The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is under the jurisdiction of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). As a key university of the nation, it is noted for its advanced science and high technology programs, unique management studies and well-tailored disciplines in the humanities.    Over the past fifty years, USTC has faithfully kept to its high-quality educational mission. By the end of 2008, the University has graduated some 50,000 students, 42 of whom have eventually become CAS or CAE academicians.