Key Facts
• August 8-9, 2025: Open day held at Anan National College of Technology.
• 291 middle school students from inside and outside the prefecture participated.
• Students chose 2 out of 38 lectures across 5 courses: mechanical, construction, chemistry, etc.
• A lecture on flame reaction experiments involved six metal ion solutions like lithium.
• Students observed flames changing colors, such as red and yellow, during experiments.
• A participant, Anna Mori (15), expressed interest in joining a pharmaceutical company.
• Other activities included making keychains with high-power lasers and aluminum processing.
• Event aimed to showcase the joy of chemistry and manufacturing.
Summary
Anan National College of Technology hosted an open day on August 8-9, 2025, attracting 291 middle school students from various regions. Participants explored chemistry and manufacturing through hands-on activities, including flame reaction experiments and keychain creation using high-power lasers. Students selected two lectures from 38 options across five courses, such as mechanical and chemical engineering. Anna Mori, a 15-year-old student, shared her aspiration to work in the pharmaceutical industry, inspired by the engaging experiments. The event successfully highlighted the excitement of scientific exploration and practical skills development.
