OIST coral on display at the Churaumi Plaza

“Development of Heat Stroke Countermeasure Drink” The team developed an effective anti-heat stroke drink, which is a mixed solution of Miyako Island's specialty products such as Yukishio salt and brown sugar. Nutritional analysis and interview surveys were conducted with the cooperation of local companies and hospitals.

Junior high school students learn about what a crystal is.

220 students from Showa Yakka Junior High School Students in Urasoe City visited OIST on Dec. 5, 2013

Some of the teams prepared for their presentations for more than six months, summarizing their research and practicing their delivery in unfamiliar English. For the participants, immersing themselves in their research and working through trial and error with their team members must have been an invaluable experience. OIST looks forward to welcoming future scientists and entrepreneurs to SCORE! next year as well.

“Modeling Water Exchange Game and Utilization for Education on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases Education” Through simulations of the water exchange game, which is used to educate about infectious disease prevention in physical education courses, the team confirmed its relevance in the spread of COVID-19 in Okinawa and verified the appropriateness of using the familiar educational material.