OIST Foundation

09/24/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that David Saltzman and Nao Takada have been unanimously elected to the OIST Foundation Board of Trustees! They generously bring their time and expertise to our work supporting the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation.

Their experience, commitment to U.S.–Japan relations, and enthusiasm will be a wonderful addition to our Board. As we look ahead, we’re excited to work together to grow awareness of OIST and support its research and impact.

Please join us in welcoming David and Nao, and thank you to all of our Trustees for the time, guidance, and care they bring to the OIST Foundation!

09/02/2026

As Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology begins a new academic year, we are excited to welcome two of the university’s newest faculty members for our next OIST Science in Focus webinar!

Join us for “Meet OIST’s Newest Faculty," featuring:

🔹 Professor Matteo Parisi, Head of the Algebraic Combinatorics and Fundamental Physics Unit
🔹 Professor Dan Daniel, Head of the Droplet and Soft Matter Unit

We’ll learn about their fascinating research, what brought them to OIST, and the discoveries they hope to pursue. They will also share what they hope to bring to OIST’s interdisciplinary community and its students as researchers, educators, and mentors.

📅 September 17
⏰ 7:30 PM Eastern Time / September 18 at 8:30 AM Japan Time
💻 Free virtual event

Register here: https://lnkd.in/dehNySQK

06/15/2026

04/21/2026

OIST Foundation Chairman, Takeshi Ueshima, and Executive Director Ginger Choy were fortunate to meet with Ambassador Katahira, Consulate General of Japan in New York recently to discuss opportunities for collaboration in New York.