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JI Professor Gang Zheng wins first prize of SJTU teaching award

JI Professor Gang Zheng wins first prize of SJTU teaching award

Professor Gang Zheng, associate dean for undergraduate education of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been awarded the First Prize of the SJTU Teaching and Educating Award in 2024, a highest honor given by the university recognizing outstanding contributions in student education and development. 

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JI international freshmen embrace a fresh start to college life

JI international freshmen embrace a fresh start to college life

The international freshmen enrolled in 2024 at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) experienced an engaging start in September to their first semester on the SJTU Minhang campus, which was made possible through the dedicated efforts of JI faculty and staff.

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Under the autumn stars: JI welcome party sparks joy and love

Under the autumn stars: JI welcome party sparks joy and love

In the crisp embrace of autumn, the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held an unforgettable Welcome Party for the new students enrolled in 2024 at Long Bin Building, marking a significant milestone for their academic journey on the SJTU campus.

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JI professor’s journal paper marks breakthrough in terahertz communication

JI professor’s journal paper marks breakthrough in terahertz communication

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Professor Chong Han and his collaborators have published a research paper titled “High-speed 0.22 THz communication system with 84 Gbps for real-time uncompressed 8K video transmission of live events” in the esteemed academic journal Nature Communications, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of terahertz communication.

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JI hosts 2024 new student opening ceremony

JI hosts 2024 new student opening ceremony

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held its 2024 New Student Opening Ceremony at Jing Jing Auditorium of the SJTU Minhang Campus on the evening of September 18.

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JI alumnus showcases Chinese culture at the 2024 Paris Olympics

JI alumnus showcases Chinese culture at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Simin Wang, a 2006 alumnus of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), and his team at Zhuomo Zhuomo, played a pivotal role as the design and curatorial team for “China House” in Paris. Through their work, they brought Chinese traditional culture to a global audience, adding cultural significance to the Olympics experience.

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Engineering excellence: a JI journey with Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum

Engineering excellence: a JI journey with Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum

Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum’s story is one of curiosity, passion, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Born in Costa Rica in 2003, Sofia has always had a natural inclination towards learning and exploring new horizons. Now a junior in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), Sofia is living a dream she has nurtured since childhood.

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JI doctoral team wins second place in CCF Chip design competition

JI doctoral team wins second place in CCF Chip design competition

Doctoral students Xinyue Wu and Ruge Xu from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured second place finish in the finals of the China Computer Federation (CCF) Chip Conference’s special competition. The competition, known as the “CCF-DAC: ASIC DRC Violation Prediction Model Design and AI-PC Deployment Challenge,” is a highly respected event within the field of integrated circuit design.

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JI welcomes over 300 freshmen of 2024

JI welcomes over 300 freshmen of 2024

On August 27, over 300 new faces arrived at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) on the SJTU Minhang campus, officially joining the JI family and embarking on their exciting college journey ahead.

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Eight JI research projects secure 2024 NSFC funding

Eight JI research projects secure 2024 NSFC funding

Eight research projects from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for 2024. This achievement was announced following the release of the NSFC’s evaluation results for projects accepted during the annual application period.

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