11th Annual SCORE!
1st Prize
Zion Christian Academy International
Evaluation of the ability of star moss (Syntrichia ruralis) to enhance air quality
Presenters：
- Gabrielle Ann Miyagi
- Mayusha Keerthi
2nd Prize
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College
Dokotenshoes
Presenters：
- Yusuke Shinzato
- Toshiki Taira
- Satto Shinzato
3rd Prize
Okinawa Shogaku High School
be cool with bioethanol
Presenters：
- Aori Yonesaka
- Tsukika Nakamura
- Minori Morisita
Special Award
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College
Development of Kusakaran, a New Concept Robot that Turns Weed Fields into Lawns without Cutting the Grass
Presenters：
- Jion Yoshii
- Shiho Touma
Participating Teams and Research Titles(INPO)
| Shcool | Research Title |
| Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School | Produce high amino acid natto from the Bacillus subtilis natto, obtained from gramineous plants in Okinawa! |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Dokotenshoes |
| Okinawa Prefectural Nanbu Agricultural High School | Get excited with Okinawa's secret treasure "Black Aspergillus"! ～Sustainable Okinawa selected from all over the world～ |
| Zion Christian Academy International | Evaluation of the ability of star moss (Syntrichia ruralis) to enhance air quality |
| Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School | "Chura 3 Happy," a New Way to Interact with Animals through Environmental Enrichment |
| Okinawa Christian School International | The development of a method to make long-lasting clothes through Okinawan material extracts and traditional dyes |
| Okinawa Prefectural Hokubu Agricultural High School | Development of bread aimed at improving Okinawa's dietary habits |
| Okinawa Prefectural Mirai Senior High School of Technology | Validation of a wheelchair using a hovercraft ~ Stable running on bumps and rough roads ~ |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Development of Kusakaran, a New Concept Robot that Turns Weed Fields into Lawns without Cutting the Grass |
| Okinawa Shogaku High School | be cool with bioethanol |
Poster Presentations(INPO)
| Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School | Discovery and branding of new useful cultivars of New Zealand spinach. |
| Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School | Propose a winter sightseeing plan using Okinawan coastal plants. |
| Okinawa Prefectural Kyuyo High School | Exploration and utilization of Bacillus subtilis natto that efficiently produces PGA, a water quality improvement material. |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Evolving Environmental Preservation, Roadkill Avoiding ICT system for Yanbarukuina |
| Okinawa Prefectural Hokubu Agricultural High School | Effective use of Karaki grown in a miraculous forest ～ Neo Project Aims to Revitalize Local Communities ～ |
| Okinawa Christian School International |
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Judges(INPO)
| Dr. Youhei Morita *Chief Judge Senior Manager for Academic Relations, Conference and Workshop Section, OIST |
| Mr. Akira Ishihara Chairman, Okinawa High School Science Education Research Council Principal, Okinawa prefectural NAHA senior high school |
| Mr. Ritchi Kumagai AmCham Okinawa Secretary / AmCham Okinawa Education Committee Chair |
| Ms. Junko Tamaki Section Chief, Science and Technology Promotion Division, Okinawa Prefectural Government |
| Dr. Chola Kalale Postdoctoral Scholar, Fluid Mechanics Unit, OIST |
SCORE! is designed to promote senior high school students’ hands-on science education and interest in entrepreneurship, as well as to support English language education and the goal of becoming a global citizenship.
Join us at SCORE!
If you've ever wondered how the world works, you might be able to use your curiosity to solve a business or social problem. Develop your new research ideas at SCORE!
Share your passion for your research
Tell us in a clear, logical, and passionate way how you came up with your research topic and how you tested it. Be free with your ideas, thorough in your verification, and scientific in your approach.
Appeal to an international audience
Points will be awarded for presentations in English. If you wish, you can receive support in a preliminary online workshop (details to follow). Let's explore new scientific ideas together!
Schedule for the day of the SCORE!
Please download here Judges' information
Event Details
| When: | Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Where: | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Auditorium |
| Who: | All senior high school-aged students in Okinawa are eligible |
Deadlines and Schedule
| Jul 12 (Thu) | Website application submission starts. |
| Oct 21 (Fri) | Deadline for applications |
| Oct 31 (Mon) | Applicants notified of their acceptance |
| Nov 25 (Fri) | Applicants must submit presentation material (e.g., presentation slides) and abstracts online via the website |
| Dec 10 (Sat) | SCORE! Main Event in the OIST Auditorium |
Downloadable Materials
Sponsors
Cosponsors
Okinawa Prefectural Government
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
Partner Organizations
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