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Cultivating resilience: a JI journey with Stephen Yeap Weller

Cultivating resilience: a JI journey with Stephen Yeap Weller

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.

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Embracing diversity: a JI journey with Niladri Saha Saccha

Embracing diversity: a JI journey with Niladri Saha Saccha

Editor’s Note: Niladri Saha Saccha, a Bangladeshi student, embarked on a transformative journey at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) in Fall 2021. As he approaches the culmination of his undergraduate...

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JI and GIFT unite in 2024 Spring Fun Sports Games

JI and GIFT unite in 2024 Spring Fun Sports Games

The University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI,JI hereafter) joined hands with SJTU’s Global Institute of Future Technology (GIFT) to host a vibrant and energetic 2024 Spring Fun Sports Games recently, bringing together over 300 students, faculty and staff members in a celebration of unity and achievement.

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JI professor’s PNAS paper advances catalyst design optimization

JI professor’s PNAS paper advances catalyst design optimization

The research team led by Assistant Professor Yulian He of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has made a significant contribution in catalyst design optimization. Their findings, published in the prestigious scientific journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), introduce a novel method for determining the pivotal physical quantity influencing chemisorption energy on catalyst surfaces.

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