The development and diffusion of science innovative technologies is indispensable for modern society. However, despite its benefits, the development of science and technology is not without various risks and social problems. So far as we are going to make societal decisions for the use of science and technologies with diverse social implications that encompass both risks and benefits, sometimes involving values implications, there is a need for mechanisms of decision making and management of the development and utilization of science and technology. Decisions can be different depending on environmental, institutional and cultural conditions. In addition, innovative policy instruments/ mechanisms to deal with rapidly changing science and technology, including regulatory measures, are required for implementing decisions. This course will deal with wide range of issues from local to global levels faced at the interface areas between science, technology and public policy from comparative perspective of Japan, the US and Europe. It offers key theoretical issues surrounding Science and Technology and provides students with the tools and frameworks, such as risk assessment/ management and transition management, to analyze them. This course invites students from both natural science backgrounds (i.e. the graduate school of engineering, new frontier science and so on) and social science backgrounds (graduate school of public policy, law and politics, and economics and public policy). We expect students to acquire interdisciplinary perspective in addition to their primary major, which is one of the critical skill in analyzing complex social technical issues posed by science and technology.

The development and diffusion of science innovative technologies is indispensable for modern society. However, despite its benefits, the development of science and technology is not without various risks and social problems. So far as we are going to make societal decisions for the use of science and technologies with diverse social implications that encompass both risks and benefits, sometimes involving values implications, there is a need for mechanisms of decision making and management of the development and utilization of science and technology. Decisions can be different depending on environmental, institutional and cultural conditions. In addition, innovative policy instruments/ mechanisms to deal with rapidly changing science and technology, including regulatory measures, are required for implementing decisions. This course will deal with wide range of issues from local to global levels faced at the interface areas between science, technology and public policy from comparative perspective of Japan, the US and Europe. It offers key theoretical issues surrounding Science and Technology and provides students with the tools and frameworks, such as risk assessment/ management and transition management, to analyze them. This course invites students from both natural science backgrounds (i.e. the graduate school of engineering, new frontier science and so on) and social science backgrounds (graduate school of public policy, law and politics, and economics and public policy). We expect students to acquire interdisciplinary perspective in addition to their primary major, which is one of the critical skill in analyzing complex social technical issues posed by science and technology.

The goal of this course is to strengthen students’ ability to apply insights from the behavioral sciences to the design of policies and interventions that enhance the well-being of individuals and societies across diverse global contexts. We will pursue this goal by: - Introducing key origins and recent advances in behavioral science research, drawing from psychology and behavioral economics. - Critically examining the gaps that persist between research, evidence, and real-world practice. - Applying core behavioral science theories and strategies to the analysis and design of policies and interventions, with specific policy domains or institutional contexts. The applications we explore will span multiple domains, including public health, environment, management, education, business, politics, and international development. This class is not a comprehensive survey of behavioral economics or social psychology. Instead, it offers a curated selection of research and theories that are especially valuable for thinking about practical application.

THIS COURSE WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER CODED OR USED STATISTICAL MODELS THIS COURSE IS ABOUT EDUCATING STUDENTS IN AI/LLM/AGENT USE FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES Research Design & Methods: Design reproducible research workflows using AI/Agents Leverage public datasets to analyze policy problems Create visualizations to communicate policy findings Communicate findings clearly to broad audience Technical Skills: Understand AI/Agents in research workflows Download, clean and analyze policy-relevant data Develop scalable and replicable data infrastructure Work collaboratively using professional data science tools (GitHub, Overleaf, Google Colab)

THIS COURSE WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER CODED OR USED STATISTICAL MODELS THIS COURSE IS ABOUT EDUCATING STUDENTS IN AI/LLM/AGENT USE FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES Research Design & Methods: Design reproducible research workflows using AI/Agents Leverage public datasets to analyze policy problems Create visualizations to communicate policy findings Communicate findings clearly to broad audience Technical Skills: Understand AI/Agents in research workflows Download, clean and analyze policy-relevant data Develop scalable and replicable data infrastructure Work collaboratively using professional data science tools (GitHub, Overleaf, Google Colab)

広く産学官にわたってグローバルに活躍するために必要な「俯瞰力」を養成することを目指す。物質科学の各分野について最先端の知識を修得し、自分の専門分野と周辺分野がどのように関連するか、あるいはし得るか、について深く考察するために、第一線で活躍する講師の方々にその分野の最前線を概観していただく。さらに、それらの講義を通して異分野間のコミュニケーションを円滑に進めるための具体的方法論を学ぶ。 This survey course is designed to enable students to develop the broad perspective that is required of global leaders working in and across industry, academia, and government. Students will gain knowledge and insight on advancements in each field of materials science research, given by leading researchers working on the frontline in those fields. This will allow students to consider how peripheral fields are related to their own area of expertise, and to consider the potential for forging bridges between related fields in the future. In addition, students will learn specific methodologies designed to facilitate smooth communication among different disciplines.

国際植物資源学に関連する研究を調査・収集して、その結果を研究室ゼミにて発表し、修士論文を作成するための参考とするとともに、研究発表、討論の方法を学ぶことを目標とする。 The objective is to investigate and synthesize studies related to international plant genetic resources, present the findings in laboratory seminars, and use them as references for the preparation of a master’s thesis, while also learning methods of research presentation and academic discussion.

The objectives of this course are threefold. First, it will focus on how science and technology changed international relations. It argues that the development of science and technology in military, health, navigation and other technologies have impacted on the relationship of interstate power relationship and the civilization. Second, it will focus on how international relationship has shaped and directed the course of science and technology development. In this segment, it will take up space and nuclear technologies of which are subject of export control. Third, it will focus on science and technology changed the structure of international trade, finance and intellectual base. It will argue how science and technology has impacted on international governance

Objectives　 (A) To develop an interest in Asia, (B) to understand both the potential and limitations of bio-resource sciences, (C) to become an informed and critical thinker in this field. (A)アジアを知る、(B)生物資源学の可能性と限界を理解する、(C)本分野で賢明な判断力を養う Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, students will be able to: (1) Analyze bioresources from multiple hierarchical levels, ranging from genes and cells to organisms, ecosystems, and regional systems. (2) Explain the scientific, ecological, and socio-economic roles of bioresources in Asian societies and evaluate their sustainable utilization. (3) Apply interdisciplinary approaches to reinterpret their own research topics from the perspective of bioresource sciences. (4) Evaluate emerging technologies related to bioresources by considering both their potential benefits and associated risks. (5) Communicate scientific ideas and research outcomes effectively in written and oral forms for international academic audiences. (6) Propose scientifically sound and socially responsible strategies for the sustainable development and utilization of bioresources in Asia. 学修到達目標（Learning Outcomes） 本講義を履修した学生は、以下の能力を身につけることができる。 (1) 遺伝子・細胞から個体、生態系、地域システムに至るまで、生物資源を多階層的に分析できる。 (2) アジア社会における生物資源の科学的・生態学的・社会経済的役割を説明し、持続的利用の観点から評価できる。 (3) 生物資源学の視点から自身の研究テーマを再解釈し、学際的に応用できる。 (4) 生物資源に関する新興技術について、その利点とリスクを科学的に評価できる。 (5) 国際的な学術場面において、研究内容を論理的に発信できる。 (6) アジアにおける生物資源の持続的開発・利用に向けた戦略を提案できる。