Tohoku University Announces Opening of
Global Strategic Development Office
in the Heart of Silicon Valley, California, U.S.
Tohoku University's U.S. Office aims to become an epicenter of collaborations
for the University, overseas academia and other international communities
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May 24, 2006
– Palo Alto, CA, USA - Tohoku University, a leading research university in
Japan, announced today that it opened a US representative office in Palo Alto,
CA. The U.S. Office was established as a semi-governmental agency and an
official subsidiary of the University.
“We
are very excited about the opening of the US Office” says Tetsuo Shoji, Director
of Tohoku University US Office.
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From left to right: Prof. Tetsuo
Shoji, Director of Tohoku University US Office, and Prof.
Toshihiko Nishimura, Deputy Director of Tohoku University US Office
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The
U.S. Office will spearhead the efforts to strengthen Tohoku University’s
presence in the world as a leading collaborative research institution.”
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