This course explores the culture, industry, and politics of the piano through interdisciplinary approaches and active learning. The piano is a musical instrument that originated in Europe and developed into its modern form through the technological innovations in the Industrial Revolution. The instrument has not only occupied a central place in the history of Western music but also played a critical role in the shaping of class, gender, racial/ethnic/national consciousness, identities, and practices around the world. In the second half of the twentieth century, East Asian nations of Japan, South Korea, and China have become major producers and consumers of the piano, and many of the world’s most acclaimed pianists in genres ranging from classical to jazz and electronic are Asian. In this course, we will examine the diverse meanings of the piano and its music for peoples and societies around the world, especially in Europe, the United States, and Asia. The topics include: technology, industry, and business of piano manufacturing and sales; evolution of piano performance and pedagogy; notions of pianistic virtuosity and (dis)ability; class, gender, and family formation through piano lessons; piano and its music as a tool of nationalism and imperialism; globalization and cultural hybridity of the piano; representations of the piano across cultural genres; piano and its music in the digital age. Through the course, students will: - learn to think of piano not only as a musical but also a social instrument - understand historical, political, and economic factors that shape the music industry and musical practice - understand various forms of empowerment and mobilization as well as exclusion, marginalization, and exploitation through musical practice - learn interdisciplinary approaches to the study of music, including American studies, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnography, ethnomusicology, history, law, musicology, and sociology The course will address the following themes of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4: Quality education Goal 5: Gender equality Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

This course explores the culture, industry, and politics of the piano through interdisciplinary approaches and active learning. The piano is a musical instrument that originated in Europe and developed into its modern form through the technological innovations in the Industrial Revolution. The instrument has not only occupied a central place in the history of Western music but also played a critical role in the shaping of class, gender, racial/ethnic/national consciousness, identities, and practices around the world. In the second half of the twentieth century, East Asian nations of Japan, South Korea, and China have become major producers and consumers of the piano, and many of the world’s most acclaimed pianists in genres ranging from classical to jazz and electronic are Asian. In this course, we will examine the diverse meanings of the piano and its music for peoples and societies around the world, especially in Europe, the United States, and Asia. The topics include: technology, industry, and business of piano manufacturing and sales; evolution of piano performance and pedagogy; notions of pianistic virtuosity and (dis)ability; class, gender, and family formation through piano lessons; piano and its music as a tool of nationalism and imperialism; globalization and cultural hybridity of the piano; representations of the piano across cultural genres; piano and its music in the digital age. Through the course, students will: - learn to think of piano not only as a musical but also a social instrument - understand historical, political, and economic factors that shape the music industry and musical practice - understand various forms of empowerment and mobilization as well as exclusion, marginalization, and exploitation through musical practice - learn interdisciplinary approaches to the study of music, including American studies, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnography, ethnomusicology, history, law, musicology, and sociology The course will address the following themes of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4: Quality education Goal 5: Gender equality Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Building on the robot kinematics and dynamics covered in Robotics I and Robotics II, this course reviews these topics in English while deepening the theoretical understanding. It also introduces related control methods, applications to humanoid and flying robots, and selected examples of recent research.

分野トップの講師陣による講義。異分野の基礎と先端について学び、系統的な幅広い知識を習得する。 /Lectures by a diverse group of top researchers in their fields. From the basics to the state-of-the-art research. Develop a broad range of knowledge systematically.

In this course, we explore the intersection of "technology" (in a broad sense) and cultural hegemony, focusing on how underrepresented groups utilize mediums like zines, underground comics, rap music, and Internet memes to create communities, challenge oppression, and promote social and political change. Each week we'll look at a different 'technology' or underrepresented group, understanding its historical context and impact. Topics range from subverting government censorship and control, taboos and subcultures, gender and ethnic minorities, to contemporary uses of underground media. This is primarily a discussion-based course, and students are expected to share their opinions and questions each week in class. Students are expected to prepare by reading assigned texts (or sometimes watch assigned YouTube videos) before class, participate in weekly class discussions, and write a short weekly response paper. Once during the semester, each student (either alone or in a small group) will lead a short class discussion on a subtopic of their choice. There is also a final project, the details of which are to be proposed by the students and accepted by the professor (it can be as simple as a basic research paper, or something more inventive and creative). No previous knowledge is needed. Instead, this course serves more as a primer or gateway to these topics. This course is taught in English and is designed to be accessible by all students with an intermediate English level and above. Higher-level English speakers are expected to be mindful of this fact during group discussions.

In this course, we explore the intersection of "technology" (in a broad sense) and cultural hegemony, focusing on how underrepresented groups utilize mediums like zines, underground comics, rap music, and Internet memes to create communities, challenge oppression, and promote social and political change. Each week we'll look at a different 'technology' or underrepresented group, understanding its historical context and impact. Topics range from subverting government censorship and control, taboos and subcultures, gender and ethnic minorities, to contemporary uses of underground media. This is primarily a discussion-based course, and students are expected to share their opinions and questions each week in class. Students are expected to prepare by reading assigned texts (or sometimes watch assigned YouTube videos) before class, participate in weekly class discussions, and write a short weekly response paper. Once during the semester, each student (either alone or in a small group) will lead a short class discussion on a subtopic of their choice. There is also a final project, the details of which are to be proposed by the students and accepted by the professor (it can be as simple as a basic research paper, or something more inventive and creative). No previous knowledge is needed. Instead, this course serves more as a primer or gateway to these topics. This course is taught in English and is designed to be accessible by all students with an intermediate English level and above. Higher-level English speakers are expected to be mindful of this fact during group discussions.

最先端の国際的な研究に触れ、専門分野を超えた議論を通じて、生命科学技術の幅広い知見と多角的な視点を獲得する。 /　Lectures and discussions on cutting-edge international research. Gain broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in life science and technology by engaging across different fields.

Statistics and biometrics have emerged as crucial disciplines not only in agricultural sciences but also in various other fields. This significance is primarily attributed to three factors: Firstly, advancements in data measurement techniques have facilitated the collection of extensive and diverse biological and agronomic data that were previously unattainable. Secondly, the evolution of data science methodologies has enabled the integration and modeling of such collected data. Thirdly, the enhancement of computational capabilities has empowered the utilization of these methodologies. These advancements have rendered statistical and biometric methods indispensable for extracting insights from the vast and varied biological and agronomic datasets. Throughout this lecture series, a diverse array of biological and agronomic datasets will serve as illustrative examples to demonstrate various analytical methods. Delivered in a hands-on format, utilizing R, Python, and Matlab, the aim is to equip students with practical analysis skills. The initial portion of the course, spanning the first one-third, will focus primarily on techniques for summarizing, visualizing, and modeling relationships within multivariate datasets. In the subsequent one-third, students will delve into linear models, linear mixed models, local regression, and nonlinear models. Finally, in the last segment, students will explore image analysis, machine learning, and deep learning methods. While the course will cover a broad spectrum of methods, ranging from introductory to advanced levels, the emphasis will be on developing the capability to independently conduct analyses rather than on elaborating on the theoretical underpinnings of the methods.

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.

工学の一つの側面は、何かを作ることによって人の生活、社会の営みを豊かにする方法を生み出してゆくための科学的方法を構成してゆく学問である。例えば、エジソンが白熱電球を改良した時代には、他にも白熱電球を改良することに心血を注ぐ技術者はいた。しかし、その中でのエジソンの独自性の一つとして着目されるのは、電球だけではなく様々な電気製品と、そしてこれらの基盤となる電力の供給システムを構築したことであった。即ち、様々な製品とともに、これらの繋がりを構成し、その繋がりによって発揮される機能、その機能が社会と人々の要求 – 潜在的な要求も含めて – を満たす効果を予測した点は、エジソンの卓越した独自性の一つであった。 このように、①新たな要素技術の創造、②要素技術間の結合による要求の実現、という二つの営みを包含する一般的な視点を持ち、そのための基盤的役割を果たす学理について説明するのが「知識と知能」というテーマである。どのような工学分野とも、社会設計あるいは組織経営の手法とも結合することができ、それによって多様な人々からの要求を満たす有益なコンテンツを含んでいる。従って、広く各学部の学生に参照して欲しい。