SHIMA is an outreach workshop that aims to educate high school students about the sustainability of island ecosystems and cultures.
The concept of SHIMA is based on these interrelated pillars: "science education outreach activities", "engagement between OIST scientists and neighboring communities", and "understanding sustainable island ecosystems and cultures". It is a workshop for high school students addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and island sustainability.
shima: island in Japanese language
Contact
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Science Education Outreach Team | Email: science.outreach@oist.jp
Application/Detail
Workshop Overview
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Application/Detail
Date
Nov 20th (Fri) – 22nd (Sun), 2026
Venue
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Eligible participants
High school students living in Okinawa (18 people)
Registration fee
Free registration (accommodation included)
※For remote island participants, travel expenses are provided.
Application deadline
Application method
Please submit personal statement (within 200 characters in Japanese) on why you wish to participate in this workshop.
Workshop Venue
OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology )
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun
Okinawa, Japan 904-0495
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