Campus Life
Join hands and make history — first JI Student Union conference a success
The first University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) Student Union conference was held at JI on October 14, 2015. "One of the characteristics of JI students is that they study hard and play hard," remarked Professor...
Welcome party for 2015 new JI graduate students joyous and memorable
With great anticipation, the welcome party for 2015 JI new graduate students was held on September 25th. This year, the talented JI students presented a dynamic show chock full of upbeat music, cool dances, and exciting games.
2015 Fall TA Orientation Conference a success
To prepare the new teaching assistants for the fall semester, the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT-JI) held the 2015 fall TA Orientation Conference at the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) on September 19, 2015....
JI welcomes new students with open arms
The new students of the Joint Institute arrived at the SJTU Minhang Campus on September 12 morning. A volunteer team of JI students in eye-catching T shirts were ready bright and early, waving JI’s giant flag and helping the new students settle into the JI family.
JI students sponsore Youth Engineering Design Contest with success
The contest participants gain precious experience of completing projects independently while making new friends with similar interest. JI TEC members have learned by teaching and honed their organization skills.They are looking forward to better performance next summer.
JI students won multiple innovation prizes
In August, a group of JI students won prizes in two different innovation competitions, i.e., TiC100 Smart City Innovation & Entrepreneurship Contest and “Magic Ideas” Chinese Innovator Competition, with their invention “Smart Belt for the elderly.”
Valedictorian speech by Yiming Yuan at 2015 JI Commencement
“I want to express my gratitude to all the teachers. Thanks to you, you really make a difference in our life. Thanks to you, you show us a new way to view this world. We will never forget your wisdom, your patience, your kindness and your humor. I believe I spent wonderful four years here because of you. Thank you very much.”
Valedictorian speech by Fangzhou Xia at 2015 JI Commencement
“Today, we graduate, as qualified engineers setting out on our journey into the bright future. We shall always bear the mark of our beloved JI, work hard, and seek opportunities to give back. To our dear families, please don’t be worried for us. All is well. To my beloved fellow graduates, no matter where you go, please remember, we are supposed to save the world! Thank you!”
JI graduate students win Shanghai Excellent Thesis Awards
Passing the competitive selection process of both SJTU and Shanghai Government Education Committee, Chengzhi Shi, ME master student, and Xiaolong He, ECE master student, both of JI’s 2010 Class of Graduate Students (first of JI), turned out to be the winners of this honor.
English Full House celebrates ten-year anniversary
The English Full House started as an English Corner but, due to high demand and increasing popularity, has evolved into a dynamic multifaceted club for cultural exchange.
JI Student Jing Long wins second prize in RamanFest Poster Contest
In the 3rd International Conference on High-end Application of Raman Spectroscopy (RamanFest), JI EE Class 2010 Ph.D. student Jing Long won the second prize.
JI shines at SJTU Freshman Mechanical Competition
The 7th SJTU Freshman Mechanical Competition was held on May 15 evening. This year the highly anticipated event was sponsored by Zhejiang Liming Engine Parts Co., Ltd.