Global Startupper Seminar #4: Exploring Global Careers with Dr. Motoko Akiba
2025.10.21
On October 17, the 4th Global Startupper Seminar was held. The Global Startupper Seminar is a new program launched this year by the Office for Social Impact Promotion, aiming to foster individuals with a broad perspective who can play active roles both in Japan and abroad.
For this session, we invited Dr. Motoko Akiba, a graduate of the College of Human Sciences at the University of Tsukuba, who is currently a Professor at Florida State University and the Editor-in-Chief of AERJ (American Educational Research Journal) under AERA. She delivered a lecture titled “From Campus Life to Career.”
Dr. Akiba shared her experiences and perspectives gained as a student at Tsukuba, as well as her journey toward building an international career. More than 30 participants, mainly students, attended the seminar. During the Q&A session, she kindly responded to each question from the students with thoughtful and detailed answers.
In addition to discussing her career path, Dr. Akiba also spoke about her experiences as a “minority” abroad and emphasized the importance of understanding yourself and communicating what you need. Her talk offered valuable insights and encouragement for students aspiring to take on challenges overseas.
Participants of this seminar will later be awarded an Open Badge (Purple Badge) through JV-Campus.
Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 11:35–12:10
Venue: University of Tsukuba, Institute of Human Sciences, Building A, Room 201
Program:
- Introduction to the Social Impact Project/MC (Nao Ishihara, SI Promotion Office)
- Talk on International Career (Prof. Motoko Akiba)
- Q&A
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