Science Council Meeting to strengthen information dissemination "Thinking about whether younger participation is desirable" November 12, 21:37
Regarding the appointment of members of the Science Council of Japan, the Science Council of Japan held a press conference to strengthen information dissemination, expressed its views as a conference, and announced that it had been contacted by an international academic organization to offer support. did.
Regarding the appointment of members of the Science Council of Japan, the Science Council decided to increase the number of press conferences, which had been about once every three months, because it was necessary to widely disseminate accurate information, and held the first press conference on the 12th.
Among them, he said that he would clarify the reason why the six people were not appointed, and that he would like to appoint them again, and that the members of the Science Council pointed out that "there are few young people". The number of young people will naturally decrease because the person who gives the above will be qualified as a member. It is necessary to consider whether it is really desirable to ask for the participation of young people, "he said.
He also said that the International Science Council, which consists of more than 100 national and regional academies of science, contacted the president, saying, "I am concerned about the current appointment and would like to support if anything." He complained that concerns were shared internationally.
Then, the reporter asked questions such as "Would you like to recommend the same 6 people again?" And "Would you like to replenish the procedure?" And the Science Council side said, "Since such a situation is not expected, what kind of situation? I'm wondering if I should go through the procedure. In any case, I'm just going through the procedure according to the law. "
For the time being, the Science Council wants to continue the conference about once every two weeks.