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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Computer Science and
Software Engineering Chair Cary Laxer and four students have begun a
four-month educational project at Japan's University of Aizu, continuing
to forge a budding relationship with one of the country's leading
technological institutions.
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Welcome To Japan: Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology professor Cary Laxer (middle, front row) joined four
sophomore computer science majors at a reception at the
University of Aizu. |
University of Aizu officials recently hosted a reception
to welcome the Rose-Hulman group to campus.
"I believe this four-month stay will be a good
opportunity for (the Rose-Hulman group) to see and learn about the
history and culture of Aizu, while studying at the University," stated
University of Aizu President Shigeaki Tsunoyama.
Laxer will give seminars regarding Rose-Hulman's
undergraduate education curriculum through the University of Aizu's
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which
aims to promote internationalization of higher education in Japan.
The four sophomore computer science students are taking
courses at the University of Aizu through an international credit
exchange program opened between the two colleges in 2007. The group
includes Mark Grandjean, of Honesdale, Pa.; Ryan Parnas, of St. Louis;
Daniel Sabin, of Madbury, N.H.; and Jonathan Woodworth, of Milton, Mass.
Rose-Hulman and the University of Aizu concluded a
general agreement in 2006.
The University of Aizu specializes in nurturing computer scientists and
highly-skilled computer engineers who will create and exploit
"knowledge" for the new era. The university's motto is "Shine as
Pioneers" with curiosity, dream and a challenging spirit.
News about the Rose-Hulman-University of Aizu education
project is available at
http://www.u-aizu.jp/official/news/news134_e.html
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