The International Summer Symposium (ISS) provides a platform for international students and engineers to present, discuss and exchange their research interest in English. It consists of paper presentations, and a half day workshop.

The 27th ISS will be held on 10 to 12 September 2025 as part of Common Sessions of 2025 JSCE Annual Meeting.

We look forward to your participation.

The International Summer Symposium (ISS) provides a platform for international students and engineers to present, discuss and exchange their research interest in English. It consists of paper presentations, and a half day workshop.

The 26th ISS will be held on 4 to 6 September 2024 as part of Common Sessions of 2024 JSCE Annual Meeting.

We look forward to your participation.

Program (Tentative)

Date

10 to 12 September, 2025
 

Paper Presentation (International Session:CS-02)

Workshop for Global Civil Engineers (WS)

"How to develop tourist-friendly and disaster-resistant towns using problem solving approaches ~Let's take a look at Kumamoto~”

    ・Date: 10 September, 2025 (Wed)
    ・Time: 2:30P.M. - 6:00P.M.
    ・Venue: Conference Room A1, Kumamoto-Jo Hall

Workshop Overview

 The purpose of this workshop is to analyze issues in groups using the examples of urban development and disaster prevention in Kumamoto, examine ideas from multiple perspectives, and propose optimal solutions. Participants will deepen their exchanges through discussions based on a general problem-solving framework.

Target Audience

・Civil engineering students
・Young professionals and early-career engineers
・Anyone interested in urban resilience and sustainable tourism
**The workshop will be held in English only. Don’t worry – English proficiency is not　required to participate. Just　bring your curiosity and ideas!

Instructors

・Dr. Yoshiko Okada　Professor Civil Engineering Program College of Engineering Shibaura Institute of Technology
・Dr. Rumi Yatagawa　Professor Civil Engineering Program College of Engineering Shibaura Institute of Technology
・Dr. Michael HENRY　Professor Civil Engineering Program College of Engineering Shibaura Institute of Technology

What You’ll Gain

・Learn real-world civil engineering applications
・Gain experience in collaborative problem-solving
・Expand your network with peers and professionals
・Get inspired to tackle global infrastructure challenges

★Note：

・Capacity: 50 people

・If participants capacity reached, selection will be conducted by IAC International Student Network Group.

Register Now

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Networking Reception

We are going to hold a Networking Reception on 11 Sep (Thu) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m., where you may engage with various participants while enjoying light meals,
beverages, and alcohol; please note that a participation fee will be required (the
amount is currently being finalized).

Contact

Nasu
International Activities Center, JSCE
E-mail: nasu[at]jsce.or.jp
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