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JI alumnus showcases Chinese culture at the 2024 Paris Olympics

JI alumnus showcases Chinese culture at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Simin Wang, a 2006 alumnus of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), and his team at Zhuomo Zhuomo, played a pivotal role as the design and curatorial team for “China House” in Paris. Through their work, they brought Chinese traditional culture to a global audience, adding cultural significance to the Olympics experience.

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Engineering excellence: a JI journey with Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum

Engineering excellence: a JI journey with Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum

Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum’s story is one of curiosity, passion, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Born in Costa Rica in 2003, Sofia has always had a natural inclination towards learning and exploring new horizons. Now a junior in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), Sofia is living a dream she has nurtured since childhood.

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JI doctoral team wins second place in CCF Chip design competition

JI doctoral team wins second place in CCF Chip design competition

Doctoral students Xinyue Wu and Ruge Xu from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured second place finish in the finals of the China Computer Federation (CCF) Chip Conference’s special competition. The competition, known as the “CCF-DAC: ASIC DRC Violation Prediction Model Design and AI-PC Deployment Challenge,” is a highly respected event within the field of integrated circuit design.

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JI welcomes over 300 freshmen of 2024

JI welcomes over 300 freshmen of 2024

On August 27, over 300 new faces arrived at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) on the SJTU Minhang campus, officially joining the JI family and embarking on their exciting college journey ahead.

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JI holds commencement ceremony for Class of 2024

JI holds commencement ceremony for Class of 2024

The 2024 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI,JI hereafter) Commencement Ceremony took place at Jing Jing Auditorium of the SJTU Minhang campus on August 9. The ceremony, hosted by JI Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Gang Zheng, was attended by Class of 2024 graduates, parents, faculty and staff members, as well as invited guests.

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JI hosts “Starlight” graduation party for Class of 2024

JI hosts “Starlight” graduation party for Class of 2024

The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted a grand gala at Long Bin Building for the Class of 2024 undergraduate graduates, marking a beautiful end to their incredible journey at the joint institute.

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JI 2024 summer design expo set to open on August 7

JI 2024 summer design expo set to open on August 7

The 2024 Summer Design Expo of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) is scheduled to open on the afternoon of August 7 at Long Bin Building of SJTU Minhang campus.

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JI faculty member receives MediaTek excellent research award

JI faculty member receives MediaTek excellent research award

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) faculty member Aimin Tang has become a recipient of the inaugural MediaTek Advanced Research Center (MARC) Excellent Research Award. Tang received an Honorable Mention prize for for his project titled Key Technologies for Integrated Sensing and Communications, according to a recent announcement of MediaTek Inc., a leading global semiconductor enterprise. More than 60 projects from worldwide research institutes participated in the competition.

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SJTU hosts summer camp closing ceremony for UAE students

SJTU hosts summer camp closing ceremony for UAE students

On July 18, thirty-seven high school students from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gathered at the CIMC Auditorium of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) to celebrate the conclusion of their summer camp in China.

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JI team wins third prize in Shanghai young maker competition

JI team wins third prize in Shanghai young maker competition

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.

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