Published: 2023-06-21
The University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has been honored with the First Prize of China’s National Teaching Achievement Award in 2022 for its innovative approach to talent cultivation and alignment with national strategic priorities.
Published: 2022-06-18
The undergraduate program of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has been recognized as a national first-class, according to a recently-released list of national-level and provincial-level first-class undergraduate majors in 2021 by China’s Ministry of Education. According to the 2021 list, a total […]
Published: 2020-05-08
An online recruitment information event organized by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) will be held on May 18 (US Eastern Time) from 8:00 to 10:00PM. JI invites applicants to apply for faculty positions in ME, ECE, and MSE.
Published: 2020-05-06
The International Symposium for Young Investigators will be held online from June 20 to June 22.
Published: 2018-06-04
Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Michigan signed another 10-year partnership agreement, vowing to expand bilateral cooperation and continue support of the UM-SJTU Joint Institute.
Published: 2018-01-10
The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has announced the 2017 list of funded “Fundamental research on turbulent combustion for engine” projects. JI Professor Chien-Pin Chen’s “Multiphase spray flamelet based turbulent spray combustion research” is one of the winners.
Published: 2017-09-13
The inaugural SJTU Teaching and Nurturing Award was distributed recently. The Joint Institute’s Associate Dean Gang Zheng won the third prize, and Professor Chengbin Ma won the nomination award.
Published: 2017-08-18
On August 9, University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint institute’s open house on the occasion of 2017 summer Design Expo was held at the Minhang Campus of SJTU. More than 500 students and parents from home and abroad participated in the activities to see JI’s outstanding students and extraordinary achievements first hand. In his […]
Published: 2017-05-24
At the Zhejiang Province Entrance Exam Information Seminar held at Hangzhou Xuejun High School on May 20, the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute’s (UM-SJTU JI) Party Secretary Xinwan Li delivered a keynote speech as a guest speaker to share JI’s exploration and successful experience in selecting and nurturing top talents over the […]
Published: 2017-05-22
The 2017 Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) open house/undergraduate admission fair was held at the Minhang campus on May 20. Nearly 30 domestic first-class colleges were invited to set up booths. The University of Michigan-SJTU Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) also sent a large recruiting team to provide information for prospective students and parents. JI staff […]
Published: 2017-04-27
Professor Chien-Pin Chen, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, has been appointed as the first Tang Junyuan Chair Professor at SJTU. The appointment ceremony was held at SJTU Xuhui Campus on April 21.
Published: 2017-01-07
2016 is a milestone for JI. After a decade of striving, JI has reaped a bumper crop and laid a solid foundation for the next decade. As we embark on 2017, let us recall JI's glorious moments in 2016.
Published: 2016-12-20
Li worked hard for JI's ABET accreditation. He contributes to JI's laboratory and network system construction. He is a co-instructor of JI's smart car racing team, and he has led JI student volunteers to teach in remote Yunnan villages.
Published: 2016-12-14
The 19th University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) board meeting was held at SJTU and UM simultaneously via teleconference on December 12. The SJTU attendees included Sixian Jiang, Chairman of the SJTU Council, SJTU President Zhang Jie, SJTU Vice Presidents Zheng Huang and Xuemin Xu. In Ann Arbor, UM attendees included […]
Published: 2016-11-15
The JI Development Advisory Board offered advice on JI's financial sustainability, management models, international recruitment, and administrative autonomy.
Published: 2016-11-15
The program aims to help promote China's automotive industry and smart car development by inviting renowned experts to provide ideas and guidance to Chinese automotive executives.
Published: 2016-09-14
This year JI ushered in a total of 316 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. There are 52 international students from 14 countries.
Published: 2016-08-30
The UM-SJTU Joint Institute has just been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) on two of its undergraduate majors, i.e., mechanical engineering and electrical and computer engineering.
Published: 2016-03-01
The 18th University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) board meeting was held at SJTU and the UM simultaneously via teleconference on February 26. The SJTU attendees included Sixian Jiang, Chairman of the SJTU Council; President Zhang Jie; Vice Presidents Zhongqin Lin and Xuemin Xu. In Ann Arbor, UM attendees included […]
Published: 2015-12-27
The annual meeting of the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) was held at Yu Liming Student Center on December 18. All deans and members of the faculty and staff got together to reflect on 2015 and plan for 2016. Dean Peisen Huang summarized JI’s major achievements in the […]