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Yomiuri Shimbun
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan to Assist in Achieving International Standardization for Specialist Areas; Solar, Sectors Include Solar, Hydrogen Technologies
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will help key five sectors, such as perovskite solar cells, to achieve international standardization as part of efforts to help their competitiveness in cutting-edge technologies, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. In addition to perovskite solar cells, the ministry has named four sectors that Japan is seen to excel in: quantum, hydrogen and ammonia, bio-manufacturing and data linkage platforms. It has designated these areas as priorities to achieve standardization and will promote their development through partnerships with the private sector. It will be the first time for the government to promote the standardization of specific areas. The ministry plans to formulate a national strategy on international standards by June. International standards are decided by the International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission and consist of specifications regarding products and technologies, including testing methods. Common examples include QR codes as well as R14 and R6 dry cell batteries. The standards ensure that products and service are compatible and safe to use and contribute to future technological development. If Japan can push international standards in specific fields, it will help to gain the upper hand in overseas markets. The ministry will head efforts to set up specialized human resources for the development of the strategy and rules, and will promote the development and utilization of the standards. Perovskite solar cells were developed in Japan and have been positioned as a game changer for the future expansion of renewable energy. Sekisui Chemical Co. has been working to mass-produce light and bendable film-type perovskite solar cells, while Panasonic Holdings Corp. has been developing perovskite glass panels which can be used for construction. Global competition is also intensifying in the development of quantum computers, which may outperform supercomputers in performance. All these fields are expected to see a rise in demand globally and are becoming increasingly important from the viewpoint of economic security. While Japan has led efforts for international standardization through private-sector initiatives, the United States, China and some European nations have already pushed forward with such efforts as a national strategy. The Japanese government is set to cultivate relevant expertise in the five priority areas and apply it to other fields.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
These South Jersey high school students won recognition in the national StudentCam contest
Multiple South Jersey high school students received recognition in C-SPAN's StudentCam competition. C-SPAN's 21st annual StudentCam competition had a theme this year of, "Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community?" It generated more than 1,700 entries from close to 3,200 students in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Here are the South Jersey students who were recognized and their topics of choice: More: Rowan College of Burlington County is back with an ex-firm. A top admin says it's illegal. 1st Prize winner — junior Daniel Aasa of Winslow Township High School — "Saving Sudan: U.S. Aiding in a Forgotten Crisis." Honorable Mention — juniors Ethan Slaughter and Nate Milstead of Moorestown High School — "The Housing Market Crisis." Honorable Mention — juniors Aerick Mallari, Carter Chew and Rishan Rashed of Egg Harbor Township High School — "It's The Economy stupid!" They were among 150 videos to be honored in this year's competition, winning cash prizes of $1,500, $750 or $250. Each submission was put in one of three regions: East, Central and West. Some of the most popular topics participants addressed were climate, education, health care, gun policies and government finances. Craig McAndrew, C-SPAN's director of education relations, congratulated the "extremely talented students" who won awards. 'Your documentaries set a very high bar for future StudentCam filmmakers, and you should be proud knowing your work will inspire your peers and foster thoughtful consideration from all audiences. We can't wait to see what you do next," McAndrew said. The competition was funded by the C-SPAN Education Foundation and judged by by a panel of educators and C-SPAN representatives. The award-winning videos can be viewed online at Nick Butler is an impact reporter for the Courier Post, the Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times covering community news in South Jersey. Have any tips or stories? Reach out to NButler@ Subscribe to stay in the loop. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: They attend Winslow, Moorestown and Egg Harbor schools
