Nagoya Institute of Technology Professor Yasushi Imon Honored with Engineering Education Award for Pioneering Work in Female Student Admissions
Nagoya, Japan – September 3, 2025 – Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) is proud to announce that Professor Yasushi Imon, a distinguished member of its board of directors, has been awarded the prestigious Engineering Education Award. This significant recognition celebrates Professor Imon’s groundbreaking work and its profound impact on fostering gender diversity within engineering fields, specifically through the implementation and evaluation of NITech’s unique recommendation-based admission system for female students.
The award ceremony, held on September 3, 2025, acknowledged Professor Imon’s dedicated efforts in developing and refining an admission policy designed to proactively encourage talented female students to pursue engineering education at NITech. This initiative goes beyond traditional admission methods, employing a recommendation-based system that aims to identify and support promising female candidates who may possess exceptional potential but might not be fully captured by conventional entrance examinations.
Professor Imon’s research and advocacy have meticulously documented the effectiveness of this specialized admission system. His work has provided valuable insights into how such targeted initiatives can significantly increase the enrollment of women in engineering programs. The announcement from NITech highlights the “implementation and its effects,” underscoring the data-driven approach Professor Imon has taken to demonstrate the positive outcomes of this policy.
This award is a testament to Professor Imon’s vision and commitment to addressing the persistent gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. By actively working to create a more inclusive and equitable environment, NITech, under Professor Imon’s leadership in this area, is demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to nurturing the next generation of engineers. The success of their female recommendation-based admission system serves as a valuable model that other institutions may consider adopting to promote diversity and excellence in engineering education.
The Engineering Education Award signifies not only an individual achievement but also a broader recognition of NITech’s dedication to advancing the quality and inclusivity of engineering education. Professor Imon’s work is expected to inspire further innovation and dialogue within the academic community regarding effective strategies for empowering women in technical disciplines.
井門康司理事が「工学教育賞」を受賞しました ― 名古屋工業大学における女子推薦入試の実施とその効果について
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