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JI Blue Tiger leads the way at the 50th SJTU Sports Games
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.
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.
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.
JI professor publishes new diode device finding in Physical Review Letters
Professor Yaping Dan from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has published a paper titled “Analytical impact excitation of Er/O/B co-doped Si light emitting diodes” in Physical Review Letters, a global top journal in physics.
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 doctoral student’s solid-state battery research wins support from National Natural Science Foundation
Doctoral student Chaohong Guan from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has secured funding from China’s National Natural Science Foundation. His research project, titled "Machine Learning Assisted...
JI’s Nanxun trip links students with Chinese culture, local communities
More than 30 international students from the University of Michigan–Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) embarked on a week-long journey to Nanxun, a scenic ancient water town in the Huzhou city of East China’s Zhejiang Province on May 6.
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...
Two JI professors rank among 2023 Most Cited Chinese Researchers
Professor Peisen Huang and Professor Xudong Wang of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have been listed as 2023 Most Cited Chinese Researchers by Elsevier, a Netherlands-based academic publishing company and a global leader in information and analytics. It is the third year in a row for the two professors to be selected for the list.
JI launches Trip.com scholarship to foster cross-cultural understanding
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has joined hands with Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, to launch a scholarship exchange program to foster cross-cultural understanding and...
JI celebrates 18th anniversary with alumni homecoming event
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) celebrated its 18th anniversary and hosted an alumni homecoming event at Long Bin Building on April 6, coinciding with the 128th anniversary of SJTU.
JI holds 2024 graduate commencement ceremony
The 2024 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Graduate Commencement Ceremony was held at Long Bin Building on March 29.