Innovation in Science and Technology Joint development with the U.S. and Japan

Hakubun Shimomura Minister

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

U.S.-Japan Research Institute (USJI) Event May 1, 2013

Three messages

The Significance of National-level Cooperation

The Significance of Science and Technology Cooperation

The Significance of Future-oriented Cooperation

The Significance of National-level Cooperation

The issues common to

humankind demand a cross-national approach.

１ First message

Environmental Issues

Energy Issues

Pandemics

Pandemics Issues common to humankind stand

before us as inconvenient truths!

In science and technology, and in the

academic world, national borders

continue to fade away.

10

20

30

40

50 %

Growing trend toward international joint authorship in major countries

China Japan S. Korea U.S.

Italy Canada Germany U.K. France

Compiled by National Institute of Science and Technology Policy based on Thomson Reuters Web of Science

1990 1985 1995 2000 2005 2009

Changing trends in science publications and jointly authored academic papers

Source: OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2010 (OECD, 2010), Figure 1.20

1998 2008

U.S.A. U.S.A. China

India India Brazil

Australia

Australia

Brazil

Japan Japan Germany Germany

U.K. U.K.

The University of Tokyo Starting to consider fall enrollment

Fundamentally boost the capability of Japanese universities to develop global human resources

The Significance of Science and Technology Cooperation

Science and technology are essential to

growth strategies, and at the same time are a key part of diplomacy.

2 Second message

Manufacturing is the starting point of innovation. We will bring the manufacturing industry back home. Don’t gut investments in basic research in our budget. Don't let other countries win the race for the future.

President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address

February 2013 administrative policy speech

We will make this the best country in the world for innovation. Working with the

Headquarters for Japan's Economic Revitalization, we will consider policies that

should be incorporated in our growth strategies from the standpoint of science

and technology innovation.

Human resources development

Science and technology innovation

Toward solutions to common issues

Ranked 2nd in the world along with the U.K., following the U.S.

Since start of 21st century Japanese Nobel Laureates for the three natural science prizes: 10

The combination of the U.S. and Japan can have a big impact on the world.

Space field International Space Station program, etc.

Maritime field

Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, etc.

Nuclear energy field Cooperation on ITER project

The Significance of Future-oriented Cooperation

What is important for both

countries today?

3 Last message

Topic Area 1. Fostering People-to-People and Research

Exchanges

2. Incorporating Scientific Analysis and Thinking into Government Decision-making

3. S&T to Enhance Economic Growth and to Tackle Common Challenges

JHLC April 30,2013 Washington D.C.

Progress comes first of all from trust.

Daniel H. Kim, MIT professor

Quality of Relationships

Quality of Thinking

Quality of Behavior

Quality of Results

- Smooth, reliable relationships - Mutually supportive - Truthful

- Diverse views are offered - People deepen each

other’s thinking - From details to concepts

- Excellent output - Project success

- Sincere behavior - Behavior that obtains broad knowledge

- Speedy action

Daniel H. Kim, MIT professor

Quality of Relationships

Quality of Thinking

Quality of Behavior

Quality of Results

Aspects focused on in ordinary operations

- Smooth, reliable relationships - Mutually supportive - Truthful

- Diverse views are offered - People deepen each

other’s thinking - From details to concepts

- Excellent output - Project success

- Sincere behavior - Behavior that obtains broad knowledge

- Speedy action

Daniel H. Kim, MIT professor

Quality of Relationships

Quality of Thinking

Quality of Behavior

Quality of Results

Aspects focused on in ordinary operations

Aspects that actually affect results

- Smooth, reliable relationships - Mutually supportive - Truthful

- Diverse views are offered - People deepen each

other’s thinking - From details to concepts

- Excellent output - Project success

- Sincere behavior - Behavior that obtains broad knowledge

- Speedy action

Team-building on a global scale is needed!

Where will the U.S. and Japan stand at that time?

Where do we want to stand?

Thank you for your attention.