Natural Science
Wakuwaku Science Workshop
Wakuwaku Science Workshop
The Wakawaku Project (literally, "Exciting Project") aims to encourage children to take an interest in science by providing science workshops for elementary and junior high school children. The workshops are run mainly by Olympus staff working as volunteers.
The program provides children with opportunities to learn about the properties and mysteries of light, a field of science in which Olympus has extensive knowledge and experience. Olympus supports the program by providing equipment and materials for use in experiments and in other ways. Activities are designed to be exciting for the participating Olympus staff as well as the children.
Three programs as joint event with junior high school and elementary school and the lectures of junior high schools were implemented in FY 2008.
Details can be found on the Olympus website.
Natural Science Observation Contest
Originating in 1960 as a microscope observation contest, this event has evolved into what it is today; an opportunity for elementary and junior high students to develop scientific thinking by discovering and investigating mysteries within their own local communities.
Olympus has been a co-sponsor ever since the beginning, and continues to play an active role in running the contest, including the preparation of application guidelines, the display of posters, and the production of videos to help parents motivate their children to take an interest in science.
Olympus also organizes the judging of entries, invites special guests for the award ceremonies, and assists with presentations by winners. The number of participating schools and entries has steadily increased to a record 776 participating schools and more than 13,000 entries in the 49th contest in 2008. A summary of entries can be found on the contest website.
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