Akira Ohkubo
Science communicator , Miraikan
With a PhD in Molecular Biology and working experiences across countries/cultures, Akira Ohkubo’s role as a Science Communicator at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, has allowed him to take the initiative in building relations with diverse minority communities, including the deaf, the blind and the neurodiverse, and creating inclusive museum contents by collaborating with them, scientists, and more. He is also dedicated to reaching out to international peers and developing opportunities for collaborative work with them. All this fits his professional mission—making a museum (or any public space) open and meaningful to everyone.
Sessions
Why inclusion matters at your workplace and activities
Inclusion matters whenever you work with others, but why? How is being inclusive beneficial in science communication? This inclusive workshop welcomes everyone, including those who have never worked on accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI), and provides a safe space for openly sharing thoughts.
The workshop begins with the basics of the field and case studies at Miraikan. It will be followed by hands-on activities, where participants from diverse workplaces share their experiences and perspectives, encouraging them to make sense of why inclusion matters in their respective work environments.