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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
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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.
