Event Highlight: 2025-26 Global Education Forum - Excellence in Teaching & Learning
On May 22, 2026, Ying-Chu Chen attended the 2025-26 Global Education Forum hosted by Fulbright Taiwan. This post reflects on the EMI pedagogical strategies shared by top Taiwanese universities (including NTNU) and echoes the profound impacts of overseas professional training at institutions like ASU, UMD, and UCSD.
May 24, 2026
Reflection Report: Fulbright Taiwan EMI ASU Workshop Follow-Up Meeting
On May 7, 2026, Ying-Chu Chen reflected on the lasting impacts of the Fulbright Taiwan EMI Overseas Professional Training Workshop held at Arizona State University (ASU). This reflection centers on integrating English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) methodologies—specifically through translanguaging and educational equity—into modern, globally connected classrooms to bridge complex scientific domains with bilingual instruction.
May 7, 2026
Continuous Improvement in EMI: Refining Academic English Pronunciation and Intonation
為了持續精進 English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) 授課技巧，我在 2026 年 4 月 9 日透過國立臺灣師範大學英語學術素養中心 (NTNU CAL)，與語言學專業顧問 Kaiva 進行了一對一線上諮詢，專注於改善學術口說的發音、語調與音高控制。
Apr 9, 2026
A New Chapter in exercise science higher education career path
I am honored to announce my appointment as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Leisure Management at Taipei City University of Science and Technology. This semester, I will be teaching 'Fitness Instructor Advising' and 'Guide for Weight Training,' bridging the gap between empirical sports science and real-world application.
Mar 3, 2026
Advancing Global Pedagogy: Fulbright Taiwan EMI Workshop at Arizona State University
From January 25 to February 7, 2026, Steve Ying-Chu Chen participated in the Fulbright Taiwan EMI Overseas Professional Training Workshop. Held at Arizona State University (ASU), this program provided an intensive look at English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) through the lens of translanguaging and educational equity. Steve explored how to effectively bridge complex scientific domains—such as exercise science and cognitive neuroscience—with bilingual instruction, fostering a classroom environment that is both academically rigorous and globally connected.
Jan 25, 2026
榮獲國家運動科學中心 115 年度「博士生研究獎學金」 (Recipient of the 2026 Taiwan Institute of Sports Science Doctoral Research Scholarship)
恭喜陳映竹榮獲國家運動科學中心（TISS）115年度「博士生研究獎學金」！此獎項旨在培育運動科學與科技頂尖人才，全台僅選出四位優秀博士生。映竹以「急性中等強度連續運動搭配血流限制」之研究計畫脫穎而出。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2026 Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) Doctoral Research Scholarship! This prestigious award, granted to only four students nationwide, supports outstanding PhD candidates specializing in sports science and technology.
Jan 16, 2026
榮耀時刻：入圍第六屆好好聽FM播客大賽！【運科竹愛科普｜運動讓腦袋變年輕？】 (Glory Moment: Finalist of the 6th Hao Hao Ting FM Podcast Competition!)
恭喜陳映竹入圍2026年第六屆好好聽FM播客大賽！入圍節目《運動讓腦袋變年輕？》將尖端運動科學轉化為動人聲音，實踐「在歡樂的地方知識流動」。(Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for being a finalist in the 6th Hao Hao Ting FM Podcast Competition! His program transforms cutting-edge exercise science into captivating audio, fulfilling the mission of 'Letting knowledge flow in joyful places.')
Jan 15, 2026
榮獲114學年度呂聯宗呂王敏華夫婦獎助學基金 (Recipient of the 114th Academic Year Lu Lien-Tsung & Lu Wang Min-Hua Scholarship)
恭喜陳映竹榮獲114學年度呂聯宗呂王敏華夫婦獎助學基金！呂聯宗學長勉勵學弟妹在AI時代應具備跨域學習能力，並傳承「飲水思源」的精神。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 114th Academic Year Lu Lien-Tsung & Lu Wang Min-Hua Scholarship! Alumnus Mr. Lu encouraged students to embrace interdisciplinary learning in the AI era and to always remember their roots.
Dec 26, 2025
2025 TOEFL ITP 高等教育學術研究獎學金 (2025 TOEFL ITP Higher Education Academic Research Scholarship)
恭喜陳映竹榮獲2025 TOEFL ITP 高等教育學術研究獎學金！此項殊榮旨在肯定其在學術研究上的投入與卓越成果。頒獎典禮於2025年12月20日假台北101 SPACE 88舉行，與其他優秀得獎者共享榮耀。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2025 TOEFL ITP Higher Education Academic Research Scholarship! This prestigious award acknowledges her dedication and significant achievements in academic research. The award ceremony took place on December 20, 2025, at Taipei 101 SPACE 88.
Dec 20, 2025
2025第九屆師大運動文青獎 (2025 9th NTNU Sports Literature and Photography Award)
恭喜陳映竹榮獲2025第九屆師大運動文青獎英文散文組第二名！得獎作品為〈Breaking Limits: The Profound Impact of Weight Training on Personal Growth〉。頒獎典禮於2025年12月18日假臺師大體育館金牌講堂舉行。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for winning 2nd Place in the English Prose category at the 9th NTNU Sports Literature and Photography Award! Her winning piece is titled 'Breaking Limits: The Profound Impact of Weight Training on Personal Growth'. The award ceremony took place on December 18, 2025.
Dec 18, 2025