On December 26, 2024, the Faculty of Dental Science hosted a seminar entitled "The Future of Medical-Engineering Collaboration Opened Up by 3D Printing: Challenges and Possibilities for Female Researchers." Also on the same day, a meeting was held with the female researchers invited to the seminar.DEIAn exchange of opinions was held regarding this matter.
This seminar is for Professor Yasuo Ueda, Associate Professor of the Department of Crown, Bridge and Prosthodontics, Division of Oral Function, Graduate School of Dental Science.“Support for inviting female researchers”It was carried out by [company name].
Below, we present the report.
Outline
Seminar Title: The Future of Medical-Engineering Collaboration Opened Up by 3D Printing: Challenges and Possibilities for Female Researchers
Date and time: January 26, 2024 (Friday) 17:15-19:00
Venue: Dental School Building A, 3rd Floor, Lecture Room 4 (A302)
Invited speaker: Fumie Abe (Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Regional Collaboration Smart Mold Technology Research Center, Institute for Advanced Study, Gifu University, Tokai National University Organization)
Participants: Faculty, staff, and graduate students - 18 people
DEIExchange of opinions on the matter
Date: September 2024, 12 (Friday)
Venue: Dental School Building A, 3rd Floor, Lecture Room 4 (A302)
Theme and Content: We discussed career development for female researchers in engineering fields, work-life balance, and the current situation at the Gender Equality Office at Gifu University, followed by an exchange of opinions.
Participants: 7 female faculty members
Results of the implementation
1) Regarding seminars, etc.
Professor Abe shared her background and career advancement, along with a detailed explanation of 3D printing of metals. There was a lively Q&A session from a technical perspective, covering topics such as how women can work in the cutting edge field of 3D printing, how the technology itself will develop in the future, what aspects could be applied to medicine, and conversely, what hurdles there are to applying it to medicine.
2) With the female researcherDEIRegarding the exchange of opinions, etc.
We were able to exchange various opinions on what kind of support women need to continue their research activities. In particular, we were able to hear detailed and specific stories about the importance of finding a supervisor who provides continuous support, and the importance of support from family members such as parents during child-rearing years.
Seminars
Opinion exchange meeting
