2015 Summer TA Orientation Conference a success

2015 Summer TA Orientation Conference a success

  To prepare the new teaching assistants for the summer semester, the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT-JI) held the 2015 Summer TA Orientation Conference at the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) on May 16,...
Jun Ni explains how Chinese manufacturing leads the world

Jun Ni explains how Chinese manufacturing leads the world

On May 16, leading the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) Master Lecture Delegation on a visit to Huadong Normal University Affiliated High School in Guangdong Province, Honorary Dean Jun Ni gave a speech entitled “How...
JI Gourmet Night Market a hit

JI Gourmet Night Market a hit

A yummy “Gourmet Night Market” kicked off at the end of the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute’s (UM-SJTU JI) annual Cultural Festival on the evening of April 26. Rows of hawker food stalls were set up at the stage in front of Dorm...
JI wins medals at the 5th University Physics Competition

JI wins medals at the 5th University Physics Competition

The University Physics Competition (UPC) is an international contest for undergraduate students who work in teams of up to three students at their home universities all over the world. It is officially sponsored by the American Physical Society and American...
JI students win big at 2015 MCM/ICM

JI students win big at 2015 MCM/ICM

The recently released results of the 2015 Mathematical Contest in Modeling/ Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM) show that among the 24 teams from the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute’s (UM-SJTU JI) Innovation Club, 5...
Cheng Shao wins 2014 AMD Scholarship for High Performance Computing

Cheng Shao wins 2014 AMD Scholarship for High Performance Computing

The University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) graduate student Cheng Shao has been awarded the 2014 AMD Scholarship for High Performance Computing. Jointly sponsored by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and the Center of High...
JI volunteers bring warmth to the Sunshine House

JI volunteers bring warmth to the Sunshine House

On a sunny afternoon in mid-April, six energetic JI student volunteers visited the “Sunshine House” for the mentally challenged in Shanghai, bringing laughter and warmth to the residents. After a little warmup to break the ice, the volunteers sat down with the...
JI Book Bar:let’s read!

JI Book Bar:let’s read!

April 23 is UNESCO‘s World Book Day. This year, the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) celebrates the day’s 20th anniversary by unveiling the “JI Book Bar” located at the Yu Liming Student Activity Center. The “JI Book...
JI Earns NACAC Recognition

JI Earns NACAC Recognition

Recently, JI has earned the recognition from NACAC, an organization of more than 13,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students transitioning from secondary to postsecondary education. As JI’s International Recruitment Coordinator, Yu Zhang...
JI Delegation’s Visit to Zhengzhou No.1 High School a Success

JI Delegation’s Visit to Zhengzhou No.1 High School a Success

A Joint Institute delegation led by Honorary Dean Jun Ni visited Zhenzhou No.1 High School in Henan Province recently.  The delegates brought a rich program to the students, including a Master’s Lecture titled “Comparison of high education and innovation system in...