PP电子

Top News

Current location: Home - Top News

2023: The Year of Brilliance & Innovation

Published on: January 19, 2024 | Views: 815

The fall semester of the 2023-2024  is coming to a close, and it has been a year of hard work and breakthroughs in a variety of areas for the students and faculty of SCUPI.

The SCUPI new building has now largely met the conditions for use and is getting into move-in phase. The completion of teaching and research facilities and public laboratories in the new building will provide enhanced support for course instruction, research activities, and faculty work.

Enrollment in 2023 also made a major breakthrough. In 2023, SCUPI has expanded its enrollment plan to include students from Tianjin, admitting a total of 300 students across 15 provinces and municipalities nationwide. SCUPI narrowed down its admission gap with SCU in 12 provinces and municipalities within 5 points, among which cities the admission score in Chongqing, Shanghai, and Jiangsu was higher than that of SCU. In May 2023, the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China approved an increase in undergraduate enrollment from 300 to 375 students per year. Among them, 80 major in Industrial Engineering, 80 in Mechanical Engineering, 45 in Materials Science and Engineering, 85 in Computer Science, 85 in Electrical and Computer Engineering. SCUPI is now operating with over 1,000 students.

In terms of overseas studies, the students of Class 2023 reached a further education rate of 84%. Among the 170 graduates, 105 students received nearly 300 offers from prestigious universities around the world, including Stanford University, ETH Zurich, UC Berkeley, Yale University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Duke University, and other well-renowned engineering schools. 97.14% of the students who chose to further study abroad were enrolled by top 100 universities around the world. In addition, 38 students went to Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Science and Technology of China, Zhejiang University, Tongji University, Sichuan University, Xi’an Jiaotong University and other domestic universities to further their studies.

Click on the content to read more.

March

On March 9th, to integrate the new faculty members into SCUPI teaching activities, T.Z. Mai, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, organized a training session on teaching skills for SCUPI new faculty members.

On March 10th, Career Advising Group (CA) held a mentor sharing session for undergraduates. Dr. Di Liu, instructor of IE, and our IE student of Class of 2019, Yuewei Ling, who received a Ph.D. offer from Stanford University were invited to share their experience in study, research, overseas education, and work to help students plan their academic and careers more comprehensively.

On March 24th, 70 SCUPI students with professors from IE and ME visited Volvo Chengdu Brand Center and had an amazing car manufacturing experience.

April

On April 1st, a group of students and teachers from Chengdu Yucai Middle School came to Sichuan University for a campus tour. They were warmly welcomed by faculty and staff members and experienced abundant activities, including a self-made circuit board light show,  drone show, and robotic-arm Chinese calligraphy writing show. Moreover, those students made 3D-printing Pikachu and a badge at SCUPI in person. SCUPI senior student, Jingyi Chen, who had just been admitted to the Master program for Industrial Engineering (IE) at Georgia Institute of Technology, shared her experience at SCUPI with the visitors.

On April 14th, SCUPI invited Lynn, Head of the Campus Recruiting of Nio, to conduct a career planning lecture for undergraduates. The lecture mainly focused on insights on market trends, interview techniques, and other aspects to help students better understand how to tailor their career paths and reinforce their competitiveness in the job market.

On April 21st, an outstanding alumni of the class of 2020, Xinyu Wu (Murphy) was invited to hold a sharing session. Murphy graduated from SCUPI as a Mechanical Engineering major, and then he graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He now works in Chengdu Intel Industrial Engineering Department. On the same day, Associate Dean TZ Mai awarded Murphy with an “Honorary Alumni Mentor”.

On April 22nd, a SCU global alumni cycling event was held at Guixi Ecological Park in Chengdu. SCUPI alumni reunited in Chengdu and participated in the ride.

 

May

On May 5th, 50 SCUPI students visited Jingdong headquarters in Southwest China. This field trip allowed students to experience the working vibe of a leading Internet company up close, gain insights into the responsibilities and career prospects of each post, and get valuable references and insights for their future career planning.

On May 9th, Yuankang Wang, alumni of MSE of the class 2019 and a doctoral candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh shared his recent years of life experiences and learning insights with the teachers and students at SCUPI.

On May 19th, the Senior Project Symposium 2023 of SCUPI was held successfully at Jiang’an Gym. The symposium highlights the accomplishments of the 36 senior project teams. The participants gave on-site presentations on their research background, methodology, and relevant outcomes of their final projects, presenting the entire faculty and students with a splendid academic feast. The method of integrating diverse disciplines was shown in this symposium. The IE projects, which span a range of administrative and medical concerns, were developed in association with the West China Hospital research center. The ME projects use a variety of techniques to address interdisciplinary problems, including mechanical design, system dynamics, heat transfer mechanisms, and manufacturing. The MSE programs create novel material-based solutions for a range of applications by combining computational and experimental approaches. At the same time, these final projects, grounded in reality, utilized interdisciplinary knowledge and ideas to offer new perspectives and methods for current social issues. Representatives from enterprises and alumni were also invited to participate in this symposium.

On May 19th，SCUPI Enterprise Open Day, Ms. Junhong Xu, the Director for China Public Affairs & Education, Corporate Social Responsibilities, Intel; Ms. Yupei Liu, Specialist for Higher Education, Intel; Mr. Kun Yin, Training and Talent Development Specialist, Volvo Chengdu; Ms. Yan Chen, Recruiting Specialist, Volvo Chengdu visited SCUPI.

On May 23rd, Xiyun Hu, a graduate of the first 2+2 dual-degree program majoring in Mechanical Engineering, came back to SCUPI and held a sharing session for undergraduates. He’s now pursuing his PhD at Purdue University.

June

On June 13th, SCUPI and West China Hospital of Sichuan University (WCH) held a symposium on the prospect of medical-industrial combination in medical simulation and innovation. This symposium marks a new stage of cooperation in the field of medical-industrial combination for the goal of building a highland of world-class simulation-based medical education, research, innovation and translation .

On June 15th, He Longfei shared his own experience and insights from the campus to the society with SCUPI undergraduates. He was admitted to the Mechanical Engineering major of SCUPI in 2015. In 2018, he went to the University of Glasgow, completed the dual-degree undergraduate program in 2020, and then entered Imperial College for a master’s degree in Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention. After graduation, he joined GE Healthcare as an Edison engineering trainee.

 

The 2023 Commencement of Sichuan University-Pittsburgh Institute was held on June 16th, 2023. Leadership from the University and the Institute, faculty and staff representatives, alumni representatives, and parent representatives attended the ceremony.

July-August

From July 12th to August 5th, SCUPI hosted the Summer Camp jointly designed by the SCUPI and the University of Pittsburgh. 118 students from Sichuan University joined the program.

September

On September 11th, Dr. Mingking Chyu, Dean of SCUPI, an expert in energy and power engineering, and a Life Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was awarded the 2023 “Tianfu Friendship Award”. This award is designed to honor foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to Sichuan.

On September 12th, SCUPI invited Ms. Bliss Hou, the International Enrollment Services Manager at Pitt to share the admission criteria, research prospects, employment support services, and campus life at Pitt. The face-to-face interactions not only deepened students’ understanding of Pitt but also enabled them to better chart their paths for future education and career prospects.

On September 15th, 2023, the 2023 Sichuan University – Pittsburgh Institute (SCUPI) matriculation ceremony for the Class of 2027 was held at the International Conference Hall of the Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction at Sichuan University.

On September 22nd, Dean Chyu was invited to Airbus China to conduct lectures on education-related topics with all Airbus China employees.

On September 22nd, Dr. Minking Chyu, Dean of SCUPI and Ms. Michelle Xue, career advisor, reunited with SCUPI Alumni representatives in Beijing. Dean Chyu conveyed his best wishes on behalf of the Institute and listened to alumni’s experience in their work and study after their graduation.

October

On October 16th, aiming at sparking interest in scientific research among SCUPIANS and fostering a deeper understanding of College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects, Dr. Yang Liu, Associate Professor of IE, and SCUPI student, Wenrui Liu, were invited to share their points of view on undergraduate scientific research and clear up confusions students might encounter during their scientific research journeys.

On October 18th, led by Dr. Sophia Zuoqiu, SCUPI held a teaching seminar themed “Simplify and Enhance Class Attendance Monitoring.”

On October 24th, Vice President of Sichuan University Liangyin Chu welcomed Vice Provost of Yeshiva University Paul Russo, and his delegation on Wangjiang Campus. The meeting was joined by Director of International Office of Sichuan University, Jiagang Wu; Dean of SCUPI, Minking Chyu; and Assistant Dean of SCUPI, Ye Li.

 

November

On November 1st, SCUPI heads and professor representatives visited Intel Chengdu. This observation aims to develop the integration needs of industry-education collaboration and advance the implementation of cooperation. Dean Chyu introduced the overview of SCUPI’s industry-education outreach initiatives to Intel representatives. He expressed the hope that both parties would actively promote and deepen cooperation in various aspects such as internships, employment, curriculum development, competitions, research projects, and social contributions, providing more resources and support for the growth and success of SCUPI students.

On November 2nd, Wim Polet, Director of Campus International Office, Faculty of Engineering Technology – KU Leuven, and Mr. Sun Zhibin, Partner Coordinator, Faculty of Engineering Technology – KU Leuven, visited SCUPI. The two sides had an in-depth discussion on joint cultivation of talents and reached a consensus to make joint efforts to promote the cooperation.

On November 7th, 2023, Sichuan University – Pittsburgh Institute (SCUPI) signed collaboration agreement with Airbus China to jointly cultivate talents with competencies and skills required by the future aviation industry. In the future, both parties will establish a joint aviation talent training base and formulate specialized internship programs. This collaboration aims to facilitate the docking of Airbus with university recruitment and employment platforms, fostering the connection between the two. While attracting high-quality graduates, this initiative also seeks to contribute to the development of talent in the Chinese civil aviation sector.

In November 13th, 9 SCUPI students were invited to participate in the Volvo Cars Lighthouse Program – Chengdu Factory Open Day event. Through deeply experiencing the real work environment, concrete production scenes, and close dialogue with engineers, students were greatly illuminated for their future career paths.

On November 16th, Dr. Minking Chyu, Dean of SCUPI paid a visit to Waseda University Graduate School. During his visit, Dean Chyu met SCUPI students and alumni studying at Waseda University.

On November 17th, 60 SCUPI undergraduates went to JD Logistics Asia No.1 Chengdu Intelligent Industrial Park to carry out study activities. This activity is a useful practice for students to go out of the classroom and into the factory, thus, combining theory and practice organically; at the same time, it also provides guidance for students in learning and career planning.

December

On December 7th, Ms. Jingyu Bao, representative of Yibin Kaiyi Automobile Co., Ltd. and Mr. Wei Chai, representative of Sensetime Technology Co., Ltd. visited SCUPI, and Dr. Kang Li, SCUPI Associate Dean for Research, participated in the discussion. The three parties had a discussion on joint research, university-enterprise cooperation, and other cooperative issues, and also had an in-depth discussion on the cooperation intentions reached in the early stage.

On December 14th-15th, SCUPI Academic Affairs and Career Advising team members visited and exchanged insights with the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) and NYU Shanghai. The discussions covered various topics, including academic management, industry-university cooperation collaboration, enrollment, and alumni engagement.

On December 14th, the Career Advising Group of SCUPI visited GE Healthcare in Shanghai to explore potential collaborations in student development between SCUPI and GE Healthcare. Ms. Wendy Gao, the Talent Acquisition Director at GE Healthcare, warmly welcomed our delegation.

In December 2023, Dr. Yumei Li and her team completed their provincial educational reform project “Integrated Academic Support Services for Language Learning in an EMI Setting”. This project was first supported by Sichuan University and recognized as “university-level excellent project” in the final evaluation. Later, it was recommended by the University and received support from the Education Department of Sichuan Province. 

On December 16th, the CA group of SCUPI meticulously organized the Shanghai Alumni Association event. Utilizing the platform of the alumni association, graduates of the classes of 2019 to 2023 gathered together, marking the first offline reunion for many alumni after graduation. Dean Chyu and SCUPI staff attended the alumni gathering in Shanghai.

On December 29th, the carefully planned 2023 Glowing Fair event by SCUPI Student Council (SSC) came to a successful end! With a dazzling array of booths and outstanding performances, braving the cold wind, warmth was delivered to everyone’s hearts. Now, let’s revisit the splendid moments of the Glowing Fair together!

At the end of the year 2023, the first paper edition of the SCUPI Alumni Journal was launched. Using paper as a medium, we hope to build a bridge linking alumni and SCUPI.

January 2024

On the afternoon of January 9th, in order to strengthen and deepen the integration of industry, academia, and research and build a new pattern of close cooperation between the university and industry, the delegation led by Dr. Minking Chyu, Dean of Sichuan University – Pittsburgh Institute (SCUPI)，along with relevant department heads and professor representatives, went to FAW-Volkswagen Chengdu Branch for on-site visits and investigations.