On June 7, 2025, the "Leica · Shanghai Metallography Cup" 3rd Shanghai College Students Metallography Skills Competition and the 14th National College Students Metallography Skills Competition (Shanghai Division) Repechage, along with the 3rd Shanghai College Students Metallography Conference, were held at Shanghai Sanda University. Our university's participating team consisted of 12 undergraduate students. Under the leadership of four instructors – Yue Xuezheng, Zhang Dongliang, Bi Wei, and Duan Pengyun – the students encouraged each other, collaborated effectively, and fully demonstrated the strength and team spirit of Shanghai University of Technology (USST) students.

This competition featured two tracks: the Metallography Skills Competition and the Metallography Conference. Leveraging their solid professional foundation and superb experimental skills, our university's team stood out in the fierce competition. In the Metallography Skills Competition track, they achieved outstanding results, winning 1First Prize, 2 Second Prizes, and 3 Third Prizes. In the Metallography Conference track, Li Siquan, a junior student, won the  Shanghai First Prize. These accomplishments fully demonstrate the strong capabilities of the School of Materials and Chemistry (SSEC) in cultivating talents in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.

Instructors' Dedicated Guidance

SSEC Students' Competitive Spirit

For a long time, with the strong support of the University's Undergraduate College and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship College, the School of Materials and Chemistry (SSEC) has closely followed national development trends. Upholding the university motto "Integrity, Justice, Diligence, Benevolence; Thoughtful Learning, Far-reaching Vision" , the school emphasizes enhancing students' practical abilities and teamwork skills. It actively organizes students to participate in Category A discipline competitions. Through the approach of "promoting teaching, reform, and learning through competitions", the school cultivates students' spirit of exploration, practical spirit, and craftsmanship. It aims to enhance students' artistic appreciation and scientific literacy, inspiring and guiding young students to integrate their patriotism, aspirations for national strength, and commitment to serving the country into the great endeavor of pursuing their scientific dreams. This continuous effort is dedicated to improving the quality of talent cultivation in the materials discipline.

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