【創域会ニュースマガジン】2023年3月号　Souiki-kai News Magazine March 2023

【 Souiki-kai News Magazine English Version is translated by students hired by On-Campus Job project.  】

Souiki-kai members,

Hello this is Souiki-kai office.
The Kashiwa Campus is home to laboratories in a variety of fields. It is interesting to know what kind of research is being conducted in each laboratory. You could catch a glimpse of the research being conducted at each laboratory on social media (Instagram and twitter), monitored by the Public Relations Office. Please take a look at it.

◇  March Issue
◇◇　Department of Environmental Systems
◇◇ ◇　Message from Assistant Professor Liu Jiaqi

Artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT has been a trending topic these days. In this blog, I’d like to share an interesting field of AI: AI art.

Known as generative art, it combines the power of machine learning algorithms with the creativity of human artists to produce stunning and unique works of art. Some of the most exciting AI art pieces are created by training machine learning algorithms on large datasets of images, such as paintings or photographs. These algorithms can generate new images that are inspired by the original dataset but are entirely unique.

Other approaches involve using algorithms to manipulate existing images or videos in real-time, creating interactive and dynamic works of art. For example, see below the figure* created by Midjourney that turns text-based prompts into images.

One of the benefits of AI art is the ability to generate large volumes of unique and varied images quickly and easily. This is especially useful for artists who need to create a large number of images for a project or exhibition. Additionally, AI art allows artists to explore new styles and techniques that they may not have considered using traditional methods. However, some critics argue that AI art may lack the emotional depth and authenticity of traditional art forms, as it is created using algorithms rather than the human experience.

Additionally, some are concerned about the role of AI in the creative process and the potential for technology to replace human artists. As we continue to integrate technology into our lives, it is important to consider the impact of these advancements on our creativity and expression. Despite these concerns, AI art is an exciting and rapidly growing field that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of art. From stunning generative art pieces to interactive installations, AI art offers a new way of creating and experiencing art that is both innovative and thought-provoking. The emergence of AI art is a fascinating and relevant topic that is worth exploring.
Whether for your research, work, or daily life, AI tools may offer a new world of possibilities to explore and enjoy.

*An image created by Midjourey
http://souiki-kai.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/school-floating-300×300.png ( An image created by Midjourney)

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The next column would be written by the Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies.

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Recent photos of Kashiwanoha ↓
You can see the photos here ↓
http://souiki-kai.net/archive/photo/

To read the previous columns ↓
http://souiki-kai.net/archive/column/

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Report of the Sports Event hosted by the Souiki-kai Student Association

On Monday, February 20, we rented a rugby field and held a sports event. Under the mild spring sun, all participants had a relaxing time together exercising. The winners were the members of Kikuchi Laboratory, Department of Advanced Biosciences. You can see the photos of the competition on the Souiki-kai Photo Corner as well as on the Instagram of the Frontier Science Public Relations Office.
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/Co57uSiP-9P/

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【Souiki-kai Student Association】
Kashiwa Campus Easter Egg Hunt – Participants Wanted!

Dear everyone at Kashiwa Campus
Hello, this is Souiki-kai Student Association,
It is getting warmer and warmer here at Kashiwa Campus, and we can feel the arrival of spring. And speaking of Spring, Easter is coming!

On Monday, March 20, from 13:00-16:00, we will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at Kashiwa Campus! Teams will work together to find eggs hidden in the outdoor garden on the 2nd floor of the Environment Building. The top team may win a prize!

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Google form below to apply!
The application deadline is Monday, March 13th at noon, and will be closed as soon as we reach the capacity.
https://forms.gle/yDcxH3puTBLuwfe57
However, you cannot participate without application. Please apply in advance to participate.

Date and time: Monday, March 20, 2023, from 13:00 to 16:00
Meeting place: Kashiwa campus environment building 1st floor main entrance.
Participation fee: Free
What to bring: rain gear in case of rain
Number of participants: 1 to 5 people. However, since it will be done in teams of 5 people, if you participate with 4 people or less, it will be a joint team with other participants.
We are looking forward to your application!
For inquiries, please contact Souiki-kai Student Association
souiki-kai-gakuseibu@edu.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp.

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GOGATSUSAI Call for Individual Supporters

The University of Tokyo GOGATSUSAI Committee is seeking individual supporting members. For more information, please see here.
http://souiki-kai.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/be633884bbae77eda3572db4151ce7ee.pdf

If you would like to offer a donation, please register using this form.
https://forms.gle/4TzGhT1kbK7S8yFj6

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1. News from the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

(a)   Phototrophy by antenna-containing rhodopsin pumps in aquatic environments
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/information/category/press/10090.html

(b)   Histone deacetylation regulates de novo shoot regeneration
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/information/category/press/10084.html

2. Related URL

(a) The university of Tokyo Kashiwa Campus
http://www.kashiwa.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index.html

(b) GSFS HP
http://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

(c) The university of Tokyo Kashiwa Library
http://www.lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kashiwa/

(d) Kashiwa Campus – TX Kashiwa no ha Campus Station
Suttle Bus operation time schedule 2017/04/01～2022/03/31
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/assets/images/gsfs/access/2022shuttlebus_20220405_j.pdf

◆ Souiki-kai website
http://souiki-kai.net

◆UTokyo Alumni
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/alumni/tft/index.html【From Souiki-kai Secretariat】
(a) If you are an alumni who wants to broadcast the news in this news magazine, please contact the secretariat for details. In that case, please sending emails from the address registered in the Souiki-kai mailing list for verification of your identity.
(b) Those who wish to join the Souiki-kai (who were enrolled in GSFS but had not yet joined) should send an email with their name, year of graduation, major, and address to the secretariat for application.

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