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  ICBTT2004 Technology & Society Division, JSME

Role of Science and Technology in Social Education
- Example in Public Transportation -

Masaki HOJO

Prof.
Department of Mechanical Engineering /Engineering Physics and Mechanics
Kyoto University

Abstract:
The present modern Japanese society is supported by its high level of science and technology. However, the scientists and engineers are not so highly evaluated in the society. On the other hand, heritages of technology are well known to people in Europe and U.S.A. One of the examples is that the nicknames of trains in European countries are often taken from famous engineers like "Nobel", "Eiffel" etc. This simply implies how these engineers works are highly evaluated in the society.

Key Words: Heritage, Science and Technology, Railway, Aircraft