AY2024 The 4th Gakuyugo Seminar Topic: Diversity
- Date&Time:
- Jul 17, 2024 16:50~18:35
- Venue:
- Hybrid ( FS Hall, 1st Floor of Environmental Studies Building)
Remarkable Diversity of Sex Determination Mechanism
Masataka Suzuki, Associate Professor, Division of Biosciences, Department of Integrated BiosciencesSex differentiation is a universal phenomenon in multicellular organisms; however, the sex-determination mechanisms are incredibly diverse. The seminar explains this mechanism and the significance of organisms’ abilities for adaptability.
Diversity of Machines Based on Contrarian Ideas: “Allocation and Integration” and “Systemization of Environment”
Rui Fukui, Associate Professor, Division of Environmental Studies, Department of Human & Engineered Environmental StudiesThe seminar discusses practical ideas for creating an unprecedented machine (robot). The seminar points out that “function distribution” is key to the diversity of machine shapes and flexibility for changes.