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Call for Applicants -- Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics (IEDA) Summer School at Tsinghua University

  • 1.  Call for Applicants -- Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics (IEDA) Summer School at Tsinghua University

    Posted 04-10-2024 00:45

    Dear Colleagues, 

    Please see the announcement and the attached flyers for the Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics (IEDA) Summer School at Tsinghua University. Please feel free to forward the flyer to your undergraduate students who may be interested. Thank you! 
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    The Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics (IEDA) Summer School, sponsored by the Department of Industrial Engineering at Tsinghua University, is a 10-day summer school aimed at providing participants with a general idea about Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics as well as a basic understanding of the systematic operation mode of Chinese industries. It offers the opportunity to take some Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, and Engineering Management courses/lectures while exploring significant enterprises of Chinese logistics and manufacturing in Beijing, Tianjin and some other cities in China.
    The IEDA Summer School consists of 6-day courses/lectures at Tsinghua University in Beijing and 4-day Industrial Immersion Classes in Beijing, Tianjin and other cities in China. The curriculum includes visits to manufacturing/logistics hubs and the studies of Chinese culture and society. Overall, the Summer School offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in Chinese industry, culture, society, and academics through both travel and in-residence experiences.
    I. Curriculum
    • International Logistics
    • Smart Production System
    • Research on System Reliability and Predictive Maintenance
    • Data Driven Quality Management
    • Sustainable Smart City
    • Human Factors Engineering and Intelligent Interaction
    • Chinese Industry Studies: Advanced Manufacturing and Contemporary Service
    • Field Study on Chinese Industries
    • Immersion Class on China Culture, History and Society
    II. Qualification:
    An applicant should be a non-Chinese citizen and in their second- or third-year undergraduate (sophomore or junior year or or about to enter their senior year) study in engineering, management, data science or related areas.
    III. Duration:
    July, 5, 2024 - July, 14, 2024 (Beijing Time)
    IV. Costs:
    1. RMB 2000/student (about $277 USD). The Summer School charge covers tuition, on-campus housing, transportation in China, and insurance.
    2. Personal expenses, such as international trips, meals, passport and visa fees are not covered.
    3. Scholarship opportunities are available according to the applicant's merits.
    V. How to Apply:
    1. Supporting Documents
    a) Personal Statement including curriculum vitae, research interest and experience.
    b) An official academic transcript and schooling certificate.
    c) Copy of the personal information page from the passport.
    d) For non-native English speakers, please provide results for English Proficiency test (TOEFL ≥ 85 or IELTS ≥ 6.5).
    2. Application Deadline: May 15th, 2024 (Beijing Time)
    3. Apply Now (https://goglobal.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/program/p5m28sKZoaThFR)

    VI. Application Contacts
    Ms. Haitao WANG
    Tel: + 86 10 62781994 Email: ie-intl@tsinghua.edu.cn
    Office Location: Room South 519B, Shunde Building, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China


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    Xiaowei Yue
    Associate Professor
    Tsinghua University
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