Who can participate in the presentation event?

High school students (grades 1–3), teachers, and staff from Oita Prefecture. Open to the public.

How were the presentation topics selected?

Each school independently chose themes, and students conducted self-directed inquiry projects.

What is the role of OITA STEAM PLATFORM?

It connects government, industry, and academia to provide students with hands-on STEAM learning experiences.

How are the judges selected?

Experts in science, education, and technology who evaluate projects based on educational value and originality.

What is the purpose of this event?

To showcase student research outcomes and promote next-generation talent development and community contribution.

Oita Prefecture's First High School Research Presentation Event to Showcase 11 Student Teams' Inquiry Projects

Published Jul 17, 2026 3:11 AM ・ Updated Jul 16, 2026 8:29 PM ・ 11 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The 'Oita Prefectural High School Research Presentation Event' will be held on July 19, 2026, marking the first time in the prefecture. Students from 11 high schools will present their inquiry-based research projects on science, regional development, environment, and manufacturing.

The 'Oita Prefectural High School Research Presentation Event' (organized by the Oita Prefectural Board of Education / Oita STEAM Education Promotion Project FY2026 / planned and operated by Barbara Pool Inc. / supported by STEAM JAPAN General Incorporated Association) will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Holt Hall Oita.

At this event, high school students from 11 schools across the prefecture will present the results of their self-directed inquiry and research projects in poster format. This is an opportunity to directly engage with students tackling diverse themes such as science, regional issues, environment, and manufacturing. Come to the venue and witness the innovative ideas and research outcomes of these future-shaping students.

List of Presenting Teams

◎ SSH Division - Utilization of Antibacterial Sheets Using Waste Scallions (Oita Maizuru High School) - Does the Value of Brightness and Saturation in Posters Influence Human Behavior Including Purchasing? (Saiki Kojosei High School) - Research on Rocket Fuel Using Plant-Based Resources (Hita High School)

◎ General Course Division - T.D.P Project (Takata High School) - Interactive Horror Mystery: The Seven Mysteries of Himeshima (Kitsuki High School) - The Potential of 'Airport' in Local Regional Cuisine (Oita Nishi High School) - New Disaster Prevention Connected to the Community (Nakatsu Kita High School)

◎ Specialized Course Division - Creating a Society Where Everyone Can Move Safely (Oita Commercial High School) - Development of a Space Elevator Robot through Junior-Senior High School Collaboration and Challenge in Competitions (Tsukumi High School) - Cultivation Experiment of 'Leaf Lettuce' Using Showcase-Type Hydroponic Kits (Mie Comprehensive High School) - Kara-Ene Project (Nakatsu Higashi High School)

What is STEAM Education?

STEAM education is an educational philosophy that integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with creativity education. It fosters interdisciplinary learning through a cycle of 'knowing (inquiry)' and 'creating (innovation).' In today's VUCA era※, the Oita Prefectural Board of Education aims to cultivate the next generation of talent capable of thriving in advanced science and technology fields through STEAM education and SDGs.

※VUCA era refers to a social environment characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

Judges

- Tadashi Ohtani (Professor, Graduate School of Education, Tokyo Gakugei University) - Kenichi Nibuya (Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Nippon Bunri University) - Yuji Kiyokuni (Professor, Graduate School of Education, Oita University) - Akimoto Nishihara (Lecturer, Teaching Management Office, Educational Management Organization, Oita University)

Event Schedule

09:30 Registration and Venue Opening 10:00 Opening Ceremony (Greetings from Organizers and Explanation of Purpose) 10:15 SSH Division Presentations 10:55 General Course Division Presentations 11:35 Specialized Course Division Presentations 12:15 Closing Ceremony

For Media Representatives

On-site reporting (photography, interviews with students and judges, etc.) is permitted. If you wish to attend, please contact the inquiry point below in advance with your company name, media outlet, number of attendees, and whether you will bring cameras.

Event Overview

Name: Oita Prefectural High School Research Presentation Event

Organizer: Oita Prefectural Board of Education / Secretariat: Barbara Pool Inc., STEAM JAPAN General Incorporated Association

Date and Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 10:00–12:30 (Venue opens at 9:30)

Venue: 1F Entrance Hall, Holt Hall Oita

Participants: Approximately 100 high school students (grades 1–3), teachers, and related personnel from Oita Prefecture (open participation)

Details: https://oitasteam.jp

About the Oita Prefectural STEAM Education Project (Next-Generation Talent Development Project / STEAM Education Promotion Project)

Since FY2021 (Reiwa 3), Oita Prefecture has launched the Oita Prefectural STEAM Education Project to cultivate next-generation talent capable of excelling in advanced science and technology fields. Led by STEAM JAPAN, this project fosters students' critical thinking and creativity by building 'human networks' and providing 'learning environments (STEAM education)' connecting local communities, municipalities, companies, and universities.

What is OITA STEAM PLATFORM?

'OITA STEAM PLATFORM' is a public-private-academia collaboration platform launched in FY2021 (Reiwa 3) to promote STEAM education in Oita Prefecture. As a 'second learning space' where high school students take the lead in experiencing STEAM education, it provides comprehensive learning opportunities through close collaboration among municipalities, boards of education, private companies, and educational institutions.

Inquiries Regarding This Event

Contact: Barbara Pool Inc. – Hirobe, Onoe Email: [email protected] Organizer: Oita Prefectural Board of Education Secretariat: Barbara Pool Inc. / STEAM JAPAN General Incorporated Association

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