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Valedictorian speech by Yiming Yuan at 2015 JI Commencement
“I want to express my gratitude to all the teachers. Thanks to you, you really make a difference in our life. Thanks to you, you show us a new way to view this world. We will never forget your wisdom, your patience, your kindness and your humor. I believe I spent wonderful four years here because of you. Thank you very much.”
Valedictorian speech by Fangzhou Xia at 2015 JI Commencement
“Today, we graduate, as qualified engineers setting out on our journey into the bright future. We shall always bear the mark of our beloved JI, work hard, and seek opportunities to give back. To our dear families, please don’t be worried for us. All is well. To my beloved fellow graduates, no matter where you go, please remember, we are supposed to save the world! Thank you!”
2015 JI Commencement speech by Mr. John Wu
“Remember, you can embrace risk and uncertainty!Remember to keep learning and exploring!Above all, remember optimism can bring luck to you all!”
Explore. Dream. Discover. – 2015 JI Commencement
The proud and moving moments of the 200 plus graduates of Class 2015 were witnessed by parents, faculty and staff.
Daring to Dream – A kaleidoscope of corporate sponsored innovations dazzles at 2015 JI Summer Design Expo
Face Recognition Engine, multi-functional water cooling machine, rich video interaction system are among the 76 projects showcased at the 2015 summer Design Expo.
Six JI students awarded Bosch Scholarships
Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has been collaborating with the JI faculty in research and has also provided scholarships for excellent JI students.
JI – Intel collaboration going strong
On July 27, 15 University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) students went to Intel to present their corporate-sponsored projects, the ninth time over the years. The three projects were: (1) Application control of OpenCL-based...
2015 JI Graduate Student Summer Camp a success
The Joint Institute’s 2015 Graduate Student Summer Camp was held at SJTU Minhang Campus on July 16. After stringent screening, 87 outstanding students from China’s top high schools were invited to attend the 2-day exciting activities including face-to-face with the faculty and visiting JI’s labs.
JI Faculty wins first prize of 2015 SJTU Teaching Award
The winner list of the 2015 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Teaching Awards has been announced. Among the 115 entries from 29 schools (departments), the University of Michigan- SJTU Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) faculty team featuring “Innovative Education with Corporate...
Lin Haozhou: Question every choice
Born in 1988, Haozhou caught the first train to JI as the Joint Institute was established in 2006, tooting the 2+2 program, upon his graduating from high school. Following his heart, Haozhou chose JI without hesitation and thereby started his life journey.
A new milestone – UM President Mark Schlissel visits SJTU
On the occasion of attending the JI board meeting on July 10th, UM President Mark Schlissel, leading a delegation, visited the SJTU and exchanged about the collaboration between the two universities.
The 17th JI Board Meeting concludes successfully
The 17th JI board meeting was held at SJTU and the UM simultaneously via teleconference on July 10th.