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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.
Shanghai Exploration expands China insights for JI overseas freshmen
On November 27, the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held the defense session for the 2024 Shanghai Exploration project, marking the successful conclusion of the semester-long China national conditions...
JI hosts 2024 Thank You Day to foster culture of appreciation
On December 1, the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted its 2024 Thank You Day event at the Long Bin Building. The event recognized students receiving JI’s self-established scholarships for the fall semester and expressed gratitude to all supporters who have contributed to the institute’s development.
JI professor shares AI writing insights at SJTU forum
On November 13, JI Assistant Professor Kyung Min Kim presented a keynote address at the 13th session of the SJTU Teaching and Learning Forum (Global Version), sharing her innovative approaches to integrating digital resources, especially AI tools, into academic writing instruction.
JI Kazakhstani alumnus invited to share experience at SJTU
Mansur Ayazbayev, a Class of 2024 alumnus of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), returned to SJTU's Minhang campus on November 13 to share his experiences as an international graduate working in China....
JI town hall meeting marks formation of new ISA leadership team
The International Student Association (ISA) of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) officially inaugurated its new leadership team during a town hall meeting for international students held at the Long Bin...
JI hosts 2024 symposium on frontiers in innovative technology
The 2024 Young Investigators Symposium on Frontiers in Innovative Technology (FIT) was successfully held from October 31 to November 1 at Long Bin Building of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). The JI-hosted symposium, which took place in a hybrid format with both online and in-person participation, brought together leading young scholars and researchers from top global institutions to exchange ideas and present cutting-edge research.
JI student team wins first prize at Pudong robot competition
Two students from the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) achieved first place for their team project in the robot program PK competition at the 9th Pudong New Area Robot Innovation Application and Skills...