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OIST Foundation Welcomes David Saltzman and Nao Takada to Board of Trustees
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation is pleased to announce that David Saltzman and Nao Takada have been elected to its Board of

Meet OIST’s Newest Faculty: Discovering the Extraordinary in Geometry and Droplets
The OIST Foundation recently welcomed Professor Matteo Parisi and Professor Dan Daniel for the latest installment of the OIST Science in Focuswebinar series. Their conversation

Meet OIST’s Newest Faculty
As we look ahead to the new academic year, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is proud to welcome new faculty members whose

OIST Professor Tsumoru Shintake Unveils Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize Semiconductor Chipmaking
image: Professor Shintake uses OpTaliX, an optical simulation system, to figure out the precise placement and angles of mirrors for his EUV lithography optical system

Building Bridges Through Science: OIST Foundation and the Consulate General of Japan in New York Bring Together Leaders in Support of Japan-U.S. Collaboration
On June 9, the OIST Foundation welcomed guests to a special reception in New York celebrating the power of science to strengthen the relationship between

From Okinawa to Space: Girls, Be Ambitious! Inspires Future Scientists Through the Matsuro and Tsuruko Nakasone Fund
Thanks to the generous support of the Matsuro and Tsuruko Nakasone Fund, OIST hosted an inspiring Girls, Be Ambitious! Kids Lecture on June 21 at

OIST Alumni Share Global Career Journeys in Inspiring “Science in Focus” Webinar
The OIST Foundation recently hosted a highly engaging and successful installment of its “OIST Science in Focus” webinar series, spotlighting the remarkable career journeys of two

OIST Alumni Perspectives • From Research to Real-World Impact: Career Journeys Beyond OIST • Join our Webinar
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation invites you to join the next installment of our OIST Science in Focus webinar series, featuring a

OIST Professor Eliot Fried Shares Interdisciplinary Research with Supporters in Hawaii
The OIST Foundation was honored to welcome Eliot Fried to Hawaii, where he spoke with Foundation supporters about his research and the unique interdisciplinary environment

Opening Doors to STEM: HiSci Lab Empowers the Next Generation of Women Scientists in Okinawa
Earlier this year, HiSci Lab, the cornerstone outreach program within Girls Be Ambitious, welcomed 18 Grade 10 and 11 students from across Okinawa for a

Why Hurricanes Behave the Way They Do: OIST Foundation Launches “Science in Focus”
On January 27, the OIST Foundation hosted the webinar Observe the Weather Day, featuring a conversation between Professor Pinaki Chakraborty, Interim Dean of Faculty Affairs

The OIST Foundation Invests in STEM Education Outreach in Okinawa at the OIST Science Studio
The OIST Foundation is proud to support the OIST Science Studio (OSS) at the Yomitan Library, OIST’s first off-campus space dedicated to engaging directly with