Warren W. Yee Program

This program is made possible by the generous support of the family of Warren W. Yee.

Engineering faculty from the Peoples Republic of China are invited to apply for the Warren W. Yee Professional Development Program.  The purpose of the program is to foster individual personal development and intercultural understanding and cooperation with colleagues in the USA.  Successful applicants will:

• spend an academic year (September through May) at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (UIUC)

• receive round trip airfare, financial support for some living expenses , and financial support to attend conferences and/or visit other institutions in the USA

• be designated a "Yee Scholar" and have visiting professor status and privileges

The program is open to faculty of all engineering disciplines and geographic locations in the PRC.  Ideal candidates will be early- to mid-career engineering professors who are leaders in their field.  The program would work well for faculty taking a sabbatical leave and who have a disciplinary/research connection with one or more faculty at UIUC.  Development opportunities will include 

Enhancement of teaching skills :  Yee Scholars may use the UIUC Center for Teaching Excellence and the College of Engineering Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education to learn new teaching methods and to enhance instructional skills.

Enhancement of technical and research capabilities :  Yee Scholars are invited to affiliate with one of the many engineering faculty research laboratories/programs.  UIUC is one of the largest and most highly ranked engineering research universities, with over 400 engineering faculty addressing a wide range of topics.

Enhancement of professional networks : Yee Scholars will interact with the campus community in both professional and extracurricular ways, enhancing the cultural understanding of visitors and residents alike.  Activities with students will be coordinated by the International Programs in Engineering Office.

 Applications will be received through March 30 for the 2004-05 academic year.

Application

Please submit the following information to: International Programs in Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W. Green, Urbana, IL  61801  USA.

• Name

• Title and length of time in your current position

• Institution and mailing address

• Email Address

• Telephone Number

• Will you return to your current position after your visiting appointment as a Yee Scholar at UIUC?

• What are your goals and proposed activities as a Yee Scholar?

• Do you have any existing collaborations with UIUC faculty and/or do you know of any UIUC faculty in your field with whom you would like to establish a collaborative relationship?

• Please attach a vita that includes a summary of your educational training and degrees, work experiences, awards and honors, area of expertise, teaching responsibilities, and publications.

• Please attach a letter of support from your department head/chair stating that you are released from your local responsibilities September 2004 through May 2005 and are free to participate in this program.

We also offer a printable version of the Warren W. Yee Program flyer .
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