ENGINE internship seminar

In this course, students will utilize their knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking based on scientific evidence and work on problem-solving proposals
for a set period (problem-solving internship). The field comprises companies, local governments, organizations, and other entities with specific
regional, social, and economic problems, aiming to investigate and analyze the current situation, define issues and hypotheses, and apply this
knowledge to take action. Based on real practice, the course emphasizes gaining experience in utilizing knowledge and understanding its necessity.
This is why it is a project-solving learning (PBL) course conducted in collaboration with companies and local governments, with the plan being to
report outcomes to the community.
Moreover, this course is conducted with (1) the faculty member in charge (who has entrepreneurial experience / corporate work experience) and (2) an
external lecturer (practitioner).
This course is conducted collaboratively and through an exchange between Shinshu University, the University of Toyama, and Kanazawa University.
This course is offered as a mandatory course in the practical skills enhancement phase of the ENGINE program, which is part of the Project for
Universities as Drivers of Regional Revitalization through the New Human Resources Education Programs (COC+R) of the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

Logic model, EBPM (evidence based policy making), critical thinking, data science, social research, statistics, experiment design, research literacy, psychology, kansei informatics, marketing and branding, regional orientation, regional issues, regional revival, regional revitalization, regional creation, Regional Revitalization, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Project for Universities as Drivers of Regional Revitalization through New Human Resources Education Programs (COC+R), ENGINE program-certified subject, group work, fieldwork, essay feedback, work experience

Class 1: Joint orientation of the three universities
Class 2: Team building and goal setting
Class 3: Input from companies (1)
Class 4: Input from companies (2)
Class 5: Fieldwork in the local community (1)
Class 6: Reflecting on goals
Class 7: Fieldwork in the local community (2)
Class 8: Feedback from companies and faculty members
Class 9: Fieldwork in the local community (3)
Class 10: Fieldwork in the local community (4)
Classes 11–12: Mid-term presentations (summer intensive camp)
Class 13: Feedback from companies and faculty members
Class 14: Final presentations
Class 15: Reflecting on goals
◎ The contents and schedule are subject to change based on the progress of the course and the circumstances of the partner companies.

Syllabus (Japanese site only)