News
JI Earns NACAC Recognition
“The Joint Institute is the pioneer in recruiting. The number of international students coming to China has increased dramatically.” – Yu Zhang, JI International recruitment coordinator
JI Delegation’s Visit to Zhengzhou No.1 High School a Success
A JI delegation led by Honorary Dean Jun Ni visited Zhenzhou No1. High School in Henan recently, with a Master’s Lecture titled “Comparison of high education and innovation system in China and the U.S.” and an exhibition of JI students’ innovative projects.
Yu Liming Endowed Scholarship Fund Established for JI Students
The “Yu Liming Endowed Scholarship Fund” is a permanent fund for SJTU. A percentage of the annual profit will be earmarked as scholarships for JI’s outstanding students, so that more students can fulfill their dreams and become China’s future leaders.
JI Prof. Hua Bao’s Team Reaps Fruitful Results on 2-D Material Thermal Conduction Research
JI Assistant Professor Hua Bao and his team ’s research results on 2-dimensional material thermal conductivity have been published recently by both Physical Review B and Applied Physics Letter.
The Joint Institute Sets up a Development Advisory Board to Map out Future Plans
JI’s Development Advisory Board is an effective and innovative attempt based on advanced concepts and experiences of American Universities. It is JI’s “think tank” to support JI’s long-term development.
UM Professor Xun Wu Promotes Ross Master of Management-Shanghai Cohort
In response to many seniors’ concern about the Ross Master of Management – Shanghai Cohort program, Prof. Wu answered students’ questions in detail. He has great expectation on this collaborative endeavor between JI and UM. He complimented on JI students’ international vision and outstanding leadership.
2015 JI Graduate Student Seminar & Degree-awarding Ceremony a Success
At the seminar, Prof. Chengbin Ma, who had studied in Japan for many years, talked about the importance of “details for success” based on his personal experience.
JI’s “English Full House” a Success
This activity aims to provide opportunities of exchange, learning, and friendship for students from all over the world.
JI Holds Freshman Academic Guidance Meeting
The new semester academic guidance is a distinctive guidance program of the Joint Institute.
Two JI Students Awarded Chiang Chen Overseas Graduate Fellowship
The winners of the 2014 Chiang Chen Overseas Graduate Fellowship have just been announced. Passing multiple interview and selection processes, Ming Zhong and Yanrong Li, two seniors from the Joint Institute, turn out to be the only two SJTU winners for this honor.
Honorary Dean Jun Ni Receives Highest Honor in Engineering from UM
Honorary Dean Jun Ni of the UM-SJTU Joint Institute received the 2015 Stephen S. Attwood Award at the University of Michigan on March 7, 2015. It is the highest engineering award given by the University of Michigan.
JI Professor David Hung was named Distinguished Visiting Fellow by UK-RAE
JI Associate Professor David Hung has been selected by the United Kingdom’s Royal Academy of Engineering to receive a 2014-2015 Distinguished Visiting Fellowship.