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Manabu Sumida

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Manabu Sumida

Professor, Faculty of Education, Ehime University, Japan; Director of Kids Science Academy

Manabu Sumida is a professor at Ehime University and the director of Kids Science Academy, a STEAM program designed for gifted young children. He is an award-winning scholar in science education and gifted education, with international roles in the World

AffiliationEhime University LocationJapan
Science Education STEAM Education Gifted Education Early Childhood Education Talent Development Educational Innovation International Education Leadership
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About

Manabu Sumida is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ehime University, Japan, and Director of the Kids Science Academy, a special STEAM program for gifted young children. An award-winning scholar recognized by the Japan Society for Science Education and the Ryoji Noyori Education Award, he serves as Japan's delegate to the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and an Executive Committee member of APFG (2022–2024).

Mentoring Focus

  • Supporting gifted young learners through STEAM-based learning, nurturing scientific curiosity, developing talent in early childhood, and guiding educators in science and gifted education practices.

Professional Highlights

  • Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ehime University, Japan
  • Director of Kids Science Academy, a STEAM program for gifted young children
  • Award recipient from the Japan Society for Science Education
  • Recipient of the Ryoji Noyori Education Award
  • Japan’s delegate to the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
  • Executive Committee member of APFG, 2022–2024

Research Publications

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