February 1-14, 2015，Five teachers from Tsinghua High School and Professor Gu Xueyong (consultant) from Tsinghua University visited Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) in the United States for two weeks。

The High School affiliated to Tsinghua University and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology of the United States signed a cooperation agreement at the Chinese Embassy in the United States on April 18, 2014. The two sides will cooperate in the establishment of joint research projects, the construction of joint laboratories, and the exchange of curriculum and teachers。The visit of Tsinghua High School teachers to the United States represents the official start of the exchange and cooperation program with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology。

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology attaches great importance to the visit of the Tsinghua High School Teachers' Learning Group (hereinafter referred to as the "Learning Group")。The Thomas Jefferson High School Foundation for Science and Technology arranged the entire event, and the schedule of the study group is rich and full。Evan Glanzer, principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, gave a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the study group on the school's education and teaching philosophy and the guiding ideology of the school's scientific research。Tinell Priddy, Deputy Principal, and Mark Hannum, Director of Science and Technology, accompanied the group throughout the school visit。The teachers of the study group visited advanced laboratories in biotechnology, chemical analysis, modeling, energy systems, microelectronics, oceanography, biotechnology, chemical analysis, robotics, etc，Watched the science and technology achievements of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Student Festival，He also had a free discussion with teachers on topics such as "networking and cooperation opportunities"。

Tsinghua High School teachers attend classes at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Tsinghua High School teacher representative Zhou Zhe (left) and the principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology exchange souvenirs

Study group teachers pose for a group photo in Washington

Through these in-depth observation and learning, the teachers of the learning group of Tsinghua High School have deeply learned the construction concept, operation plan and related curriculum of the advanced laboratory of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology。After returning to China, the study group will set up a resource, environment and geographic information laboratory, a robotics laboratory, an energy laboratory and a computer laboratory。Strive to achieve the following long-term goals: to form long-term interdisciplinary and cross-laboratory cooperation;Each year to show the distinctive topics and results;Publishes annual research papers。

Source: Administration Center

Photo and text: Xu Han

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