Yatsushiro National College of Technology advocated contribution to the community by the technology as one of the mission and founded the Center for Industrial and Educational Support (CIES) since 2000. The CIES has been active supported for the scientific experiments in junior high. Science Partnership Project (SPP) by Japan Science and Technology Agency is aimed at stimulating the scientific interest of the junior high students and SPP supported 9 classes CIES projects in 2008. Those classes with an emphasis on experiments were favorably accepted by the junior high students. However, there are many problems to be overcome. These support activities will be improved and taken over the Problem Based Learning & Integrated Education Center at Kumamoto National College of Technology.
