Seminar: “Engineering Education and Research Opportunities in the US: Toward Strengthening Partnerships between Nagoya University and Michigan State University”

Date: 16:30-18:00, 19^th May, 2025

Venue: OKUMA HALL, Okuma Machine Tool Engineering Building, Nagoya University and On-line (zoom)

Target audience: Students and faculty members affiliated with Nagoya University

Participation fee: Free

Language: English

Registration (by May 17th): tinyurl.com/nagoya-msu

 

This seminar aims to promote graduate education opportunities in the field of engineering, while also fostering deeper academic and research collaborations between institutions in Japan and the United States. The event—planned to take place in person at Nagoya University—will showcase a range of short- and long-term opportunities for Japanese students to pursue graduate studies and research in the U.S. It will also highlight models for developing sustainable institutional partnerships that support joint research and academic exchange. Drawing from MSU’s global engagement strategy, particularly through the “Asia Hub” initiative co-directed by Dr. Yadu Pokhrel, the seminar will present examples of successful collaboration between MSU and partners across Asia. Specific attention will be given to ongoing efforts and future potential for partnership with Nagoya University. Illustrative case studies will be shared, including research projects in Civil and Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on global water security, a key area of international collaboration. Through these examples, the session will explore how student exchanges, faculty collaborations, and interdisciplinary research can contribute to solving shared global challenges while strengthening U.S.-Japan academic ties.

Jointly organized by Michigan State University; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and International Academic Exchange Office, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University

Supported by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo