The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Class of 2017 graduate Ran Tian has been honored with the prestigious Yunfan Award at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) after being selected as one of the 15 Stars of Tomorrow.
A research team from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has published an article titled “Thermal Computing with Mechanical Transistors” in Advanced Functional Materials, a top-tier materials science journal with a Nature Index Impact Factor of 19. Featured on the inside cover of the journal, the article highlighted mechanical transistors developed by the research team and demonstrated thermal computing to supplement traditional electronic computing.
Haojia Sun, a Class of 2024 undergraduate student from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has won the first prize at the 2024 SJTU Undergraduate Graduation Speech Contest. The final competition themed “Youth Aspires, Strong Nation with Me” was held on June 17 with 15 contestants from across the university.
Three undergraduate students of the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have been awarded SJTU Fan Xuqi Scholarship for 2024. According to the recent announcement of the SJTU Student Service Center, JI...
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, which is June 10 this year. It is one of the oldest festivals in China, with a history of more than 2,000 years.
Krin Muangsiri, known as “Ken” to his classmates, is a sophomore student from Thailand at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). The following story about Krin unfolds, revealing his unwavering dedication to the study of mechanical engineering and his diverse endeavors outside the classroom. Through his lens, we witness the fusion of academic excellence with cultural exploration, showcasing the transformative power of international education.
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has been selected as one of the outstanding examples of Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions for 2024. This accolade was announced at the third chair unit meeting of the Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education Joint Conference, a national platform sponsored by the Ministry of Education, held in Shanghai recently.
Teams led or joined by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) undergraduate students delivered outstanding performance in the 2024 Mathematical Contest in Modeling/ Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM), claiming awards including two Outstanding Winners, three Finalist Winners, 11 Meritorious Winners, five Honorable Mentions, and 12 Successful Participants for SJTU.
On May 21, the University of Michigan (UM) – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Partnership Board held its 26th meeting during the UM delegation’s visit to the SJTU campus with a series of bilateral exchange activities. The meeting, attended by board members from both universities, was presided over by SJTU President Kuiling Ding.
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) made a glamorous appearance at the opening ceremony of the 50th SJTU Sports Games, led by its mascot, the Blue Tiger.
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.
Stephen Yeap Weller, a 23-year-old Malaysian, embodies a spirit of tenacity and dedication that has guided him through various chapters of his life. Currently pursuing his studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), Stephen shares his unique journey from competitive swimming to spiritual exploration and his quest for knowledge in technology.
