After participating in an intense two weeks of orientation activities, the 398 incoming first year ShanghaiTech students attended opening ceremonies held by the Schools of Information Science and Technology, Life Science and Technology and Physical Science and Technology on September 6th. President Jiang Mianheng and Vice President and Provost Yin Jie spoke to the students, welcoming them to their new home for the next four years. At the School of Physical Science and Technology Founding Dean Yang Peidong encouraged incoming first year SPST students to solve one problem and ask many more questions. Another 650 masters degree students also began their studies at ShanghaiTech earlier this month. Good luck to all the new first year students!
