--Scholarship for short-term study in Shanghai, China
The scholarship
Shanghai Normal University (SHNU), located in the metropolis Shanghai, is one of the strategic partner
universities of the University of Wyoming (UW). The UW College of Arts and Sciences received two
generous scholarships from the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at SHNU, to support two
UW students (one in Chemistry and one in Biology) to participate in short-term research projects at
SHNU. The details of the scholarship include:
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Students will work in a research laboratory at SHNU for 1, or 2 months during summer,
2015). The laboratory and research project will be arranged by SHNU.
Each student will be paid RMB 5,000.00 Yuan/month (about $800.00). SHNU will also pay
for the hotel room during your stay in Shanghai.
Tuition will be paid by SHNU, if students choose to enroll any classes while they are at
SHNU.
Students are responsible for their own international travel.
Students who receive the SHNU scholarship are also eligible to apply for the Cheney scholarship
from the UW International Program Office, to cover part of the cost for their international travel.
Eligibility and Criteria:
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The applicant must be a full time student at time of application.
Both undergraduate (at least sophomore) and graduate students are eligible to apply.
The applicant must have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or above at the time of application.
The applicant must be majoring in Chemistry or Biology at the time of application
(Biology is broadly defined and includes all areas of biology, such as Botany, Zoology, and
Physiology).
Preference will be given to student who had never been to China before.
No Chinese language skill is required.
In addition, recipients of the scholarship are required to submit a (no less than) one page report
after the travel.
Application Requirement:
1. Completion and submission of the application form (Page 3).
2. An essay no longer than 500 words describing 1). Why you are interested in this
scholarship; and 2). How the program will benefit your future education and/or career
goals.
3. A copy of your résumé.
4. A copy of your transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
5. Names and contact information of two referees, at least one of them must be a UW
faculty member in your major.
The following are testimonies from previous scholarship recipients.
“Before going to China I was worried because I didn’t speak the language, I didn’t
know anyone, and I really didn’t know what to expect. What I found when I got there far
exceeded my expectations. Everyone went out of their way to help me out, I learned a lot
about the culture, and I made tons of new friends. I wouldn’t change this experience for
the world.”
“Going abroad to China was a big culture shock for me at first, but after I settled in it
was a wonderful experience. The people who hosted me at SHNU made sure that I got a
good feel for the culture, and made sure I was as comfortable as possible.”
“My summer was complete because of the time I spent in Shanghai. I was able to
explore a culture, a language, and a location that opened my eyes to a fascinating
world.”
“My experience at SHNU was ideal for undergraduate research experience. I was a
student in a Chinese Graduate program performing techniques I had not performed yet
in my student career. I was asked to take part in research I had not had experience with
at the University of Wyoming. The foreign learning environment forced me to take
personal initiative and strides to overcome a language barrier. The difficulty in this
leads me to become a better student and communicator within a lab.”
“I was given outstanding resources from support at the University of Wyoming and
Shanghai Normal University to enjoy over one month in Shanghai being a student,
traveler, a new friend to many and an independent explorer. I am truly forever grateful
for what this opportunity offered me.”
Please contact Dr. Zhaojie Zhang (zzhang@uwyo.edu or 766-3038) if you have further questions
about the scholarship.
Oversea Academic Experience at SHNU Scholarship
Application Form
Name: _____________________________________ W #: _________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________
Local Address: ___________________________________________________________
Local Phone or Cell: ________________________________________
Degree you are currently seeking: BS __
BA __
MS __
PHD __
Major (s): ______________________________ Minor (s): ____________________________
Area of research area (for graduate student) _____________________________________
College hours completed to date: __________ Cumulative GPA: ____________
Expected Graduation Date: _________________________
Area of research you are interested at SHNU (not required to match your current research at
UW, if any) (See next page for available PIs/laboratories)
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Would you like to apply for the UW Cheney scholarship for your international travel? If your
answer is “yes”, you will be asked to fill in a Cheney scholarship application after your SHNU
scholarship is granted.
Yes __
No __
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Application must be submitted electronically to Dr. Zhaojie Zhang (zzhang@uwyo.edu).
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Application must be submitted before 5:00 PM on Friday, February 20th, 2015
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Questions concerning the scholarship should be addressed to:
Dr. Zhaojie Zhang
Department of Zoology and Physiology
Email: zzhang@uwyo.edu
Phone: 307-766-3038
Research area/laboratories available at SHNU:
Biology:
First tier:
1. Professor Tong Cao: Plant systematic and plant ecology (Bryophytes)
2. Professor Shui-Liang Guo: Invasion ecology, resources botany
3. Professor Li-Zhen Li: Insect classification and systematics
4. Professor Quan-Xi Wang: Algae biology and developmental biology of fern gametophytes
5. Professor Zhong-Nan Yang: Plant functional genomics.
Second tier:
6. Professor Yan-Jun Dong: Plant molecular genetics
7. Professor Ping Wan: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
8. Professor Ming Xiao: Microbial Molecular Biology, Environmental Microbiology
9. Professor Mei-Jun Zhao: Insect Taxonomy
Chemistry:
First tier:
1. Professor Ya-Ming Dong: Nano-Materials
2. Professor Shan-Sheng Huang: Chemical and biological sensors; Nanochannel-based
separation technology; environmental analysis
3. Professor Neng-Le Jia: Nano-biotechnology, bio-electrochemical and biosensors
4. Professor Hui Li: Metal materials design and its catalytic properties
5. Professor Gui-Sheng Li: Environmental engineering and environmental materials
6. Professor He-Xing Li: Environmentally friendly catalyst, photocatalytic and green
catalytic Engineering
7. Professor Guo-Hua Liu: Organic chemistry, catalysts for chiral compounds
8. Professor Ying Wan: Environmental Catalysis
9. Professor Hai-Feng Yang: Raman spectroscopy; spectro-electrochemistry; chemical
imaging; supra-molecular technology-based biochemical sensors; nanoprobe
preparation and application.
10. Professor Shi-Ping Yang: Multifunctional materials for molecular mapping
11. Professor Yong-Ming Zhang: Water Pollution Control Engineering and Technology;
Environmental Biotechnology
12. Professor Bao-Guo Zhao: Development of a new reactor; asymmetric catalysis; natural
product total synthesis
Second tier:
13. Professor Ya-Jun Guo: Chemical Engineering
14. Professor Tian-Rui Ren: Polymer chemistry
15. Professor Xin-Lin Wei: Chemical engineering of biological resources, food sciences
16. Professor Xi-Bin Yu: Rare earth luminescent materials
17. Professor Min-Li Yang: Natural product analysis; biosensor
18. Professor Yong-Ming Zhang: Water Pollution Control Engineering and Technology;