SCUPI

Pittsburgh Institute (SCUPI) was successfully held. Thirteen teams gave a presentation of their achievements, with representatives of teachers and students participating together.

I. Opening of the Event

At the beginning, Fan Yang, a student counselor, introduced the overall situation of the 2025 Summer Social Practice. During the summer vacation, we had a total of 1 university-level team and 12 institute-level teams carrying out activities, involving 86 students and 10 advisers. Her introduction helped the audience quickly gain a comprehensive understanding of this practice activity.

Subsequently, Associate Dean Ye Li shared his own experience in organizing social practice during his university life and emphasized the significance of practice. He believed that social practice is a precious experience for students, an expedition of youth, and more importantly, a journey that helps them understand China and improve themselves. Dean Li hoped that students could understand contemporary society through practice, grasp the key of the times, bravely become pioneers of the era, and actively devote themselves to the modernization and development of the country and society.

II. Presentation of Results

In this session, 13 teams gave 5-minute presentations in turn with several themes such as the inheritance of Chinese culture, scientific and technological innovation research, advocacy of green development, social services, promotion of rural revitalization, etc. They also shared insights and practical results obtained by each team during the practice process. Through case sharing, the teams led teachers and students to understand the opportunities and challenges faced in current fields such as social governance, cultural inheritance, scientific and technological innovation and achievement transformation, and environment protection from a comprehensive and multi-perspective. In addition, they contributed solutions to solve problems.

III. Comments from Teachers

Student counselor Zhendong Zheng shared his experience of leading a team to Qinghai Lake for practice, covering aspects such as responsibility, education, and the depth of practice. He stated that he would accompany students more attentively in the future and hoped that students could integrate knowledge and action in practice activities, apply what they have learned to guide practice, and contribute youth power to serve society.

Professor Wenwen Xu, Professor Yang Qiu, and Ms. Shuang Xue provided comments on the summer social practice presentations. They acknowledged the students’ performance and practical achievements, encouraging them to reflect on their experiences, demonstrate a sense of responsibility, and apply what they have learned to contribute to national development. They expressed their hopes that the outcomes of social practice would continue to improve year after year.

IV. Closing Ceremony 

An expert panel composed of student counselors and professors conducted comprehensive evaluations of each team and awarded completion certificates to all teams in recognition of their efforts and achievements in the practice projects.

V. Address by SCUPI Leadership 

At the conclusion of the event, Dean Mai spoke highly of the fruitful results achieved by the 13 teams. He emphasized the importance of upholding the original intention of supporting society. He encouraged students to actively engage in practical activities and shared his expectations for their future involvement in such endeavors.

Conclusion 

From on-site research in summer to the presentation of results in autumn, this event served as a comprehensive summary of the summer practice. It also vividly reflected our philosophy of “nurturing students through practice and taking responsibility through action.” In the future, we will continue to use social practice as a bridge, guiding students to serve society, and write more stories that exemplify responsibility in youth.