Mr. Masao Ishihara introduced Constructionism based tools and activities to Japanese schools and private after school programs. He established his company, Learning Systems Ltd., eleven years ago to develop digital technology based tools, classroom activities, and training materials for teachers. His past project includes successful “Robot and Future Education” program co-developed with Education Department of Saitama University. This project includes Internet based remote sensing and remote control of robots activities for primary and middle school students. He is also a founding member of CREFUS Corporation, operator of after school Robotics and Science program for primary and middle school students. He is directing curriculum development at this company to teach students science and technology through Robotics based activities. He has been also working closely advanced Research Institutes including CEEO, Tufts University and MediaLab, MIT.

He holds Master of Science degree from Graduate School of Management, Boston University (Boston, USA), and bachelor’s degree from International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan).