By okeon_admin
on Saturday,February 10th, 2018
in Ants, Collaboration, Education,
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We learned that the curator of the Museum of Nature and Human Activities in Hyogo, Dr. Mitsuhashi, will be holding a resin-encapsulated specimen preparation course at the Okinawa prefectural museum. We took the opportunity to invite him to OIST to give a lecture on the same topic for the staff of the Okinawa Prefecture Environmental […]
By okeon_admin
on Thursday,August 3rd, 2017
in OKEON update, Outreach, Symposium,
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On Saturday, July 29th, many collaborators of the OKEON Churamori Project along with the general public gathered at OIST to attend the OKEON Churamori Project Symposium 2017. This event was the project’s first symposium and it was a great success, with over 170 attendees, interesting and informative talks, a panel discussion, and a post-symposium gathering […]
By okeon_admin
on Monday,June 19th, 2017
in Symposium,
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We are pleased to announce a symposium for the OKEON Churamori Project. The symposium will bring together scientists, educators, and community members interested in monitoring and conserving Okinawa’s natural environment. Presentations and discussions will cover ongoing scientific research, citizen science, and environmental education efforts on the island. The symposium is open to all who are […]
By okeon_admin
on Monday,May 29th, 2017
in Collaboration, Conference,
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We will be holding the 「OKEON Churamori Symposium 2017」on July 29th, 2017 (Saturday) at OIST. Recently we have had several meetings with collaborators who will be participating in the symposium. Last week we had a meeting with curator Murata at the Nago museum to borrow various items that will be used at the symposium. During […]
By okeon_admin
on Wednesday,March 29th, 2017
in Ants, Collaboration, Collecting, Education,
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OKEON Churamori Project continues to collaborate with local high school. We came up with an ant survey kit that teachers can use as part of their classes. We provide this new educational tool to the teachers and help them manage their projects. Once the teachers complete their projects they donate the specimens, which become part […]