The Global Learning Center will host a special seminar (hybrid format) featuring disaster science on March 13 (Fri.), 2026. The guest speakers for this seminar are 1. Prof. Muto from Tohoku University and 2. Prof. Furlong from Pennsylvania State University.

 

While primarily intended for graduate students, anyone interested in disaster science is welcome to attend,　regardless of affiliation, field of study, or academic year.

 

Nine PSU graduate students will also participate in person. We look forward to welcoming many participants from Japan as well.

 

*This seminar is part of the JICE Project, an educational and human resource development initiative jointly promoted by Kansai University, Chiba University, and Tohoku University.

 

Seminar Title: Natural Disasters and Social Impacts: How to Prepare for Next Disasters

 

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

 

Format: In-person and online (pre-registration required)

 

Language: English

 

Venue (In-person): Room 503, Earth Science Building (H12), Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Aobayama Campus

 

Venue (Online): Zoom URL sent to registered participants

 

Participation Fee: Free

 

Eligibility: Open to all institutions, fields, and academic years.

 

*First-come, first-served. However, for in-person attendance, priority will be given to graduate students affiliated with Tohoku University, Kansai University, and Chiba University to manage capacity (50 participants).

 

Pre-registration Deadline: March 9 (noon)(JST)