Kumamoto-Mansfield Lecture Series
Kumamoto University is holding the lecture series cooperated with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation (the Mansfield Foundation).The Mansfield Foundation was created in 1983 to promote understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples of Asia and the United States. The Mansfield Foundation sponsors exchanges, dialogues, and publications that create networks among U.S. and Asian leaders, explore the underlying issues influencing public policies, and increase awareness about the nations and peoples of Asia. The Mansfield Fellowship Program, one of program of the Mansfield Foundation, is a professional development and international exchange program for federal employees. The program gives Fellows unparalleled access to the Japanese government, and allows them to experience the culture and language in order to become true experts on the country. Through intensive language studies and professional placements within Japanese government ministries, participants in the program gain an insider's view of Japan.
The Kumamoto-Mansfield Lecture Series provides an opportunity to learn about the U.S. and the world today, as presented by Fellows currently participating in the Fellowship Program, as well as other business experts. The series introduces the current state of global society from the perspective of practitioners and is open to participants not only from Kumamoto University but from outside the university.
On November 29, 2024, Ms. Michiko Feehan, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)) introduced the landscape of medical device regulation in U.S. and Japan, using key insights and resources. On December 6, 2024, Ms. Jennifer Therrien, U.S. Department of State and Ms. Kelly Vorndran, U.S. Department of Defense introduced global health diplomacy and security, and U.S. alliances and the role of extended deterrence respectively.
Students, faculty and staff, as well as other participants from outside of the university joined the seminar followed by lively Q&A sessions.
A total of eight seminars are scheduled by 7 February, including lectures by fellows affiliated with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Homeland Security, and other experts.
Ms. Michiko Feehan | Ms. Jennifer Therrien | Ms. Kelly Vorndran |
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