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JI mini-workshop series: “systematic approach for foot and ankle injuries”
JI miniworkshop series was kicked off in October 2016, in a bid to promote scientific research exchange and collaboration among JI faculty members and researchers. The recently-held workshop chaired by Professor Shane Johnson was the first such event held at the newly-built Long Bin Building.
Technology Entrepreneurship for Social Development
On Nov. 10 JI is launching a new interdisciplinary, multinational collaborative research project using mHealth technology for the entrepreneurship and development in Belt and Road region. For more information, please visit the CFE website.
Nobel laureate Stefan Walter Hell visits JI
Laureate of 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Stefan Walter Hell visited the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute on October 31.
JI holds KLA-Tencor Scholarship awarding ceremony
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) hosts the awarding ceremony of 2018 KLA-Tencor Scholarship at CIMC Auditorium on October 17.
Automotive Executive Development Program kicked off in Shanghai
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business of University of Michigan (UM) and UM-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) of SJTU have jointly launched the Automotive Executive Development Program (EDP) for a second year.
Professor Jiajia Luo’s biomechanical analysis project wins NSFC fund
JI Professor Jiajia Luo was one of the winners of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) fund, according to a recent NSFC announcement of 2018 list of funded projects.
JI hosts Entrepreneurship Week
Entrepreneurship Week 2018 was successfully held at Long Bin Building of University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) from September 4 to September 7. Co-organized by JI’s Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) and SJTU’s School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the four-day event attracted 120 attendees from 14 countries.
Horst Hohberger: In Defense of the Classical Lecture
Professor Horst Hohberger of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) was selected as one of the five winners of 2018 Teaching Excellence Award at SJTU.
Bangladesh Challenge
JI CFE offers an exciting opportunity for SJTU students to participate in international development projects through SJTU’s Global Engagement Project. Our destination this year is Bangladesh. For more information including how to apply, please visit the CFE website.
Dr. Kai-Fu Lee presents AI•Future to JI students
Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) pose a threat to the human society? What kind of jobs can’t be displaced by AI? How can mankind coexist with AI? These were the topics brought up by Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, AI scientist as well as President and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, in a lecture for JI students on September 11.
JI holds convocation for new students
The 2018 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) Opening Ceremony was held at the Jingjing Hall of SJTU Minhang campus on September 9.
JI professor challenges the classical photoconductor gain theory
The classical photoconductor gain theory is challenged with newly-discovered mistakes, according to an ACS Photonics paper on research finding of Professor Yaping Dan and his research team.