A group photo of the Beijing University of Science and Technology delegation to the Pennsylvania State University in the United States.

(Picture provided by Beijing University of Science and Technology)

[Reporter Yang Mianjie/Taipei Report] In order to deepen international cooperation, President Wang Xifu of National Taipei University of Science and Technology recently led a delegation to visit the key alliance schools of The Pennsylvania State University in the United States, and concluded a dual master's degree cooperation in the fields of information engineering and interactive design , to jointly develop senior bilateral research cooperation in energy and semiconductors, and cooperate to cultivate relevant scientific and technical talents.

North University of Science and Technology stated that Neeli Bendapudi, the first female president of Penn State University this year, not only arranged a grand signing ceremony, but also signed a double master's degree contract in the fields of information engineering and interactive design. Talent cultivation and research cooperation between State University's School of Information Technology, Beijing University of Science and Technology, and the Department of Interactive Design.

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In addition, a delegation from Beijing University of Science and Technology was also arranged to negotiate with managers in different fields, including the 3D Ferroelectric Microelectronics Center (3DFeM), the Materials Science and Engineering Research Center (MatSE), the Energy Center and other units, hoping to promote academic R&D exchanges and bilateral exchanges in other fields. Exchange of teachers and students to build a stronger network of cooperation.

Wang Xifu is also an outstanding alumnus of Penn State University, and has been acting as a bridge between the two schools for many years.

He said that during the trip, it was discussed that the two sides can jointly support the research cooperation funds for outstanding teachers every year, focusing on the fields of energy and semiconductors. In the future, details such as the scale of cooperation and the amount of subsidies will be discussed.

In addition, the school will continue to promote dual degree cooperation in other fields, covering industrial engineering management, English, architecture, etc., hoping to attract more outstanding American students to study in Taiwan, and to encourage domestic students to study abroad and strengthen follow-up academic cooperation. .

Yang Chongguang, vice president of Beijing University of Science and Technology, who accompanied the delegation, pointed out that after the two schools established sister schools in 2019, despite the impact of the epidemic last year, they held a cross-border online joint seminar for three consecutive days. Medical technology and other research results.

Subsequently, the two schools also received the National Science Foundation (NSF) talent training program to subsidize Penn State college students to come to Taiwan to study and develop new-generation displays. Internship at AUO, a leader in the display industry.

North University of Science and Technology pointed out that Penn State University is a top international university, ranking 9th among QS public universities in the United States, and is world-renowned for its performance in mining engineering, geophysics, materials science and other disciplines.

According to the latest AWRU rankings, the school ranks among the top 50 in the world in 16 subject areas.

The school's 3D Ferroelectric Microelectronics Center (3DFeM) and Materials Science and Engineering Research Center (MatSE) are two of the energy forward research centers heavily supported by the US Department of Energy.