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JI Student Attends U21 Student Summit
The 2015 U21 Student Summit was held at National University of Singapore from February 26 to 28, JI student Peng Yuan and Ci Mo of Antai College of Economics & Management were SJTU’s representatives.
JI and Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Sign MOU
On March 4, a delegate from the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) led by Vice President Ramon Wyss visited the Joint Institute, exchanged ideas about collaboration, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
The Ross Master of Management – Shanghai Cohort Is Accepting New Students
After thorough market survey and analysis by both the UM-SJTU Joint Institute and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, the Ross Master of Management – Shanghai Cohort has kicked off and is accepting new students for fall 2015.
JI’s Nimble-fingered Innovation Grabs Attention on Discovery Channel
During the Daily Planet program of the Discovery Channel Canada aired on February 18, a robotic hand dexterously rotating two meditation balls caught a lot of viewers’ attention.
Prof. Morteza Eslamian Named 2014 Oriental Scholar
JI Associate Professor, Morteza Eslamian, has won the title of Oriental Scholar,namely 2014 Distinguished Professor in Shanghai Universities.
JI and Seoul National University Sign MOU
The memorandum of understanding stipulates that the scope of the collaborative projects includes but not limited to health prognostics and management of mechanical components, health prognostics and diagnostics of energy storage systems, and physics-of-failure modeling. Based on the MOU, both parties hope to develop mutually beneficial long-term collaboration and exchange.
Professor Chengbin Ma’s Research Team Flourishes
Professor Chengbin Ma’s Dynamic System Control Research Laboratory came to the fore among many other well-established teams,and eventually was awarded as one of SJTU’s Leo KoGuan Top Ten research teams in 2014.
JI Praised by New York Times as Successful Model of Global Education
Recently, JI was mentioned by New York Times as a successful model of the US’s international education endeavor.
SJTU Signs MOU with Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
Within the next five years, the two sides will cooperate in launching a number of scientific and technological projects in materials science, manufacturing technology, and component technology.
Second JI Alumni Forum & Homecoming on 2015 New Year’s Eve
At the forum, many alumni showed great interest in establishing a formal JI Alumni Association. They suggested setting up branches based on regions and professions. They planned to organize activities to connect the alumni and provide information for late comers.
JI Team Champion of SJTU Freshmen Debate Competition
JI students not only excel academically but also are well rounded with extracurricular activities. The team members are confident that they will continue to make progress with hard work.
JI’s 2014 Winter Design Expo Teeming with Innovative Technologies
A wide variety of innovative projects, such as adjustable high-heels, barrier-free 3-D display, and finger-print recognizing printer, dazzle the visitors.