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2008-2009 Scholars
2008-2009 Scholars with embassy representatives and CWAJ
officers
at 2008 May CWAJ Scholarship Luncheon held at Tokyo American
Club
2008 Study Abroad Scholarship recipients
Hanae HANZAWA
BA
English Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies,
MA candidate
Sociology,
University of Tokyo
Study Program:
MA Women and Gender Studies,
University
of Toronto
Ms Hanzawa
majored in English at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. In her
junior year, she studied Women’s Studies at
Mills College, California as an exchange student. In
addition to her studies, she proactively engages in activism in
order to gain a better understanding of the reality for women and
minorities. Currently enrolled in the Master’s degree program in
Sociology at University
of Tokyo, she plans to
obtain a Master’s degree in Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto.
Hiroko INOUE
BLaw, MLaw, Tohoku University, PhD candidate Political Science, Waseda
University
Study Program:
PhD International Relations, College of Asia and the Pacific,
Australian
National
University
Ms Inoue
studied Political Science and International Relations at
Tohoku
University, and Waseda University.
She has focused on East Timor issues in international politics since
her first visit to East Timor as a
member of a Japanese NGO. For better understanding of international
politics, she wishes to combine practice with the theory of
International Relations based upon her experiences in
East Timor, including her working experience in UNMIT
(UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste).
Yuki NAMBU
BA International Relations,
Ritsumeikan
University and American
University
(Dual Degree Program)
Study Program:
MS International Relations,
London
School of
Economics
and
Political Science
Ms Nambu
has studied International Relations at
American
University and Ritsumeikan University.
She acquired knowledge on security issues through internships at
such places as a think-tank and a munitions company. Ms Nambu
co-wrote
publications 2005 and 2006 State of the Future and Perspectives on North Korea’s Nuclear Test. At
London School of Economics and Political Science, she will continue
to study International Relations, especially the potential of
citizen diplomacy in forming the basis of conflict transformation.
She wishes to contribute toward constructing safer societies
reflecting the public will.
2008 Scholarships for the Visually Impaired recipients
Yuko ABE
Tsukuba University High School for the Blind
Study program:
BA Social Welfare,
Japan
Lutheran
College
Ms Abe’s dream is to contribute to society as a social worker and to meet
and help various people through her work. She is currently studying
social welfare to become a certified social worker.
During an actual project last year, she was able to learn a
great deal from on-the-ground experience. The
University Handbell Circle that she
belongs to gives her the chance to practice with many friends as
well as providing her opportunities to take part in social services
not only on campus but also in church and other facilities outside
of school.
Tomomi ISHIURA
Tsukuba
University
High School for the Blind
Study program:
BA English Communication, Keisen University
Ms
Ishiura’s
dream is to be a
supporter of children and handicapped people all over the world, as
she explains, “I am majoring in English Education, obtaining the
knowledge and skill to be a jr high school English teacher. In
addition to my university studies, I teach English to children at an
elementary school. I also belong to an international NPO for people
with disabilities which encourages participation in society for all.
I am good at swimming and strive to join the Paralympics. So I am
training mind and body everyday.
2008 Scholarships for Non-Japanese Women to Study in Japan
recipients
Wedad Hamdi ALMAAQOL(Yemen)
BS Medical Laboratory Sciences, Sana’a University,
Yemen, MS Laboratory Sciences, Hematology,
Gunma
University
Study program:
PhD Laboratory Sciences, Hematology, Graduate School of Health
Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,
Gunma University
After graduating from Sana’a
University, Ms Almaaqol
worked at Kuwait University
Hospital in Sana’a for two
years as a technician in the field of hematology. Currently she is a
PhD student researching immuno-hematology at
Gunma
University, where she received a
Master’s degree from their
School
of Health Sciences.
Ms Almaaqol aspires to be a university teacher, applying the
knowledge she learned in Japan
to improve the field of hematology in
Yemen, and also, the general level
of education for both men and women.
Dwi Pebrianti
(Indonesia)
BEng Electrical Engineering, University of Indonesia,
Indonesia, MEng Engineering Synthesis,
University
of Tokyo
Study Program: PhD Artificial System Science (Micro Air Vehicles), Graduate School of Engineering,
Chiba University
Ms Pebrianti worked as a control system
engineer for Caltex Pacific Indonesia after graduating from the University of Indonesia
in 2001. She then came to The University of Tokyo where she obtained
her Master’s degree in Engineering Synthesis in 2006, with her
thesis focusing on “Gas Sensing System for Early Stage Fire
Detection.” Currently, she is a PhD student majoring in automation
and robotics at Chiba University.
Her main interest is the autonomous flying robot which can be used
as a tool for search and rescue process in case of disasters and
aerial photography for environmental monitoring.
Pramila PAUDYAL (Nepal)
BS Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, MS Health Sciences, Gunma University
Study Program:
PhD Radiology and Nuclear Medicine,
Gunma
University
Ms
Paudyal
is a
PhD student at Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine in the
Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. After
completing her studies at Tribhuvan University
in Nepal, Gunma University
provided a broader environment for pursuing knowledge with the
latest technology. Currently she is researching diagnosing cancer at
a very early age which will allow accurate treatment and total cure.
After finishing her studies in Japan,
Ms Paudyal is determined to contribute to the people of her country
by improving cancer diagnosis, particularly as the lack of proper
diagnosis leads to high death rates in
Nepal.
TAC Women's Group Non-Japanese Scholar with TAC Women’s
Group Vice President
Anar KOLI (Bangladesh)
BS, MS
Botany, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, MA International Political
Economy, University of Tsukuba
Study program: PhD International Political
Economy, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Ms Koli
worked 5 years as a NGO
professional in Bangladesh on environment related issues after
receiving her degrees from the
University
of Dhaka. She
came to Japan to enhance
her knowledge and skill in environmental research. At the University of Tsukuba, she is studying International
Political Economy with a focus on Environmental Politics. Her
graduate research has been on environmental security and governance
issues with a special focus on climate change policy. In the future,
Ms Koli plans to continue to work as a researcher in this field.
Scholarship to the
Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC)
2008 Inter-University
Center Scholar
Erin
BRIGHTWELL (USA)
BA German Language and Literature, Smith College, USA
BA Japanese Linguistics, University of Washington,
USA
MA Asian Languages & Literature
(Chinese), University of Washington, USA
PhD candidate in Classical Japanese Literature, East Asian Studies,
Princeton University,
USA
Ms Brightwell's
research interests are in classical Japanese literature,
specifically setsuwa written in the late Heian and early
Kamakura
periods, and early Sino-Japanese linguistic and cultural exchange.
After completing the IUC program, she will return to her PhD
research. Her goal is to
teach classical Japanese literature at a university, ideally
including courses that explore its relationship with the literature
of early medieval China.
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