Analytical science is used in many ways to support our daily lives. Developing the next generation of science and technology talent is essential to passing technology on to the future. However, high school students preparing to choose their future careers have relatively few opportunities to use analytical instruments or visit research facilities. In Korea, Shimadzu Scientific Korea (SSK) runs Future-Ready Innovators, an educational program for high school students aimed at developing the next generation of science and technology talent.

Semiconductors are electronic components that precisely control the flow of electricity, supporting generative AI processing and smartphone operation. A vacuum is one of the key requirements for stable semiconductor manufacturing.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink Ribbon campaigns are held around the world to raise awareness of breast cancer and promote early detection and early treatment. As a company committed to health management, Shimadzu also organizes a Shimadzu Pink Ribbon campaign both within the company and in the wider community.

The 10th Tokyo Conference on Advanced Catalytic Science and Technology (TOCAT10) was held at Waseda University from August 18 to 23. Organized every four years, with the Catalysis Society of Japan playing a central role, this year’s conference brought together approximately 1,000 researchers from Japan and abroad.