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NTNU President Signs Agreement to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Language Education Cooperation at ACTFL 2024

NTNU President Cheng-Chih Wu signed a letter of intent with ACTFL Chair Dr. L. J. Randolph Jr. to strengthen collaboration in language education between Taiwan and the United States during the 2024 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Annual Conference, held from November 22 to 24 in Philadelphia.

Big Data Confirms that Methylphenidate is good for reducing ADHD Mortality in the Long Term

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents, significantly impacting cognitive learning and social interactions. Methylphenidate (MPH) is the primary pharmacological treatment for ADHD; however, parents’ concerns about potential side effects, including self-harm and suicide, have posed substantial challenges for clinical management. Professor Tzu-Chi Lee from the Department of Health Promotion and Health Education at National Taiwan Normal University has pioneered research in Taiwan to clarify the relationship between MPH use and mortality rates. The findings reveal that individuals who use MPH exhibit lower overall mortality rates compared to those who do not. Additionally, earlier initiation of MPH treatment following an ADHD diagnosis, as well as long-term use of the medication, is associated with further reductions in mortality risk.

International Exchange Grant Funds Joint NTNU-SNU Program

Professor Chen-Wei Chang of the NTNU Department of Education recently availed of the NTNU International Collaboration and Exchange Grant to lead 27 students on a visit to Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea. Applications for the next round of funding for projects taking place between January and June 2025, closes on November 25.

Distinguished Lectures Series Showcases Global Expertise

NTNU officially launched its "Distinguished Lecturers Series," with 11 world renowned scholars from diverse fields, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities. The November and December 2024 lectures include Professor C.-T. James Huang (Harvard University), Professor Riichiro Saito (Tohoku University), and Professor Nai-Chang Yeh (Caltech). These lectures, delivered in English, are open for in-person attendance to students, faculty, and researchers across Taiwan and are globally accessible via online streaming. The program will expand in 2025 to include lectures by Nobel Laureates and other prominent academics.

NTNU’s Earth Sciences Department: Building Global Leaders

The Earth Science department at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) proudly announces the accomplishments of its distinguished alumnus, Phạm Thanh Thuỳ, who got the PhD degree in NTNU’s Earth Sciences Department at 2020 and now has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City. This significant career milestone underscores Phạm Thanh Thuỳ’s dedication to advancing education and research in Earth sciences and sustainability.