Microsoft Research Asia's projects and activities in China
Microsoft Research Asia Verified Software Workshop
October 17–20, 2009, Beijing
Building reliable and trustworthy software is one of the ultimate goals of software engineering. The verification community has made great strides in recent decades, propelling us closer to this goal; however, much work remains. This four-day event will assess the current state of verifiable software with lectures from prominent scientists and researchers on topics including verification theory, practices, and tools, as well as new directions and emerging opportunities in verifiable software research. Learn more…
About University Relations in China
The University Relations group has established partnerships with more than 30 Chinese universities and research institutes through research collaboration, curriculum innovation, talent development, and academic exchanges. A number of University Relations programs designed for faculty and students are integrated under The Great Wall Plan program, which is endorsed by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Feature Story
Opening "Windows" in the Classroom
By 2008, 30 leading universities in China had Windows operating system (OS) courses as part of their principle OS curriculum, compared to the mid 1990s, when there were almost no such courses offered. Increased demand from Chinese students, pioneering efforts by Chinese faculty, and close collaboration with Microsoft has made China one of the most active countries in Windows OS curriculum development. Read more...
Special University Relations Programs in China
Joint Laboratories
Endorsed by the Chinese Ministry of Education, Microsoft Research Asia has established joint laboratories with ten top universities in China.
NSFC-Microsoft Research Asia Joint Research Fund
This research fund was established jointly by Microsoft Research Asia and the National Science Foundation of China in 1999 to support long-term research in the fields of applied mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering.
Microsoft Student Technology Club
The 30 Microsoft Student Technology Clubs that have been established in top universities train students through summer camps and seminars, and provide technical materials and Microsoft software.
Microsoft Young Fellowship Program
Focusing on undergraduate students, this program has awarded a fellowship to the 30 best students from the 10 top universities each year since 2006.
Microsoft Young Professorship Program
This program supports the research work of young faculty in the early stages of their educational careers.
Software Engineering Curriculum Program
In cooperation with the Chinese Ministry of Education, Microsoft Research Asia cultivates software talent by working with top universities to develop and share resources among universities in China and beyond.
Microsoft Researcher-Delivered Courses
Microsoft Research Asia researchers are committed to interacting with students. Universities have responded with positive feedback on our researcher-delivered courses.
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Regional Collaborations
- Mainland China
- Japan
- Korea
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong SAR
- Australia and New Zealand
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