Outreach Activity for High School Students: Co-hosting “Science Day Gunma 2025 – The World of Quantum Mechanics” with Gunma University
OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University) co-hosted “Science Day Gunma 2025 – The World of Quantum Mechanics” with Gunma University on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Aramaki Campus of Gunma University. Targeting mainly high school students from Gunma Prefecture, the event featured seminars and individual discussions on the fundamentals of quantum technology and researchers’ careers, as well as explanations and hands-on experiences with quantum sensors and quantum computing (*). In addition, Asako Omi, former Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, who has strong ties with OIST, attended the event and spoke about the promotion of science and technology and shared her expectations for the participating high school students.
