SAS2012, Sydney
Prof. Shibayama and Mr. Takumi Kusano attended at SAS2012, Sydney.
Neutron Seminar (ISSP)
Dr. Jan Ilavsky, Argonne Nat. Lab., visited ISSP and gave a lecture on USAXS.
Polymer Network Group Meeting (PNG2012)
Cowbell, a symbol of the chairman of PNG, is relayed from Prof. Bowman (Colorado U.; center) to Prof. Shibayama (right). Left; Prof. V. Stokke (1998 Chairman, Tronheim, Norway)
ISSP Bowling Game
Group photo after ISSP Bowling Game @ Young Bowl, Minami Kashiwa
Welcome-party in Kashiwa.
Macro 2012, Virginia Tech.
K. Nishi gave a poster presentation at Macro 2012, Virginia Tech., USA. Prof. M. Rubinstein, the author of "Polymer Physics" visited his poster and gave fruitful comments/suggestions.
cherry-blossom viewing luncheon
We had a cherry-blossom viewing luncheon in Kashiwanoha Park near the institute. It was a fine and warm day with full cherry blossom.
Farewell party
We hold farewellparty for the students and a staff, graduating or retiring this year, and Dr. Sato, who is transfered to be a higher post at Tohoku Univeristy.
1st Tetra-PEG gel Conference
1st Tetra-PEG gel conference was held at ISSP with the members of Tei-Sakai laboratory of U. Tokyo. There was vigorous discussion, and the meeting end in complete success. After the meeting, we enjoyed very delicious Oden which was cooked by Prof.Shibayama's wife.
Presentation Award
Mr. Toshihiko Nishida recieved best presentation award at 7th Reseach Assistant Camp of U.Tokyo Global COE. Well done!!
Poster Award
Ms. Hanako Asai received Poster Award at 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, AOCNS (Tsukuba) and 23st Gel Research Meeting , (Tokyo U.)