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SJTU John and Jane Endowment to boost JI’s long-term growth
The 10-million US$ donated by SJTU alumnus John Wu and his wife Jane is dedicated to JI’s long-term development, including setting up chair professorships, faculty and student scholarships, and students’ innovation programs.
Coming soon: Jinesis Freshmen Welcome Party
Joint Institute is going to hold the Jinesis Freshmen Welcome Party from 19:00 to 22:00 on Nov. 1st (Sunday). All students, parents and faculties are welcome.
JI freshman basketball tournament – thrilling and bonding
The fall semester is into full swing. The JI freshmen took a break from adjusting to the busy class schedule and new life at JI. Besides exercise and relaxation, the freshmen basketball tournament offered them an opportunity to socialize and identify with their classes.
Second JI DAB Meeting Guides JI’s Path
As JI’s advising council, the JI DAB provides guidance and support on strategies and resources for JI’s long-term development and plays an important role in promoting JI’s international collaboration.The board members meet once or twice a year.
Second JI Development Advisory Board Meeting a success
The JI DAB provides guidance and support on strategies and resources for JI’s long-term development. The DAB is composed of elite industry leaders, philanthropists, and successful UM/SJTU alumni. The board members meet once or twice a year.
Professor Wenjie Wan applies IoT technology to atmospheric monitoring
JI Assistant Professor Wenjie Wan and UM Professor Xiaogan Liang have recently developed a SERS-based atmospheric monitoring sensor using nanoimprint technique of the IoT technology.
JI’s Master Lecture a hit in Hebei
A delegation named University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) Master Lectures visited three top high schools in Hebei Province from October 16 to 18, where Professor CP Chen, JI’s Associate Dean, delivered an inspiring lecture...
Join hands and make history — first JI Student Union conference a success
The first University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) Student Union conference was held at JI on October 14, 2015. "One of the characteristics of JI students is that they study hard and play hard," remarked Professor...
Welcome party for 2015 new JI graduate students joyous and memorable
With great anticipation, the welcome party for 2015 JI new graduate students was held on September 25th. This year, the talented JI students presented a dynamic show chock full of upbeat music, cool dances, and exciting games.
Professor George Barbastathis of MIT appointed JI Adjunct Professor
Professor George Barbastathis of Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been appointed Adjunct Professor by the Joint Institute.
2015 Fall TA Orientation Conference a success
To prepare the new teaching assistants for the fall semester, the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT-JI) held the 2015 fall TA Orientation Conference at the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) on September 19, 2015....
JI welcomes new students with open arms
The new students of the Joint Institute arrived at the SJTU Minhang Campus on September 12 morning. A volunteer team of JI students in eye-catching T shirts were ready bright and early, waving JI’s giant flag and helping the new students settle into the JI family.