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JI 2023 Thank You Day conveys gratitude and expectation
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held the 2023 Thank You Day event at Long Bin Building on December 2, in a bid to express gratitude to all people who have provided support to its development.
JI student social practice project claims first prize at Shanghai contest
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has secured the first prize at the 2023 Zhixing Cup Shanghai University Student Social Practice Project Contest for a group project titled “Hydrogen-Electric Synergy: Navigating the Future — Research and Practice in the Integrated Development of Shanghai’s New Energy Vehicle Industry.”
JI undergraduate student excels in ASME research competition
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) undergraduate student Ziming Zhou majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering has become the winner of the undergraduate student research competition at the 2023 ICE Forward Conference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), an annual event inviting undergraduate researchers that have studied in the field of internal combustion engines, emissions systems, fuels and sprays, or carbon management.
JI undergraduate course clinches second prize at national teaching competition
Probabilistic Methods in Engineering, an undergraduate course at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) instructed by Professor Horst Hohberger, has been awarded the Second Prize at the 5th National University Blended Teaching Design Innovation Competition, a highly-regarded university-level teaching competition in China.
JI students compete for China in global hackathon event
Two students from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have been invited to represent China in a global hackathon competition held in Germany. Nuocheng Ji, a Class of 2024 undergraduate student, and Yueyuan Li, a Class of 2020 alumna, distinguished themselves in multiple selection rounds, securing a spot in the 2023 SICK Hackathon Challenge competition attended by 108 contestants from 22 countries.
JI seminar shares insights on academic career development in China
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) recently hosted a seminar titled “Academic Career Development in China” for international students studying at the campus of SJTU Minhang. The event held on October 25, serving as a testament to JI commitment in facilitating academic growth and creating opportunities for students, was co-organized by the Future Faculty Club (FFC) and the Graduate Education Office of JI.
JI students celebrate Double Ninth Festival with outing to scenic Hangzhou
International students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) from more than 10 countries embarked on an outing to Hangzhou to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival last week.
Costa Rican student shares beauty of JI experience in China
What is life like as an international student studying at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) in Shanghai, China? Sofia Velasquez Shum from the Latin American country of Costa Rica gives an answer with...
New ISA team vows to make JI a home away from home
International students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) gathered at CIMC Auditorium of Long Bin Building on the evening of October 23 for a “Love, Death & Robots Stream Night”, an event featuring lucky draw, movie-watching, free popcorn and drinks that also serves to announce the formation of the new international student association (ISA) team.
JI graduate students win best presentation awards at SAMIO 2023
Two graduate students of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) displayed their exceptional talents at the 2nd International Symposium on Structures and Materials Inspired by Origami (SAMIO 2023), claiming two Best Oral Presentation awards for their papers.
JI undergraduate student publishes paper in IEEE journal
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) undergraduate student Kezhi Li has published a research paper titled "Forehead or Headlights - At Which Height Should LiDARs Be Mounted on the Vehicle?" in IEEE...
JI 2023 Go Global Day shows deepening ties with UM
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted the 2023 Go Global Day event at Long Bin Building on October 10, on occasion of the visit of an UM delegation to SJTU. The event serving as an open day for showcasing the JI Global Degree Pathways (GDP) programs in collaboration with UM was attended by more than 300 students.