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JI hosts spring cultural tour for international exchange students
On February 14, the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) welcomed 23 international exchange students from 16 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Singapore, Morocco,...
JI staff wins first prize of SJTU management service award
Yu Zhang, manager of the International Student Recruitment and Service Office at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been awarded the First Prize of the 2024 SJTU Management Service Award, one of the...
JI students win 3 golds, 12 silvers and 16 bronzes in 2024 UPC
Student teams of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have won three gold medals, 12 silver medals, and 16 bronze medals in the 2024 University Physics Competition (UPC), according to the official results...
Three JI doctoral students selected for 2024 CAST sponsorship program
Three doctoral students from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have been selected for the 2024 China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program. The...
JI faculty member wins first prize at SJTU teaching competition
Zijie Qu, a faculty member of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has been awarded the first prize in the category of Applied Disciplines in Natural Sciences at the 9th SJTU Young Faculty Teaching Competition.
Forbes puts two JIers on 2024 list of outstanding overseas returnees
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) faculty member Xinfei Guo and 2010 alumnus Yangbing Lou have been named to the 2024 Forbes China Outstanding Overseas Returnees list, recently unveiled by Forbes. This recognition continues the institute’s proud tradition of being featured in various Forbes rankings over the years.
Ivánio Tjin-A-Djie: a JI journey of heritage and innovation
Ivánio Tjin-A-Djie, a 24-year-old graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI), embarked on an academic journey that began in Suriname, South America, passed through the Netherlands, Europe, and ultimately brought him to Shanghai, China in Asia. For Ivánio, who thrives on adventure and exploring the unknown, his journey to JI was not only a fulfillment of his academic aspirations but also a return to his ancestral roots, allowing him to delve deeper into the rich culture of China.
Engineering innovation shine at JI 2024 winter design expo
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held 2024 Winter Design Expo on December 18 at Long Bin Building. The event presented 44 innovative projects, 21 project posters and an architectural model display, offering a comprehensive view of the creativity, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving abilities of the students.
JI men’s basketball team claims first Freshman Cup
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) men’s basketball team claimed its first-ever championship title in the 2024 SJTU “Freshman Cup” tournament that ended on December 14.
JI 2024 winter design expo will open on December 18
The 2024 Winter Design Expo of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) is scheduled to open on December 18 at Long Bin Building. The winter expo of this year is expected to display 43 design projects from a...
JI Professor Chengbin Ma elevated to 2025 IEEE Fellow
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) Professor Ma Chengbin has been elevated to an IEEE Fellow Class of 2025, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This...
Shaping the Future: Yusif Mammadov’s JI journey from Baku to Shanghai
At just 17 years old, Yusif Mammadov from Baku, Azerbaijan, has already accomplished an impressive array of achievements. Fluent in five languages and proficient in six programming languages, he has also established a green technology startup. Fresh out of high school, Yusif has embarked on an exciting journey, leaving his hometown, often called the “Paris of the Caucasus”, to study in Shanghai, the “Paris of the East,” as a freshman at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute.