Professor Trevor J. Pinch of Cornell University came to Kumamoto University
Professor Pinch of Cornell University in the U.S. paid a courtesy visit to President Taniguchi and Vice President Morozumi on July 3. Cornell University is a prestigious private university founded in 1865 and is based in the city of Ithaca, New York. It is also an Ivy League university which provides comprehensive education.
Professor Pinch engages in the development of STS (Science & Technology Studies), and serves as the STS Director at Cornell University.
The courtesy visit in the morning was concluded successfully following an introduction to Kumamoto University by President Taniguchi and an explanation on STS in the U.S. by Professor Pinch. In the afternoon, a special lecture titled “Beyond the interdisciplinary education - Kumamoto University” was held. The lecture was attended by approximately 40 faculty members including the president and trustees, and included an exchange of questions and answers.
