
The Shanghai Jiao Tong University-Tsinghua University-Peking University "Growth Partner" 2023 International Summer School in Computer Science was successfully held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University from July 3 to July 14, 2023. Sponsored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and co-organized by Tsinghua University and Peking University, this program aimed to provide top computer science students with exposure to cutting-edge research through advanced courses, academic lectures, faculty-student exchanges, and lab visits, while establishing an international platform for academic collaboration and curriculum development. 85 exceptional CS students from 12 world-class institutions participated, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Acm Class and John Class, Tsinghua University's Yao Class, Peking University's Turing Class, NYU Shanghai, École Normale Supérieure Paris, and MIT.

The Summer School featured distinguished guest speakers including Turing Award laureates John Hopcroft, Yao Qizhi, and Adi Shamir, along with Peking University Professor Song-Chun Zhu, Microsoft Research Asia Associate Dean Lili Qiu, and University of Washington Associate Professor Huijia Lin. A faculty team from Northwestern University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Tsinghua University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory delivered specialized courses and lectures.Complementing the academic schedule, the summer school organized cultural activities showcasing Shanghai's urban heritage and Shanghai Jiao Tong University's campus life. These immersive experiences—including campus tours, cultural outings, and social exchanges—fostered a holistic growth environment integrating academic rigor, cultural exposure, and cross-cultural dialogue.

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