President Wang Lei led a delegation on a visit to the United States to facilitate educational exchange and cooperation
为积极响应习近平总书记11月访美达成的扩大教育交流的重要成果，落实学校党委“坚定不移走开放办学之路”的指导思想，11月27日至12月1日，校长王磊率团出访美国开展教育交流合作。
To proactively build upon the significant strides made in expanding educational exchanges during President Xi Jinping's November visit to the United States and align with the guiding ideology of the school party committee's "unwavering commitment to the path of open education," President Wang Lei led a delegation on a visit to the United States from November 27th to December 1st, aimed at fostering educational exchange and cooperation.
当地时间11月27日下午，王磊一行应邀拜会了中国驻纽约总领事馆，与教育参赞余有根和纽约州学生学者工作负责人林宇亲切座谈。王磊介绍了学校发展现状及校庆活动情况，汇报了特莱恩工学院的运行情况及改革措施。余有根肯定了我校中外合作办学的建设成效，强调教育交流合作是中美关系的重要支柱，鼓励我校积极拓展合作领域，表示将继续助力我校开启中美教育交流合作新篇章。
In the afternoon of November 27th local time, President Wang Lei and his delegation were graciously invited to the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York. During this visit, they engaged in cordial discussions with Education Counselor Yu Yougen and New York State Student and Scholar Affairs Director Lin Yu. Wang Lei provided an overview of the school's current development status and ongoing celebration activities. Additionally, he presented a comprehensive report on the operational dynamics and reform measures implemented at the Trine Engineering Institute. Yu Yougen acknowledged the effectiveness of Sino-foreign cooperative education at our school. Emphasizing the pivotal role of educational exchange and cooperation in Sino-U.S. relations, Yu encouraged our school to proactively broaden collaboration areas. Furthermore, he expressed a commitment to supporting our school in opening a new chapter of Sino-U.S. educational exchange and cooperation.
28日上午，王磊一行应邀访问圣弗朗西斯大学。与常务副校长Reza、国际事务部主任Tim、海外留学和全球事务部主任Daniel、全球事务研究所所长Olivia等进行了交流座谈，就合作领域和具体事项交换意见，签署了校际合作意向书。
On the morning of the 28th, Wang Lei and the delegation received an invitation to visit the University of St. Francis. Subsequently, fruitful exchanges and discussions ensued with key figures such as Executive Vice President Reza, Director of International Affairs Tim, Director of Overseas Studies and Global Affairs Daniel, and Director of the Institute of Global Affairs Olivia. The discussions centered around various cooperation areas and specific matters, culminating in the signing of a letter of intent for inter-school cooperation.
28日下午，王磊一行走访了联合国总部。在联合国秘书长办公室行政助理周廷华的介绍下，深入了解了国际组织人才的培养机制，对联合国的17个可持续发展目标、尤其是优质教育目标有了深刻理解。王磊表示，我校将积极参与联合国教育可持续发展的各类项目，为推动全球发展做出贡献。
On the afternoon of the 28th, Wang Lei and his delegation embarked on a visit to the United Nations headquarters. Guided by Zhou Tinghua, Administrative Assistant of the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, they delved into a comprehensive understanding of the talent cultivation mechanisms within international organizations. The delegation gained profound insights into the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals, with a particular emphasis on the goal of high-quality education. Wang Lei affirmed our school's commitment to actively engage in diverse United Nations education sustainable development projects, contributing significantly to the promotion of global development.
29日，王磊一行应邀访问了特莱恩大学。上午，在特莱恩大学机械工程学院院长Webber、电气和计算机工程学院院长Sharma的陪同下，参观了机械工程实验室、电气和计算机工程实验室。并与特莱恩大学校长John Shannon、副校长Keirsten Eberts、David Colbert、学术部主任Brittni Heiden、高级学术总监Joshua Pranger、全球事务部主任Jenson Jiang亲切座谈。Shannon校长对我校到访表示热烈欢迎，介绍了特莱恩大学的教学模式及办学特色，希望通过优化合作办学，拓展两校更多领域的实质性合作和可持续交流。王磊介绍了我校的发展历程和办学理念，着重就特莱恩工学院的运行现状进行了详细介绍。双方就合作办学的教师派遣、课程融合、师生交流、研究生联培、“3+1”项目等具体内容和相关事项进行了深入商谈。两校在育人理念和过程方面高度一致，两校校长都坚定表示将一如既往地支持校际合作交流，积极推进合作办学走深走实，共同致力将特莱恩工学院办优办强。
On the 29th, Wang Lei and his delegation received an invitation to visit the Trine University. In the morning, they were accompanied by Webber, the Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering at the Trine University, and Sharma, the Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Together, they toured the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory.
Following the laboratory visits, they engaged in cordial discussions with key representatives from the Trine University, including John Shannon, the President, Keirsten Eberts, David Colbert, Vice Presidents, Executive Director of Academic Operations, Brittni Heiden, Senior Academic Director, Joshua Pranger, and Director of Global Partnerships, Jenson Jiang. President Shannon extended a warm welcome to our school's delegation and provided a comprehensive overview of the teaching model and characteristics of the Trine University. Expressing a desire to enhance collaborative efforts, he aimed to optimize cooperative education and broaden substantive cooperation and sustainable exchanges across various fields. Wang Lei reciprocated by introducing the development process and educational philosophy of our school. He provided a detailed overview of the current operational status of the Trine Engineering Institute. Subsequently, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions covering specific topics such as teacher dispatch, curriculum integration, teacher-student exchanges, graduate joint training, and the "3+1" project for cooperative education. Notably, there was a high degree of consistency in the educational philosophies and processes of both institutions. The Presidents of both schools expressed their firm commitment to supporting inter-school cooperation and exchange. They pledged to actively promote the deepening and strengthening of cooperative education, working collaboratively to improve and fortify the Trine Engineering Institute.
下午，在计算机信息技术系主任Wendy Yagodinski、校企合作创新项目执行院长Jason Blume和Jenson Jiang的陪同下，王磊一行参观了XR实验室、AI/CFD实验室、创新制造实验室、商学院虚拟高尔夫球实验室，以及各学院教室、教师工作室、学生宿舍、体育场馆及其他教学设施，观摩了多个实验教学现场和课堂教学活动。通过身临其境的走访参观，深入了解了特莱恩大学的教育模式及育人特点；尤其是其与我校高度一致的学生本位的教育理念，重视培养学生的创造性思维和实践能力的制度安排和方案系统，以及教学、实验、实训立体交叉一体化的教学模式，乃至师生聚精会神投入教学的专业态度，令人深受启发，获益良多，是我校优化教育教学和管理工作、完善人才培养机制的有益参考。
In the afternoon, accompanied by Wendy Yagodinski, the Chair of Computer Science and Information Technology Faculty, the assistant vice president of Innovation One Jason Blume, and Jenson Jiang, Wang Lei and his delegation undertook a comprehensive tour. The visit encompassed various cutting-edge facilities, including the XR Laboratory, AI/CFD Laboratory, Innovation Manufacturing Laboratory, and the Business School Virtual Golf Laboratory. The delegation also explored classrooms, teacher studios, student dormitories, sports venues, and other teaching facilities across different colleges. During this immersive experience, they observed multiple experimental teaching sites and engaged in classroom teaching activities. These visits provided a profound understanding of the education model and distinctive characteristics of the Trine University. Particularly noteworthy was its highly consistent student-centered education philosophy, aligning closely with our school's approach. The Trine University places significant emphasis on fostering students' creative thinking and practical abilities through well-thought-out institutional arrangements and program systems. The integrated teaching model, encompassing teaching, experimentation, and practical training, along with the dedicated professional attitude exhibited by both teachers and students towards education, proved to be deeply inspiring and beneficial. The insights gained from this experience serve as valuable references for optimizing education, teaching, and management practices. Moreover, they contribute to the enhancement of talent cultivation mechanisms within our school.
东风吹雨过青山。在习近平总书记为新时期中美关系导航定向的背景下，我校此次出访美国，既是深刻学习领悟习近平外交思想的践行之旅，更是深化与美交流合作的强力助推，对提升学校人才培养质量和国际化发展水平具有重要意义。
The east wind carries rain over the green mountains. Our school's visit to the United States unfolds against the backdrop of Xi Jinping guiding the direction of China-US relations in the new era. This journey is more than a practical exploration to deeply comprehend Xi Jinping's diplomatic ideas; it serves as a compelling catalyst to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the United States. The significance of this endeavor extends to the substantial improvement of talent cultivation quality and the international development level of our school.
