AIST REPORT 2012

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Ensemble Grand JeuThis is a recorder-based early music ensemble with more than 30-year history. Before the establishment of AIST, it was called Agency of Industrial Science and Technology Recorder Ensemble. Currently, the ensemble consists of five AIST members and four external members. They perform mainly Renaissance music using recorders of eight different sizes, from kleine sopranino to contrabass recorder, crumhorn, and viola da gamba.They participate in the joint concert “Tsukuriko” held annually in Tsukuba and perform several lecture recorder concerts every year at elementary schools in Tsukuba and its outlying towns. They perform easy listening programs consisting of famous tunes from Hayao Miyazaki's animations and Disney movies with recorders of different sizes so that 3rd grade students who take up the recorder for the first time will become interested in and be familiarized with the recorder. Thank you letters sent from the students after the concert are filled with wonder and joy, and this encourages the ensemble members to practice more.Science in TownAIST Tohoku has a satellite office in the central area of Sendai City, which serves as a place for businesses and citizens to meet with AIST. In June 2011, the event “Science in Town” was started to provide the opportunity for the citizens to familiarize themselves with science and has since been held once a month (10 times in FY2011).Models and panels to explain examples of research activities at AIST Tohoku and the therapeutic robot, “Paro” are displayed to help the citizens learn about AIST. Hands-on experiences in science and experiments using familiar objects help develop interest in science.Science Talk presents a wide variety of scientific topics with help from various organizations and individuals. This event covers diverse topics, including familiar topics, such as radiation, topics on trains and the local area, and experience-based talks about overseas affairs.Science Square Tsukuba and Geological MuseumAt Science Square Tsukuba, various industrial technologies are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. These include the results of cutting edge research conducted at AIST and AIST’s contribution to society, as well as hands-on exhibits based on research results and basic scientific exhibits. In FY2011, 21,133 people visited Science Square Tsukuba.The Geological Museum is a globally unique earth science museum. Many geological specimens, as well as explanations of earth science as a whole, and the history and mechanism of the Earth and its relationship with the human beings are displayed here. Special exhibits of the latest geological research and participatory events are held. In FY2011, 33,452 people visited the Museum.Hands-on experience in scienceScience Talk●Group activities at AIST40|Community Involvement (AIST Tohoku)Communication with SocietyCommunity Involvement

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