The annual introductory camp was held from April 23 to 25 at Seimeino Mori Resort in Honda, Chiba prefecture. This year, 61 students from the master's course, 16 from the doctoral course, and 20 faculty members attended the camp. Students were able to virtually experience what they will learn at SDM, from requirements analysis and system design to verification and validation in the lecture on logical thinking, group discussion on large-scale and complex systems, and Fukuzawa Study. The students enjoyed the party in the evening at which awards were given to the groups who gave excellent presentations earlier in the day. The winning proposals were quite unique; a theme park whose customers can learn about environmental problems and help to reduce the environmental load by stepping to generate power while they line up for attractions. Another interesting proposal was safe and secure commuting train systems.
Previous students rate the introductory camp as their most memorable event. This camp, our 3rd, was also a valuable experience for students and faculty members as a kick-off to their studies over the next few years.