On February 28, 13 students from Yokohama National University (YNU) received certificates of attendance for participating in the PKU-YNU Short-Visit and PKU-YNU Short-Stay Programs from Executive Vice-Dean  Dongxiao Zhang.

The event signified the conclusion of the 10-day Short-Visit and two month Short-Stay programs at PKU. Zhang congratulated participants for completing their programs. He said he was pleased to hear from various students that they gained a deeper understanding of Chinese people and culture, while experiencing PKU’s academic and research environment.
 

YNU students receiving their Certificates of Attendance from Dean Zhang after successfully completing either the 10-day Short-Visit or the 2-month Short-Stay Programs at PKU

The PKU-YNU Short-Visit and the PKU-YNU Short-Stay Programs were directed by Professor Pingchou Han, assistant dean for Global Education.. Both programs involved exchange students from the two schools.

The first group of YNU students arrived in December; PKU students arrived at YNU in January. A total of 13 PKU and 13 YNU students completed the program.

The programs were designed to allow YNU students to immerse themselves in PKU, interacting with students, attending classes and receiving and giving presentations to their peers. Short-Stay participants also worked in research labs conducted by their host professors. The three COE host professors were Yufeng Zheng, Chunyang Xiong and Guoxin Cao.

Short-Visit participants also partook in  a four-day visit to the Great Wall, Bird Nest Stadium, Forbidden City and other historical sites.

To promote communication, YNU students were invited to present to PKU students. Asumi Ono, majoring in control of robotic motion, introduced a more effective criterion for measuring robot friction. Sakiko Ishihara discussed detonation dynamics, showing videos of experimentation using shock tubes. Meanwhile, Naoto Mukunoki presented his work on building a transfer system to help applicants in undeveloped countries receive environment-related patents from developed nations.

PKU and YNU students showing off their lighter side after completing all their presentations.

Dean Han said he was satisfied with the programs. 

“It’s a good opportunity for young people to learn from each other and to realize that despite different upbringings, they share many similar traits and values,” Han said.“They can see how globalization is transforming their future careers and lives.”