CALL FOR PAPERS

The 12th International Student Conference on Advanced Science and Technology
ICAST 2017 Kaohsiung, Taiwan
November 23 - 25, 2017

 We are pleased to announce that the Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology (GJEC) of Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST), Kumamoto University, Japan, and National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology (Kaohsiung First Tech), Taiwan, will organize the 12th International Student Conference on Advanced Science and Technology (ICAST) to be held at First Tech on November 23 - 24, 2017. ICAST has been serving to promote international exchange among graduate students and young researchers in various fields of the advanced science and technology since the first conference in Kumamoto in 2008. The past ICAST took place in Peking University (China), Ewha Womans University (Korea), Ege University (Turkey), Shandong University (China), University of Seoul (Korea), Blaise Pascal University (France) and Institut Tecknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) (Indonesia) in addition to Kumamoto University. Active participation of students not only in presentation but also in management of the conference is vital to ICAST. This year the program includes Research Session and General Session. Participation of undergraduate students is encouraged as well.
 Please see the following information to apply for presentation. We look forward to seeing many of you in Kaohsiung.

Qualification of presenters
 Graduate students and undergraduate students of Kumamoto University, Kaohsiung First Tech, and the overseas universities having the exchange agreements with Kumamoto University or Kaohsiung First Tech.
-List of International Exchange Agreements with Kumamoto University:
http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/international/list/
Schedule
Academic sessions: November 23-24
Field trip: November 25
Research Session
Students will give presentation on their research data either in oral or poster session of the following fields.
  1. Mathematics
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Earth and Environments
  5. Biological Sciences
  6. Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
  7. Materials Science and Engineering
  8. Mechanical System Engineering
  9. Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
  10. Civil and Environmental Engineering
  11. Architecture
  12. Multidisciplinary
General Session
 Students will present their opinions and ideas on issues related to energy, environment, natural disasters, and challenges of the society in fields of science and technology.
Registration:
Deadline:
  • -Students of Kumamoto University and its partner universities: September 7 (Thu) -Postponed to September 22 (Fri), 2017
  • -Students of Kaohsiung First Tech and its partner universities: October 6 (Fri)
  • -Students from High School in Kumamoto: September 25 (Mon)
Registration forms:

Each participant should submit a registration form. When you are a co-author of a paper, but not a presenter, please submit a form for non-presenter.

Where to submit:
  • Students of Kumamoto University and its partner universities: icast@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
  • Students of Kaohsiung First Tech and its partner universities: to be announced later
Submission of extended abstract:
 Once your presentation is accepted, you should submit an extended abstract. Please note that different templates are used for Research Session and General Session.
Deadline:
  • -Students of Kumamoto University and its partner universities: September 21 (Thu) -Postponed to October 6 (Fri), 2017
  • -Students of Kaohsiung First Tech and its partner universities: October 6 (Fri)
  • -Students from High School in Kumamoto: October 2 (Mon)
Instructions and templates:
Research Session
  • Prepare two-page extended abstract following instructions in the template.
  • Submit both PDF (in press quality, not smallest size) and WORD files.
  • File name: Registration number_Presenter’s name
  • Template (Research Session)
General Session
  • Prepare one-page extended abstract following instructions in the template.
  • Submit both PDF (in press quality, not smallest size) and WORD files.
  • File name: Registration number_Presenter’s name
  • Template (General Session)
Registration fee
35 USD/participant
Details will be announced later.
Language:
The official language of the conference is English.
Conference venue:
Kaohsiung First Tech (details will be announced later)
Field trip
November 25 (Sat)
Fee: 15 USD/participant
Details will be announced later.
Conference Secretariat:
Kumamoto University
icast@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp

Kaohsiung First Tech
To be announced later
ICAST HP at Kaohsiung First Tech:
http://www.coe.nkfust.edu.tw/files/11-1009-9552.php