The Academic Education Programs sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is designed to nurture high-end business officials and managerial personnel from recipient countries, offering one-year and two-year maste...The Academic Education Programs sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is designed to nurture high-end business officials and managerial personnel from recipient countries, offering one-year and two-year master programs as well as three-year doctoral programs for those working in the applied fields of government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, technology, education, culture and health.展开更多
This paper is a report of an experimental undergraduate composite program of Tourism Business Management and English. It introduces the characteristics of the program structure, faculty, learning materials, teaching a...This paper is a report of an experimental undergraduate composite program of Tourism Business Management and English. It introduces the characteristics of the program structure, faculty, learning materials, teaching and learning methods, and assessment approaches. The achievements of the program as well as the major problems it has experienc.ed are also discussed.展开更多
As the demand for high-performance housing grows, so does the need for improvements in building science education. Trial and error has long been the method for learning how to avoid problems in the construction of ene...As the demand for high-performance housing grows, so does the need for improvements in building science education. Trial and error has long been the method for learning how to avoid problems in the construction of energy-efficient housing, including water intrusion and mold growth. Building codes have addressed these issues in prescriptive ways that were not evidence-based. Stricter building codes or builder licensing requirements are not necessarily the solutions to problems associated with misunderstandings about building science. Motivating professionals currently involved in the housing industry to learn through continuing education is a start, but the core problem must be addressed by including building science education in curricula related to architecture, engineering, construction management and other fields. The long-term solution is to include building science education in academic construction management programs. The purpose of this paper is to review the history of what has come to be known as building science and its importance to the residential construction industry. Problems that result from a lack of knowledge about the field are covered and a potential solution is proposed.展开更多
Aworld-renowned expert on non-conforming finite elementmethods,Prof.Zhong-Ci Shi,had left a lasting impact on the overarching development of Chinese computational mathematics and scientific computing as well as comput...Aworld-renowned expert on non-conforming finite elementmethods,Prof.Zhong-Ci Shi,had left a lasting impact on the overarching development of Chinese computational mathematics and scientific computing as well as computational mathematics worldwide through his tireless and visionary leadership.His dedication to developing academic programs in many leading Chinese universities and institutions,along with his stewardship in establishing national computational research programs,played a fundamental role in elevating Chinese computational research status to a global recognition.Several generations of Chinese scholars benefited from his guidance and teaching,and this focused issue of original research contributions from 33 Chinese and international scientist teams bears witness to the profound influence of Prof.Shi on their research careers by his lifetime of work spanning over six decades.Beyond being an accomplished mathematician,Prof.Shi had lived a life of a cultured man who radiated vigor and warmth,imbuing his life with heartiness,openness,and honesty.展开更多
In partnership with Central University of Finance and Economics(CUFE)in Beijing and the University of Chicago,I had the unique privilege of traveling to China for the first time for a period of nine days.The purpose o...In partnership with Central University of Finance and Economics(CUFE)in Beijing and the University of Chicago,I had the unique privilege of traveling to China for the first time for a period of nine days.The purpose of the trip was to partake in an academic research program focused on public capital markets.展开更多
文摘The Academic Education Programs sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is designed to nurture high-end business officials and managerial personnel from recipient countries, offering one-year and two-year master programs as well as three-year doctoral programs for those working in the applied fields of government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, technology, education, culture and health.
文摘This paper is a report of an experimental undergraduate composite program of Tourism Business Management and English. It introduces the characteristics of the program structure, faculty, learning materials, teaching and learning methods, and assessment approaches. The achievements of the program as well as the major problems it has experienc.ed are also discussed.
文摘As the demand for high-performance housing grows, so does the need for improvements in building science education. Trial and error has long been the method for learning how to avoid problems in the construction of energy-efficient housing, including water intrusion and mold growth. Building codes have addressed these issues in prescriptive ways that were not evidence-based. Stricter building codes or builder licensing requirements are not necessarily the solutions to problems associated with misunderstandings about building science. Motivating professionals currently involved in the housing industry to learn through continuing education is a start, but the core problem must be addressed by including building science education in curricula related to architecture, engineering, construction management and other fields. The long-term solution is to include building science education in academic construction management programs. The purpose of this paper is to review the history of what has come to be known as building science and its importance to the residential construction industry. Problems that result from a lack of knowledge about the field are covered and a potential solution is proposed.
文摘Aworld-renowned expert on non-conforming finite elementmethods,Prof.Zhong-Ci Shi,had left a lasting impact on the overarching development of Chinese computational mathematics and scientific computing as well as computational mathematics worldwide through his tireless and visionary leadership.His dedication to developing academic programs in many leading Chinese universities and institutions,along with his stewardship in establishing national computational research programs,played a fundamental role in elevating Chinese computational research status to a global recognition.Several generations of Chinese scholars benefited from his guidance and teaching,and this focused issue of original research contributions from 33 Chinese and international scientist teams bears witness to the profound influence of Prof.Shi on their research careers by his lifetime of work spanning over six decades.Beyond being an accomplished mathematician,Prof.Shi had lived a life of a cultured man who radiated vigor and warmth,imbuing his life with heartiness,openness,and honesty.
文摘In partnership with Central University of Finance and Economics(CUFE)in Beijing and the University of Chicago,I had the unique privilege of traveling to China for the first time for a period of nine days.The purpose of the trip was to partake in an academic research program focused on public capital markets.
