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Who
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About Us

Welcome to the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Joint Institute Writing Center! Our center is dedicated to supporting students, faculty, and staff in developing their writing skills across various disciplines and languages.

Dr. Dr. Ryan Thorpe

The Acting Director of the University Writing Center and the Academic Writing Department at SJTU

Dr. Joelle Tybon

Senior Member of the Writing Center faculty

Dr. Matthew Risling

Member of the Guidance Board for the Literature & Writing Department

We are passionate Writers & Learners.

Our expert tutors help you enhance your writing skills and succeed in your academic endeavors.

Dr. Ryan Thorpe
Director of Academic Writing
Dr. Joelle Tybon
Senior Professor
Dr. Matthew Risling
Senior Professor
Dr. Peter Weise
Director of the JI Academic Writing Contest
Dr. Andrew Yang
Creative Writing Editor
Assel Surshanova
Nice pic.
Jiayi Pan
Seems to be having fun.
Dr. Thunderpaws
Our mascot,
T-paws.
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