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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.
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.
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.
The Trip.com Group Sponsored Scholarship Exchange Program is Now Open for Applications
To foster cultural and educational exchanges between the two countries, an agreement has been reached between China and the US to increase the number of American students studying in China. To support this goal, the UM-SJTU Joint Institute (the Joint Institute) is...
JI winter study abroad programs revitalize with high attendance
More than 280 students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have joined the winter study abroad programs organized by the JI International Programs Office over the past two months.
JI receives UM delegation led by President Santa Ono
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) warmly received UM President Santa Ono and his delegation on February 3, marking the president’s inaugural on-site visit to the SJTU campus since assuming office in October 2022.
JI students excel at 2023 University Physics Competition
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) students showcased excellent performance in the 2023 University Physics Competition, securing four gold medals, 15 silver medals, and 14 bronze medals as key members of...
JI undergraduates publish paper in leading energy research journal
Four undergraduate students of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM–SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have published a research article titled “Patchable Transparent Standalone Piezoelectric P(VDF-TrFE) Film for Radial Artery Pulse Detection” in International Journal of Energy Research, a journal with an impactor factor of 4.6 and journal citation report top 2%.
JI alumna Jiashi Yu joins 2023 Forbes China 30 Under 30 list
Forbes China, the Chinese-language edition of Forbes, recently revealed its 30 Under 30 China list for 2023, showcasing 95 young individuals under the age of 30 from 9 different industries. Jiashi Yu, an alumna of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), earned a place on the list in the category of arts, science, and investment.
2023 In Review | JI students illuminate the year with unwavering brilliance
The year 2023 has seen the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) students standing out in various fields. They soared in the academic halls, fought bravely in the competition arenas, rooted themselves in social practices, and made remarkable achievements. The following are examples of such students who helped in building the reputation of JI as one of the best international engineering institutes in China and the world.