2026 to the end of June 2026

Request for Participation in STEP OKINAWA

To help us improve the program, we kindly ask for your cooperation in completing student surveys as part of STEP OKINAWA.

[Pre-visit Survey]
Questions about students’ awareness of OIST and their interest in science and English
[Post-visit Survey]
Questions about overall satisfaction, impressions of the program, and what students learned

OIST will send the survey links to the designated contact person at each school before and after the visit.

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Contact
OIST Outreach Section, Community Relations Team
Tel: 098-966-2184 Email: visit-us@oist.jp