Mathematics, Data Science, and AI Education Program
Data science and AI (artificial intelligence) have attracted attention as useful research fields that can contribute to solving various issues facing modern society. They are being utilized not only in science and engineering fields but also in a wide variety of fields, including retail, food and beverage, medicine, transportation, weather forecasting, and finance. For example, a well-known and familiar example is the use of data science and AI technology to analyze and predict the behavioral data of registered members and issue coupons that are expected to increase sales. Recently, data has also been used in the world of sports to analyze tactics and improve training methods. Data science and AI have become essential for the evolution of society as a whole, and society is craving the production of people with this knowledge and skills.
It is said that Japan is facing a shortage of hundreds of thousands of data scientists, who are experts in data analysis. The importance of data science is being emphasized even more, with the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry working together to establish the "Mathematics, Data Science and AI Education Program Certification System" to encourage mathematics, data science and AI education initiatives at universities and other institutions.
It is said that Japan is facing a shortage of hundreds of thousands of data scientists, who are experts in data analysis. The importance of data science is being emphasized even more, with the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry working together to establish the "Mathematics, Data Science and AI Education Program Certification System" to encourage mathematics, data science and AI education initiatives at universities and other institutions.
Against this social backdrop, Osaka Institute of Technology has established "OIT MDASH (Literacy)" as part of the regular curriculum for undergraduate education across all faculties since the 2022 academic year. This educational program aims to cultivate students' interest in mathematics, data science, and AI, their ability to understand them appropriately, and their fundamental skills for utilizing them, thereby contributing to the improvement of information literacy among our students.
Furthermore, starting in 2025, we will establish the "OIT MDASH (Applied Fundamentals) Faculty of Information Science and Technology," which aims to cultivate the ability to create new value and implement it in society by making full use of data science and other related fields.
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- OIT MDASH (Literacy)
- OIT MDASH (Applied Fundamentals)_Faculty of Faculty of Information Science and Technology
Collaborative courses using educational exceptions
Starting in the 7th year of the Reiwa era (2025), under special academic provisions for multi-university corporations, our students will be able to take and complete some of the courses offered by Hiroshima International University in the same way as courses offered by our university.
(Reference: Faculty of Engineering of Department of Biomedical Engineering , Clinical Engineering Technician Training Course)
(Reference: Faculty of Engineering of Department of Biomedical Engineering , Clinical Engineering Technician Training Course)
- Basic Policy on Exceptions to Academic Practices
- Regarding the matters for discussion based on Article 19-2 of the University Establishment Standards and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Notification No. 19 of 2021
Initiatives for the Grand Prix for Developing Basic Skills for Working Adults
The Grand Prix for Developing Fundamental Skills for Working Adults examines and evaluates the extent to which students have developed "fundamental skills for working adults" (basic skills necessary for working with diverse people in the workplace and local community) advocated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry through university seminars, research, classes, etc. Regional qualifying tournaments are held every year, and teams that pass the qualifying rounds advance to the final tournament.
Students from our university participate every year.
- What are basic skills for working adults? (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
- Grand Prix for Developing Basic Skills for Working People (Council for Developing Basic Skills for Working People)
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Past appearances
2021 Grand Prix for Developing Basic Skills for Working Adults in the Era of 100-Year Life
A team from the Cyber-Human Systems Laboratory (supervisor: Associate Professor Shigeru Kashihara ) of the Department of Network Design (formerly the Department of Information Networks) won an Excellence Award at the Kinki Regional Qualifying Competition.
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2020 Grand Prix for Developing Basic Skills for Working Adults in the Era of the 100-Year Life
A team from the Intelligent Applied Systems Laboratory of the Department of Computer Science (now the Department of Information and Computer Science) participated as the representative school from the Kinki region and won the "Runner-up Prize for Basic Social Skills in the 100-Year Life Era."
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FY2018 Basic Skills Development Grand Prix for Working Adults
Under the title "Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Communication for the Utilization of IT in Tourism Resources," Kaori Koyama (4th year, Department of Information Media), Ryunosuke Abe (3rd year, Department of Media Science ), Koki Ito (3rd year, Department of Information Media), and Associate Professor Wataru Hashimoto from the Department of Department of Media Science Faculty of Information Science and Technology, gave a presentation.
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FY2017 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix
Under the title "Taking on Space Debris! Business Strategy for Space Rocket Engines < Faculty of Intellectual Property x Faculty of Faculty of Engineering> A Challenge Through Inter-Faculty Collaboration," Associate Professor Kyoko Takada of the Faculty of Intellectual Property , Department of Intellectual Property, and student members from the same department and the Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering, gave a presentation.
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FY2016 Basic Skills Development Grand Prix for Working Adults [Winner of the "Special Jury Award" at the finals]
Under the title "Idea Showdown: Challenging the NHK Student Robot Contest! ~Revenge with New Team Management~," Associate Professor Shun Ushida of the Faculty of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering and student members from the Department of Department of Robotics gave a presentation.
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2016 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix [Winner of the Grand Prize at the Finals]
Under the title "Student Team Challenges Global Powerhouses in Future Energy Equipment Development - Growing into a Development Team Capable of Working in Society," Professor Hideki Omori of the Faculty of Engineering of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and the student members of his laboratory gave a presentation.
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2015 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix [Winner of the "Second Prize" in the finals]
Under the title "Launching our own brand with products for fathers actively involved in childcare! ~Developing a marketing strategy that leverages intellectual property~," Associate Professor Takada of the Faculty of Intellectual Property , Department of Intellectual Property, and representative members of the special extracurricular activity project "Intellectual Property PR Team" gave a presentation.
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2014 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix
Associate Professor Hiroyuki Terachi of the Department of Faculty of Engineering , Faculty of Department of Architecture, and students from his research lab gave a presentation titled "Sakura-mi Wood Deck Terrace Expansion Project - Phase 4 of the Revitalization Project for a Former Elementary School in a Forestry Village -".
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2013 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix [Winner of the Grand Prize at the Finals]
Under the title "Basic Business Skills Forged in a Local Factory in Osaka: The Challenge of Student Engineers Dedicating Their Youth to Manufacturing," Professor Toshio Haga of the Faculty of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering of Engineering, and members of his research lab gave a presentation.
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2012 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix [Winner of the "Second Place" Award in the Finals]
Assistant Professor Takada from the Faculty of Intellectual Property of Department of Intellectual Property , and representative members of the special extracurricular activity project "Intellectual Property PR Team" gave a presentation entitled "Recovering the True Strength of Japanese Small and Medium-sized Enterprises! - Realizing a Network-Based Business Model."
2011 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix [Winner of the "Second Place" Award in the finals]
Assistant Professor Takada from the Faculty of Intellectual Property , Department of Intellectual Property , and representative members of the special extracurricular activity project "Intellectual Property PR Team" gave a presentation entitled "Making the most of the intellectual property of Osaka's small factories! - A project to develop business for small factories using patents."
2010 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix
Professor Sano from the Faculty of Information Science and Technology , Department of Media Science, and project representatives gave a presentation titled "Developing basic social skills through the walking assistance robot development project."
2009 Social Worker Basic Skills Development Grand Prix [Winner of the Grand Prize at the Finals]
Professor Nishikawa of the Department of Faculty of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and the project representatives gave a presentation titled "Developing Basic Professional Skills Through an Artificial Satellite Development Project."
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