The first Japanese company to send an educational program to the world from "Skype in the classroom"
From January 17, 2013, we started recruiting participants for the science experiment class of Euglena

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Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo, hereinafter Euglena Co., Ltd.), which has a research institute within the University of Tokyo, is operated by Skype, a communication platform provider, as part of its CSR activities. We are the first Japanese partner company to participate in the global educational community "Skype in the classroom". Through "Skype in the classroom," which has 47,000 educator members around the world, Euglena provides science experiment classroom education programs to students at home and abroad using Skype video calls. I will continue to do it. Euglena Co., Ltd. will start recruiting participants for the science experiment class (Skype lesson) from January 17, 2013.

Euglena Since January 2012, the company has been conducting science experiment classes at various schools from elementary to high school, mainly in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, where Euglena is produced, to increase students' interest in science and knowledge about environmental issues and Euglena. Since January 2012, we have been conducting science experiment classes at various schools from elementary to high school, mainly on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, where biodiversity is produced, to broaden students' knowledge about environmental issues and and their interest in science. This time, we will provide educational programs to "Skype in the classroom" by utilizing our know-how of science experiment classes.
Euglena Mitsuru Izumo, President and Representative Director of "Skype in the classroom", said, "Through this opportunity, we would like to make this program a multifaceted program that will help children around the world develop a multifaceted interest in Japan, science, and environmental issues by sharing the environmental technology and microalgae research and development that are being conducted in Japan.

　"We are delighted to have Euglena, a leading company looking to the future of the planet, join this community," said Andrew Schmidt, project leader for Skype in the classroom. Since we opened the Japanese site of "Skype in the classroom" in early October, we hope that more Japanese schools and educators will use this site, and it will be used in educational settings on a global scale. I sincerely hope that the cross-cultural exchange will be actively carried out. "
　Below you will find more information about Skype lessons at Euglena

About Skype lessons in "Skype in the classroom" by Euglena

■ Date and time (planned)
　About once a month from February to December 2013

■ Skype lesson time
　45 minutes each time (including Q & A)

■ Content
　Classes on environmental issues, biodiversity, and biotechnology centered on scientific experiments on microalgae Euglena. Knowledge and science related to environmental issues and biodiversity
　We aim to broaden your interest in

■ How to participate
　Please access the "Skype in the classroom" site, register as a member, and then apply for the class you want.

About Euglena Co., Ltd.
Established in August 2005. The capital is 851.65 million yen. Representative Director Mitsuru Izumo. Succeeded in edible outdoor mass culture of Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena) for the first time in the world. With the aim of contributing to solving global food and environmental problems with Euglena, we are working on food utilization and biofuel technology development at Euglena. Received the 2010 Tokyo Venture Technology Award. Received the 2012 Japan Venture Award 2012 "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award". Listed on TSE Mothers in 2012.

About "Skype in the classroom"
"Skype in the classroom" is a global educational community that was created by incorporating the opinions of teachers who are actually active in the field of education and can participate for free. By using the tools provided here, overseas and other schools You can proceed with the lesson in cooperation with the teacher. You can also find guest speakers according to the theme of the lesson. Skype in the classroom is a community run by Skype as part of its CSR activities, with more than 47,000 educators from around the world and more than 2,400 projects offered worldwide. ..
https://education.skype.com/?locale=jp

About Skype
Skype is a communication platform provider that aims to remove barriers to communication. You can enjoy free chat, voice calls and video calls using your computer, smartphone, smart TV and more. You can also make low-cost calls to landlines and mobile phones around the world. Founded in 2003 and headquartered globally in Luxemburg, Skype is now a division of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with operations around the world, including Japan. There are 280 million monthly active users worldwide (as of September 2012).
http://www.skype.com/intl/ja/home

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