othmer research fellowship

Othmer Research Fellows Showcase Their Research on the ICU Campus

Sachiko Tokai 2025, othmer research fellowship, Poster session, Research Activities Presentation December 22, 2025

The inaugural year of the Othmer Research Fellowship culminated in early December 2025 with research presentations and posters displayed on the ICU campus. On Monday, December 8, and Tuesday, December 9, Othmer Research Fellows presented their work across two sessions, with four fellows presenting on Monday and nine on Tuesday.The fellows’ presentations reflected research spanning multiple disciplines, embodying the Fellowship program’s goal of supporting researchers’ academic interests. In attendance were students, faculty, supporters, and funders. Fellows gained valuable experience in communicating their research findings to diverse audiences. At the conclusion of their presentations, fellows received certificates of completion from President and CEO Paul Hastings. Fellows also created research posters that were […]

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A December Visit to Japan: Reflections on Impact, Community and Partnership

Paul Hastings ARI, grant, ICU, Nelson Ranch Scholarship, othmer research fellowship, reception, SDG Projects December 19, 2025

In early December, I traveled to Japan for a ten-day visit to International Christian University (ICU), with additional meetings in Tokyo and Tochigi Prefecture. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen relationships across the ICU community and to deepen JICUF’s longstanding partnership with the university. Throughout my time on campus, I met with students, faculty, staff, and members of ICU’s leadership. These conversations—both formal and informal—created space to reflect together on the values that undergird both ICU and JICUF: a shared commitment to liberal arts education, thoughtful engagement with the world, and the belief that learning carries with it a responsibility to contribute to the common good. One especially […]

2025 Othmer Fellow, Milka Mupuka, in her peer feedback discussion group. Photo by Kyoka Horiuchi

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Cultivating Community at the 2025 Othmer Research Fellowship Spring Workshop

Fernando Rojas alumni, community, event, othmer fellows, othmer fellowship, othmer research fellowship, research, senior thesis, workshop June 13, 2025

On June 7th, 2025, JICUF hosted the inaugural gathering of the Othmer Research Fellows at International Christian University—a day marked by dynamic collaboration, peer feedback, and candid dialogue across disciplines. The workshop included reflections from ICU alumni and concluded with motivating insights from JICUF Board Member and Grants Committee Chair, Dr. Machi Dilworth. Read the full story and see more photos.