A team consisting of five undergraduate students from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) was awarded the third prize in the recently ended 2024 China-U.S. Young Maker Competition Shanghai Division for their project Elderly Care and Health Companion System.
Suzhou Creek citywalk brings essence of Shanghai to JI faculty and students
More than 60 students and teachers from JI and the Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) were guided on a walk along Suzhou Creek in Jing’an District of Shanghai on May 10. The walk is part of a “class beyond classroom” campaign under the 2024 “Urban Classroom” initiative aiming at guiding foreigners in the city to explore the very essence of Shanghai.
Two JI students rank among 2024 SJTU Excellent International Graduates
Two undergraduate students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have won the 2024 SJTU Excellent International Graduate awards, according to a recent announcement of SJTU International Student Service Center.
JI students excel at 2023 University Physics Competition
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) students showcased excellent performance in the 2023 University Physics Competition, securing four gold medals, 15 silver medals, and 14 bronze medals as key members of...
Two JI faculty members receive Jason Daida Outstanding Teaching Award
Two faculty members from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) have received the 2022-2023 Jason Daida Outstanding Teaching Award. Assistant Professor Yuljae Cho and Associate Teaching Professor Manuel Charlemagne were announced as the winners during the JI annual party held on December 15.
JI Professor Chong Han named among top ten SJTU teachers of 2023
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Join Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Associate Professor Chong Han has emerged as one of the 2023 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ko Guan Top Ten Teachers, following a rigorous evaluation process.
JI student social practice project claims first prize at Shanghai contest
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has secured the first prize at the 2023 Zhixing Cup Shanghai University Student Social Practice Project Contest for a group project titled “Hydrogen-Electric Synergy: Navigating the Future — Research and Practice in the Integrated Development of Shanghai’s New Energy Vehicle Industry.”
JI alumnus company listed as most impactful startup in China
The American global business magazine Fortune has put Beijing BuilderX Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., an enterprise established by the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Class of 2011 alumnus Shaolong Sui, as one of the 65 China’s Most Impactful Startup Companies in 2023.
JI alumnus Junbin Zhang ranked among Fortune’s “40 under 40” for 2023
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) alumnus Junbin Zhang has been ranked as one of China’s "40 Under 40" business leaders in 2023 by the Fortune magazine.As a JI Class of 2015 master degree graduate,...
My Campus Life | Singaporean student joins green efforts in China’s vast Tengger Desert
Editor's Note: Jovan Yap is a Singaporean undergraduate student majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). In April 2023, he joined a two-week social...
JI alumnus Junbin Zhang named Top 10 Outstanding Youth of Shenzhen
Junbin Zhang, a Class of 2015 master degree graduate of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been named one of the "Top Ten Outstanding Youth of Shenzhen" for 2023 by the Youth League of Shenzhen, a...
My Campus Life | Thai student sings Thai song to celebrate JI art festival
Editor's Note: Kantaphat Leelakunwet, a 21-year-old student from Thailand, is a sophomore undergraduate majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). After...