若手アカデミー委員会とは / About Young Academy of Japan

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Young Academy of Japan is a committee established within the Science Council of Japan, consisting of young scientists broadly ranging from 30 to 45 years of age.

The Science Council of Japan has two main functions: (1) to investigate, and help to resolve, important scientific issues; (2) to foster coordination between distinct scientific research areas toward increased productivity. Since the Science Council of Japan is composed mainly of members whose ages range in the fifties and sixties, the Council does not necessarily reflect the voices of young scientists, who are the bearers of the future of Japan.

Clearly, it is vital to the future of Japan that the younger generation of scientists be engaged in tackling current problems, speaking out, and taking action. Therefore, after 18 months of planning and preparation, Young Academy of Japan was launched to conduct, primarily, two kinds of activities: social and scientific.

Our social activities include proposing activities to be initiated by young scientists, enhancing industry, government, and NPO collaboration, promoting science communications, and participating in the Global Young Academy. Meanwhile, scientific activities include gathering the opinions of young scientists, facilitating presentations on important issues by young scientists, expanding interdisciplinary and other exchanges among young scientists, and providing opportunities to exchange and form connections with members of young academy associations worldwide. Moreover, Young Academy of Japan will address both domestic and international issues, while cultivating and encouraging international achievements by young scientists.

Young Academy of Japan will be very active in shaping the future of Japanese science, and the future of Japan more generally.