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GLOBE Stories

GLOBE Stories

From Grad School to High School: Introducing Machine Learning to the Next Generation

December 16, 2025

Shreejal Luitel: “Learning through assumptions paves the way for curiosity and critical thinking.” Shreejal Luitel pictured on Berkeley campus. Shreejal Luitel earned his B.S. and…

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Exploring Energy Sustainability: Nadhilah’s Research Journey from Indonesia to UC Berkeley

March 11, 2024

Article was written by GLOBE Peer advisor Armina Mayya, who interviewed Nadhilah Reyseliani Nadhilah Reyseliani is a Chemical Engineering faculty member at the Universitas Indonesia.…

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Alex Nguyen’s Summer 2023 Machine Learning Internship at a Swedish Startup

January 23, 2024

Read below about Alex’s Summer 2023 journey as an international Machine Learning intern at a battery startup in Sweden! Alex in the lab Alex’s Travel…

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Sarah Mehtabuddin’s SERIUS Internship at National University of Singapore

December 19, 2023

Read below about Sarah’s Summer 2023 GLOBE journey in Singapore! Sarah spent her summer after her junior year conducting research at the National University of…

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Navigating Japan’s Nuclear Landscape with Eric He

November 14, 2023

Read below about Eric’s GLOBE journey in Japan! Japan’s Mountainous Lands from on top of Mount Fuji – the tallest peak in Japan About Me:My…

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GLOBE Ambassadors Recount their Summer 2022 Trip

April 21, 2023

In May 2022, UC Berkeley’s GLOBE Ambassadors embarked on an exciting journey to Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada! Engineering students and GLOBE Ambassadors Paige Lyles…

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Ariel Ho: Journey from Dietician to Healthcare Startup Co-Founder

November 8, 2022

Congratulations to our Berkeley Taiwan Biomedical (BTB) visiting scholar Ariel Ho on her acceptance into Berkeley SkyDeck and Health Tech CoLab Start-up Accelerator Programs! Ariel…

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Interview with Scarlett Ho

August 26, 2022

Scarlett as 2022 Taipei Women In Tech Honoree, is a global team builder, visionary leader in Tech/IT industry, and now a visiting scholar in UC…

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Interview with Professor Kajanová: An International Perspective on Berkeley Research

June 29, 2022

Martina Kajanová is an Assistant Professor at the University of Žilina in the Department of Power Systems and Electric Drives, who came to UC Berkeley…

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Interview with Dr. Jowy Tani: Doctor, Scientist, Entrepreneur, and BTB Scholar

June 29, 2022

“Failing once doesn’t mean you’ll fail forever, and you can simply restart and work again.” Dr. Jowy Tani is the CEO of Taipei Medical University…

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Indonesia and Berkeley Engineering: the Start of a New International Cooperation

June 24, 2022

The birth of the Berkeley-Indonesian Visiting Scholar Program   The signing of the agreement between UC Berkeley and Indonesia. Pictured from left to right are:Top…

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Graduate School Application and Experience with Yingqiao, a GLOBE alumna attending PhD program in Carnegie Mellon University

August 19, 2021

Just follow your heart, everything else will fall into place.

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Build Your Startup with Mukul Khadke, a graduate of SRM and Founder of Inventeurs

July 26, 2021

It is important to seize every small opportunity… Moreover, it is more important to connect with people and it requires confidence. I believe that building…

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Bridging the Gap between Engineering and Business with Dennis Tan, NTU, ME’21

May 11, 2021

Do not be afraid to try new things and more importantly, do not be afraid to fail. Once you figure out what drives you intrinsically, you are definitely on the right path to success.

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LEAP with Assistant Professor Chao Wei’20

April 21, 2021

Don’t be afraid of failure because that is a necessary step toward success as a startup.

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Career Advice Coffee Chat with UC Berkeley CEE PhD Candidate Angelika’24

February 26, 2021

Just follow your heart, everything else will fall into place.

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Lunch Break with GLOBE Director Matthew Sherburne

February 26, 2021

Featuring GLOBE Director Matthew Sherburne Editor: Shirley Li, Feb 03, 2021 Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? I did my undergraduate and…

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Studying Abroad During Pandemic with Jason Chen, NTHU, MSE’21

February 22, 2021

Meet as many people as you can, and you will find the world bigger than you imagined. Always work hard and play hard. Go Bears!

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The Story of GLOBE, Part 2

December 18, 2020

GLOBE 15 Anniversary | Feature Story | Part 2 of 2 The Story of GLOBE Anthony ST. GEORGE, Oct 1, 2020 Undergraduate Programs: In Spring 2019,…

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Learn more about ENG 187: Global Engineering with Ella Tyler’22

December 9, 2020

The class had such an international focus and gave us the opportunity to work on a team project. It provided a very practical and applied experience.

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View the world differently from the lenses of GLOBE Ambassador, Abdoul Aziz’21

November 18, 2020

It is an eye-opening experience and would certainly push you to do more in your life, build and strengthen your potential as a global leader.…

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The Story of GLOBE, Part 1

October 7, 2020

GLOBE 15 Anniversary | Feature Story | Part 1 of 2 The Story of GLOBE Anthony ST. GEORGE, Oct 7, 2020 Richard Newton,The former Dean of…

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Career Advice for Undergraduates from GLOBE alumnus, Zeyuan Lin

October 3, 2020

Zeyuan Lin Hear graduate school and career advice from GLOBE visiting student program alumnus, Zeyuan Lin’19 who is now a software engineer at Oracle. Can…

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Ding-Yuan Chen, Berkeley-Taiwan Biomedical (BTB) Scholar ’20

October 2, 2020

Ding-Yuan (left) stands next to his advisor, Prof. Liwei Lin (right) in front of The Berkeley Faculty Club To help new GLOBE Entrepreneurship Visiting Scholars navigate…

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Center Updates

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Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Today is a day ded Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Today is a day dedicated to spreading love and admiration to those whom you appreciate. May your day be filled with sweet treats and warmth, making today extra special. 💌✍️
Interested in further exploring your research inte Interested in further exploring your research interests and networking with industry leaders? ‼️
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Engineering Summer Camp for Elite Students is a five-day program that lets students engage with faculty and explore Hong Kong with fellow engineering students. Take this opportunity to connect and explore beyond the Berkeley campus! 🛫
Designed for high school students ages 15-17, this Designed for high school students ages 15-17, this program dives deep into 3D printing, robotics, and design through hands-on project-based learning. 
🤖 3-week residential program for a true college experience. 
🗓️Info Session: Friday, February 13 at 6:00 PM PST
Interested in a career in the global semiconductor Interested in a career in the global semiconductor industry? Study in Taiwan and connect with leading chip companies. 🌍💡

GLOBE is excited to share this opportunity from NTUST (Taiwan Tech): the International Semiconductor Post-Baccalaureate Program (Fall 2026). This 1-2 year, English-taught program is open to students from all academic backgrounds who hold a bachelor’s degree and want hands-on training for careers in the world’s leading chip companies.

✅ Guaranteed interview, internship opportunities, and priority hiring with top semiconductor companies
✅ Small cohort (30 students/year)
✅ Affordable tuition (~NT$68,000 / US$2,300 per semester)
✅ Monthly stipend (NT$10,000 / US$300) for qualified students

📅 Deadline: March 10, 2026, 8 PM PST

Swipe through the post and scan the QR code to learn more and apply!

#berkeleyengineering #taiwantech #studyintaiwan
Ready to experience engineering on a global scale? Ready to experience engineering on a global scale? 🌏✈️

The GLOBE Ambassador Program is officially heading to Indonesia! We’re looking for students ready to step out of the classroom and into one of the world’s most dynamic tech ecosystems for a fully-sponsored, one-week immersion trip.

What’s in it for you?

🇮🇩 Deep Immersion: Spend one week exploring engineering in Indonesia.

🚀 Global Networking: Engage with international startups, tech leaders, and alumni.

💡 Real-World Impact: See firsthand how global challenges are tackled on the ground.

🧠 Skill Building: Grow your multicultural competency and global perspective.

Join our Info Session to learn how to apply:
🗓 Wednesday, Feb 11th
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 bit.ly/GLAP-January2027

Don’t miss your chance to see the world through an engineering lens! 🐻⚙️
On Wednesday January 21, 2026, GLOBE held its annu On Wednesday January 21, 2026, GLOBE held its annual Welcome Brunch for the Spring 2026 semester!

It was such a pleasure being able to meet everyone in person to celebrate the start of the semester together. We have have a total of 110 GLOBE Visiting Students joining us from China, Taiwan, France, South Korea, India and Singapore this semester. 

GLOBE hopes you all have an amazing semester! Go Bears! 💙💛
Every Winter, The College of Engineering’s Dado Every Winter, The College of Engineering’s Dado and Maria Banatao GLOBE Center arranges an opt-in, non-credit bearing 7-day trip to a foreign country. This Winter, we took students to Indonesia from January 3- January 11, 2026. This year’s program concentrated on industries based in Indonesia and as part of the GLOBE Ambassadors Program, students were able to meet with industry experts and develop their entrepreneurial backgrounds.

Special thanks to all of the institutions that welcomed us!

Thank you Universitas Indonesia!
Thank you HACKTIV8!
Thank you Institut Teknologi Bandung!
Thank you PLN (puslitbang ketenagalistrika)!
Thank you PT Prodia Diagnostic Line (Proline)! 
Thank you Cinema XXI!
Thank you Posbloc Jakarta!

Please enjoy some pictures of our incredibly fun time in Indonesia! 🇮🇩
Ready to take your research to one of China’s mo Ready to take your research to one of China’s most innovative tech hubs? 🇨🇳🚀

The ShanghaiTech 2026 Summer Lab Program is now open! Spend 6–8 weeks in the heart of Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, working in world-class labs and gaining exclusive access to national science platforms. This tuition-free program includes hands-on research, visits to cutting-edge startups, and a complimentary cultural tour of Shanghai! 🏙️🔬

Interested? Apply by April 17th, 11:59 PST for the opportunity to be nominated by GLOBE here. Link in bio.
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