Visits by Junior High Schools 

OIST provides opportunities for students to step beyond textbooks and tests and experience science in a fun and engaging way. Through the program, students can explore the unique aspects of OIST, including its cutting-edge research and internationally diverse environment. 

We offer different programs for elementary schools in Okinawa, outside Okinawa, and overseas. Please see each respective page for more details.

School Visit Program:

For Junior High Schools in Okinawa "STEP OKINAWA"

For Junior High Schools Outside Okinawa

For Overseas Junior High Schools 

Application period: April to June
The school visit program for this fiscal year is open for applications from April through the end of June.
We look forward to receiving applications from everyone.

Contact: visit-us@oist.jp
 

Click here for the “STEP OKINAWA” program for junior high school students in Okinawa!

Visits by OIST to Schools

In addition to receiving tours and visits from schools, OIST sends researchers to junior high schools to introduce their research and career. Please email Community Relations for details and requests.

Contact: community-relations@oist.jp

OOCSS Onna/OIST Junior Science Program

The Children's School of Science, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019, is a joint effort by Onna Village and OIST to give local school-age children in Onna Village experience doing science under the guidance of professional researchers from around the world.

The three-day Junior Science Program is held every year to coincide with the Onna Village junior high school summer vacation. Participants are limited to Onna Village residents and the families of OIST employees and students. However, the faculty, parents, and staff of OIST, as well as college students in Okinawa can participate as staff in this project with the Onna community.

Contact: community-relations@oist.jp

Unna Junior High School Science Club

One of the missions of OIST is to be a bridge between the local Okinawa community and the world of international science. The Unna Junior High School Science Club was established as a joint effort by OIST and Unna Junior High School in October 2021 to support STEM education for junior and senior high school students in Okinawa and promote an interdisciplinary approach to community education.

Contact: science.outreach@oist.jp