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Leadership Development Program for Space Exploration and Research

Nagoya University Program for Leading Graduate Schools

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Background

Aim of the LGSFoster leaders who can play active roles in the academia, industry and government and become a driving force for progress within the world.

Japanese space related budget is flatExpansion of private sector and new space services is critical

Satellite service is expandingGlobal leaders to expand space applications

Plan and realize new space projects

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2009 Futron report (Billion USD)

Futron’s 2009 Space Index

■ Satellite service■ Satellite hardware■ Launch■ Ground equipment

■ Others■ JAXA

■ Human resource■ Private sector■ Government sector

Japanese government budget (100MJPY≈M$≈M€)

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Leading Graduate School Program

National program to promote development of world-class degree programsInternational leaders in academia, business, and government

Transcending field bordersFunded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Managed by Japan Society for the Promotion of ScienceCategories

All-round (PhD Professional: Gateway to Success in Frontier Asia)Only one (The Program for Cross-Border Legal Institution Design)Multidisciplinary

Life and HealthMaterialsInformation (Graduate Program for Real-World Data Circulation Leaders)Environment (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Program in Green Natural Sciences)SafetyMulticultural Symbiotic Society (Women Leaders Program to Promote Well-being in Asia)Interdisciplinary (Leadership Development Program for Space Exploration and Research)

Started in 201121 programs were selected out of 101 in 201124 programs were selected out of 124 in 201218 programs were selected out of 102 in 2013

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Fostering Leadership for Space

Global leader to pioneer “Space, the final frontier”©Pioneer new industries related with space exploration and research

Expand utilizations and applications in SpaceIndustry leaders value broad experiences

Execution

Problem solving

Broad perspectives and solid expertise

Global communication

Project planning

Project management

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Leaders for Space Development

World-class leaders who can integrate advanced technologies and knowledge with broad visions and utilize them in industries, Create a network of leaders in next-generation industry

advance and expand the utilization of space technologies and infrastructures that improve people’s daily lives

Rocket manufacturer

Satellite manufacturer

Satellite instrument manufacturer

Advanced material

Advanced technology

Space qualified parts

Space industryMHIMELCONECMeisei

Component and technology supplierHPK

Automotive Communication ObservationUserSpace service provider

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Leadership Training in This Program

Leadership can be trained by exercising leadershipBasic knowledge and skill can be taught

Project managementPresentation and communication skillsInterdisciplinary knowledge

Real life practice is criticalOrganize student events (including seminar discussions)

Prepare discussion topics and materialsInternshipsProject management with ChubuSat projects

Leadership style varies by individualsLearn from experiences of existing leadersDependent on situation as wellDevelop your own leadership idealsMany different opportunities are provided to practice leadership

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Curriculum Design

1(M1)

S1

(M1)F

2(M2)

S2

(M2)F

3(D1)

4(D2)

5(D3) Certification examination

Qualifying examination

Solid expertise and broad vision

Lectures and/or short courses on space science and technology

Overview of space research and exploration

International communication, hands-on experiences and leadership development

Problem-solving skills, project management, and practical hands-on experiences

English training (if required)

Leadership development sem

inar (Includes student-organized activity)

Global leadership training course

Internship at companies and/or foreign institutions

Basics for space science and

technology, video lecture

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, mission proposal phase

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, flight-model fabrication phase(optional)

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, instrument development phase

Basics

Exercise

Elaborate

1(M1)

S1

(M1)F

2(M2)

S2

(M2)F

3(D1)

4(D2)

5(D3) Certification examination

Qualifying examination

Solid expertise and broad vision

Lectures and/or short courses on space science and technology

Overview of space research and exploration

International communication, hands-on experiences and leadership development

Problem-solving skills, project management, and practical hands-on experiences

English training (if required)

Leadership development sem

inar (Includes student-organized activity)

Global leadership training course

Internship at companies and/or foreign institutions

Basics for space science and

technology, video lecture

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, mission proposal phase

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, flight-model fabrication phase(optional)

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, instrument development phase

Curriculum Design

Basics

ExerciseElaborate

English speaking environment

Program Timeline (Fall Admission)

1(M1)

F1

(M1)S

2(M2)

F2

(M2)S

3(D1)

4(D2)

5(D3) Certification examination

Qualifying examination

Solid expertise and broad vision

Lectures and/or short courses on space science and technology

Overview of space research and exploration

International communication, hands-on experiences and leadership development

Problem-solving skills, project management, and practical hands-on experiences

English training (if required)

Leadership development sem

inar (Includes student-organized activity)

Global leadership training course

Internship at companies and/or foreign institutions

Basics for space science and

technology, video lecture

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, mission proposal phase

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, flight-model fabrication phase(optional)

ChubuSat Instrument development projects, instrument development phase

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Building Solid Expertise

Basics for space science and technologyReinforce knowledge of fields

Mechanics, thermodynamics and computer programmingTailored, online resources

Video lectures for space science and technologyVideo courses on four subjects, space fundamentals, space utilization, space development, advanced technologies

Overview of space research and exploration lectures on topics including space observatories, the solar-terrestrial environment, space propulsion, advanced materials, signal processing and simulations, as well as project management and intellectual property issues

Short courses on space science and technologySatellite development and applications, satellite project management, mission development process, satellite applications (mostly commercial use), history of micro-satelliteThermal and mechanical design, analysis and hands-on trainingEngineering and technical short courses

Lecture courses on space science and technologySatellite systems: Detailed description of satellite subsystems (mechanical system, thermal control, power supply, communication, data handling, attitude and orbit control, reaction control), parts and material control, launch, ground systems, and operations.“Monozukuri” (engineering, crafting) lecture course“高度総合工学創造実験” (Advanced general engineering laboratory course)

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Leadership Development

Leadership development seminarsSeminar and discussion on following categories coordinated by a specially-appointed faculty are given in English (in principle) on the first and third Fridays. Student proposals on seminar speakers are accepted.Leadership seminars given by leaders in various fields including industries followed by discussions Interdisciplinary seminars on social matters such as government affairs, business and economy, space utilizations such as observations, exploration and manned space missions economy, human science and mass media.“Monozukuri” (engineering and crafting) seminarsSelf development activities organized by students such as sharing experiences with alumni in industries and discussions, exchange ideas and views on leadership between students and faculties, workshops

Global leadership training course (English)Combination of lectures and interactive trainings on

international matters and international views (international affairs, businesses, law, projects and competitions, and space laws)global communication skills (cultural exchanges, negotiations and presentations) and project management and case studies

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Broad and Real-Life Experience

Instrument development project for “ChubuSat” microsatelliteChubuSat: a microsatellite being developed by a group of universities and aerospace industries led by Nagoya UniversityProject-based educational program to develop satellite missions Hands-on experience on satellite instrument design, testing and implementation

Problem solving, project planning and management skills“Failure teaches success”

A group of students from different academic fields carries out independent projects toward a common goal of proposing a satellite missionTrain problem solving skills, project planning and management

InternshipGain broad experiences beyond university environmentResearch institutions outside Japan

Global communication skillsCompany

Broaden perspectives, improve execution skills, and find career paths

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ChubuSat Project Overview

Supported by a consortium of universities and aerospace corporations in Chubu (central Japan) region

Nagoya University, Daido UniversityMASTT (Meiyu Aerospace Support Technology Team)

Promote utilization of space infrastructure in private sectorHave been developing satellites since 2013

ChubuSat-1 was launched in Nov, 2014ChubuSat-2 was launched as a piggyback satellite of X-ray satellite, Hitomi (ASTRO-H) on February 17, 2016

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ChubuSat Instrument Development Projects

Project-based educational program to develop satellite missionsNOT a predefined laboratory work class

Mission proposal phase (less than 8 hours per week, 6 months)Produce a mission proposal utilizing ChubuSat* satellites including mission objectives, requirements, instrument design and operation plans

Instrument development phase (less than 16 hours per week, 3 months)Instrument development, verification of mission concept or operations for ChubuSat satellites. Elect from following selections.

Flight-model fabrication phase (optional)Development of instruments selected from student’s proposals be launched with future ChubuSat satellites

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ChubuSat Project Examples

Mission proposals Limb observation of ionosphere plasma bubbleTests of directive data transmission on the low Earth orbit and camera tracking system using small satelliteLimb Observation of Planetary WavesDevelopment of the package for space utilizationSolar Neutron Spectrometer for Solar Flare Science

Launched as ChubuSat-2 on Feb. 17, 2016Instrument development projects

Structure design and verification of ChubuSat-2 radiation detectorOptimization of radiation detector design

Theory student led this projectTest of visual spacecraft tracking systemThermal design and verification of ChubuSat-2 radiation detectorCalibration of ChubuSat-2 radiation detector

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Student-Organized Activities

Student-organized activities provide good opportunities for students to practice leadership skillsStudent workshop

Round table discussions, group work, and research exchangesDeepen mutual understanding between students in different fieldsCultivate broad perspectives and planning and management skills

Student committeePromote cultural and academic exchange between student from different cultural and academic backgrounds

Self-development organized by studentsGlobal exchanges and exchanges between academic fieldsRoundtable discussions, group works

ChubuSat instrument development projects

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New student welcome event

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English Immersion Environment

Improve English proficiency of studentsBasic English trainingOverseas intensive English training

Provide a global environment where English communication is commonMore than a half of leader development seminar is held in EnglishBoth English and Japanese version of lectures are provided for most lecture and short coursesGroup work with international students

Student organized seminars and workshopsChubuSat instrument development projects

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Overseas intensive English training

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Student Supports

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Academic-Year AdvisorAppoint two faculty staff to students of each gradeMonitor student’s performance in each courseInterviews with students twice a year to provide advices

MentorAppoint two mentors to each ChubuSat instrument development projectMonitor work load to students

Carrier path supportHelp student to find their carrier path after the completion of this program

e-PortfolioStudents can view their grades for all program activities onlineIn general, grades are updated two weeks after the completion of lectures, seminars and other activities

Support for international studentsAdministrative staff designated to support international students

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Admission Timeline

Multiple level of financial supportsAttractive financial options for excellent students and international studentsCompetitive environment among participants

before entrance 1st 2nd 3rd

RecruitingOutreach activities in Tokyo and Osaka area to attract students from other universities w/o similar programs

Pre-screening to admit top international students~5 students per year

May10 students

March8 students 2 students

Admission of working professionals with Master degrees2 students per year

Fall admission students

Admission by interviews

October September

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Financial Supports

ScholarshipBasic scholarship: 85,000 JPY/monthFull scholarship: 150,000 JPY/month

Need to fulfill higher level of requirements, gradesSpecial scholarship for students admitted in special international student category: 200,000 JPY/month

Attract excellent international studentsFinancial aid is provided by means of a scholarship as a defaultFinancial aid is provided to assist students to focus on completing the program, not to pay for the “labor” of taking courses

Internship supportFinancial support for international and corporate internships

Not all companies accept international internsInternational students are exempt from the internships

Research GrantsResearch proposals: < 700k JPY (1M JPY for instrument development)Travel expense for international conferences and summer schools: < 300k JPYTravel expense for domestic meetings: < 50k JPY

Financial support will be terminated in March, 2021Program will continue

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Requirements for Program Completion

If requirements are not fulfilled on time, financial aid is suspendedFinancial aid is resumed after interviews upon fulfillment of requirements

Course Name Basic scholarship Full scholarshipBasics for Space

Science and Technology

Pass all 5 subjectsPass all 5 subjects

Video lectures Take 4 video lectures from one course and 2 lectures from other coursesTake 4 video lectures from one course and 2 lectures from other courses

Other coursework

Overview of Space Research and Exploration,

Satellite related lectures and short courses (≧2 credits),

GPA ≧3.3

Overview of Space Research and Exploration ,Satellite related courses (≧2 credits),

Space science and engineering courses (≧4 credits including satellite related courses),

Global leadership training (2 credits), GPA ≧3.5

English test score TOEIC ≧785 and TOEIC/SW ≧310, IELTS ≧6.0, TOEFL iBT ≧87 or Aptis (final score) ≧150TOEIC ≧785 and TOEIC/SW ≧310, IELTS ≧6.0, TOEFL iBT ≧87 or Aptis (final score) ≧150

Seminars ≧25 seminars (≧3 seminars for each category), GPA ≧3.3≧25 seminars (≧3 seminars for each category),

GPA ≧3.5

ChubuSatMission proposal phase is mandatory,

instrument development phase is optional, GPA ≧3.3

Mission proposal phase is mandatory, instrument development phase is optional,

GPA ≧3.5Leadership role None Total GP ≧3.3

Optional activities None 1 or more voluntary participations in optional activities outside of ProgramInternships optional, GPA ≧3.3 optional, GPA ≧3.5

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New relaxed requirements applicable to students who will be D1 in 2020 or later

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Admission Regulations

EligibilityGraduate students who are committed to complete a PhD course at Nagoya University

20 students are accepted every yearSpring: 10, application in April, interview in May, admission in JuneWinter: 8, application in February, interview in March, admission in AprilDoctor course admission: 2

Selection processApplicants will be selected on the basis of their aspirations detailed in the application form, reference by student’s supervisor, interview results

Admission periodDeadline for submission is April 28, 5 PMDeadline for the reference by your supervisor: May 2, 5 PM

Probationary admissionAdmission is probational until completion of 1st year of Master courseContinuation of program is contingent upon achievements in courseworkStudents may resign during probationary admission periodBasic scholarship is provided during the probationary admission period

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Nagoya University

One of the seven major national universities (former imperial universities)~16,000 studentsActive researches in particle physics (e.g. Kobayashi-Maskawa), high-energy astrophysics and Space engineering

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Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

The 3rd biggest city in Japan (1st and 2nd are Tokyo and Osaka)Industrial area of TOYOTA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (rockets and satellites)~30 minutes to Kyoto, ~1.5 hour to Tokyo (by Shinkansen bullet train)

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