[Kagoshima KOSEN] First Participation in 'Haasaki Children's Day Festa' STEAM Outreach Workshop; Approx. 400 Amami Families Participated
Kagoshima National College of Technology (Kagoshima KOSEN) participated for the first time in the 'Haasaki Children's Day Festa' on May 5, 2026, offering STEAM outreach workshops. About 400 families in the Amami region engaged in hands-on activities.
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## Community Outreach by Kagoshima KOSEN
Kagoshima National College of Technology (Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture; Principal: Keiko Michichi; hereinafter "Kagoshima KOSEN") exhibited for the first time at the 'Haasaki Children's Day Festa,' held at the Amami Youth Nature House on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, National Holiday), offering three STEAM outreach workshop booths.
### Objectives
This activity is part of Kagoshima KOSEN's regional contribution efforts through STEAM education workshops. By providing outreach workshops to elementary and middle school students in Kagoshima Prefecture, the college aims to discover future STEM talent and nurture the critical thinking and creativity of students.
*STEAM education crosses the boundaries between science and liberal arts to cultivate the ability to discover and solve problems. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
### Event Overview and Exhibits
The 'Haasaki Children's Day Festa' is an annual, large-scale event where families in the Amami region deepen connections through creative and experiential activities. This year, attendance exceeded 3,300, keeping the venue busy throughout the day.
Kagoshima KOSEN conducted three workshops: "Let's Learn About Ultraviolet Rays: Making UV Keychains" by Associate Professor Akihiro Ikeda of the Department of Creative Design Engineering (Type I); and "Let's Experience the Effects of Breakwater Blocks" and "Let's Learn the Importance of Tunnels" by Associate Professor Kentaro Yasui of the Department of Creative Design Engineering (Type III).
### Results
Approximately 400 families, mainly pre-schoolers and elementary school students, visited the booths. Under the careful support of the college students, they enjoyed hands-on manufacturing and discovered the appeal of KOSEN.
On the day, Yuki Nagata, a second-year advanced course student from Amami City, appeared live on an Amami FM radio broadcast to introduce the appeal of Kagoshima KOSEN and student life. This broadcast by a local student attracted interest from attendees and contributed to improving awareness of Kagoshima KOSEN in the Amami region.
The college students expressed their pleasure at participating for the first time and hoped that the event would serve as a trigger for children in Amami to learn about Kagoshima KOSEN.
Kagoshima National College of Technology (Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture; Principal: Keiko Michichi; hereinafter "Kagoshima KOSEN") exhibited for the first time at the 'Haasaki Children's Day Festa,' held at the Amami Youth Nature House on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, National Holiday), offering three STEAM outreach workshop booths.
### Objectives
This activity is part of Kagoshima KOSEN's regional contribution efforts through STEAM education workshops. By providing outreach workshops to elementary and middle school students in Kagoshima Prefecture, the college aims to discover future STEM talent and nurture the critical thinking and creativity of students.
*STEAM education crosses the boundaries between science and liberal arts to cultivate the ability to discover and solve problems. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
### Event Overview and Exhibits
The 'Haasaki Children's Day Festa' is an annual, large-scale event where families in the Amami region deepen connections through creative and experiential activities. This year, attendance exceeded 3,300, keeping the venue busy throughout the day.
Kagoshima KOSEN conducted three workshops: "Let's Learn About Ultraviolet Rays: Making UV Keychains" by Associate Professor Akihiro Ikeda of the Department of Creative Design Engineering (Type I); and "Let's Experience the Effects of Breakwater Blocks" and "Let's Learn the Importance of Tunnels" by Associate Professor Kentaro Yasui of the Department of Creative Design Engineering (Type III).
### Results
Approximately 400 families, mainly pre-schoolers and elementary school students, visited the booths. Under the careful support of the college students, they enjoyed hands-on manufacturing and discovered the appeal of KOSEN.
On the day, Yuki Nagata, a second-year advanced course student from Amami City, appeared live on an Amami FM radio broadcast to introduce the appeal of Kagoshima KOSEN and student life. This broadcast by a local student attracted interest from attendees and contributed to improving awareness of Kagoshima KOSEN in the Amami region.
The college students expressed their pleasure at participating for the first time and hoped that the event would serve as a trigger for children in Amami to learn about Kagoshima KOSEN.
FAQ
What is STEAM education at Kagoshima KOSEN?
An educational approach combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to foster problem-solving skills.
What was the purpose of the activity in Amami?
A community contribution effort aimed at discovering STEM talent and nurturing creativity in local children.
What kinds of experiences were offered?
Hands-on workshops including making UV keychains and learning about the importance of breakwaters and tunnels.