News
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
On the eve of Year 2015, the UM-SJTU Joint Institute wishes you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and peace, happiness, and luck for 2015.
JI Research Team Wins Doak Prize on Sound and Vibration
Dr. Christopher Cooley and Prof. Robert Parker from the UM-SJTU Joint Institute have recently received the 2014 Doak Prize from the Journal of Sound and Vibration for their paper titled “Unusual gyroscopic system eigenvalue behavior in high-speed planetary gears”.
Design Expo: Inventing science and technology for a bright future
Infinite creativity, frontier technology, and strong corporate sponsorship abound at Design Expo, JI’s flagship showcase of students’ critical thinking, team work, communication skills, and hands-on capabilities.
JI-HP Capstone Design Collaboration Going Strong
“It is amazing how much the students can achieve in 2 months’time. Their prototypes are very close to our target and will be put into production. Our cooperation with the Joint Institute has been very successful and we look forward to more collaboration in the future.”
JI Town Hall Meeting a Success
At conclusion of the meeting, Dean Huang emphasized that JI advocates Open Door Policy and the town hall meeting is a channel for students to knock at the door, give suggestion, and help JI improve.
Innovative JI Marching Steals Spotlight at SJTU Game
During the open ceremony of the 2014 SJTU Game, JI’s innovative parade team exuded youth, energy, confidence, and international flair. JI’s creative formation attracted the most attention and snatched the first prize.
The 16th UM-SJTU Partnership Board Meeting Successful
Chairman Jiang was gratified to see that the Joint Institute continues to make progress under the leadership of Dean Huang. He hoped the collaboration between the two universities in internationalization, research, and disciplines will progress to a new phase of UM-SJTU JI 2.0 in the next 8 to 10 years.
JI Hosts NHSDLC’s Shanghai Tournament
This tournament is one of the most difficult tournaments of the season, and includes some of the top schools across China and features students from cities all across the nation. This overwhelming regional diversity reflects the very best of the NHSDLC.
Big M Linked @Shanghai – UM Alumni Come Home to JI
On November 8th, JI welcomed a group of special visitors who are closely connected with the UM-SJTU Joint Institute. More than 20 alumni of the University of Michigan, ranging from Class 1986 to 2014, were excited to come ‘home’ and enjoyed talking with the faculty...
Trio – 2014 Freshmen Welcome Show Dazzling
While the rehearsals were going in earnest, the freshmen were busy adjusting to SJTU: reflecting on yesterday, seizing today, and anticipating tomorrow. Tonight, the dreams are singing with the dancing of the youth. Best luck to the freshmen, wishing them success in their SJTU endeavor.
JI Innovative Team ‘Wonder 4’ Wonderful
By innovation and team work, Team ‘Wonder 4’ of the 2014 Summer Vg 100 course received 20,000 hits on their hovercraft manual at the ‘Instructables’ DIY website
2014 National Quantum Information and Control Workshop Held at JI
This is the first time the Joint Institute has organized a national conference, which sets a new model and direction for JI’s research.