I Am the President of the University

Many people say that the Nobel Prize is controlled by Westerners and does not involve China.

But in fact, among the six Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize has been spoiled, the Literature Prize is almost the same, and the Economic Prize will not be discussed for the time being.

The three prizes in the fields of natural sciences: Physics, Chemistry, and Physiology or Medicine are quite fair.

If you really solve a thousand-year world problem or a century-old world problem, and it can be verified, do you think you can win a prize?

If you fail to win the prize, the Nobel Prize jury will be questioned by the scientific community around the world, which will also reduce the gold content of the Nobel Prize.

"Actually, it's not that there are no Chinese, it's just those with Chinese nationality..." Chen Hao hesitated.

Ren Hong laughed dumbly and said with a complex expression: "The principal is talking about Mr. Gao Kungao, right?"

Chen Hao nodded.

When the name of Kao Kun was mentioned, everyone present was engaged in academic research. Naturally, everyone knew about this "Father of Optical Fiber".

Kao Kun, a British-Chinese native of Jinshan County, Handong Province (today's Magic City), is a Chinese physicist, educator, expert in optical fiber communications and electrical engineering, and former president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is known as the "Father of Optical Fiber" and " "Father of Fiber Optic Communications" and "Godfather of Broadband."

In 2009, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his breakthrough achievements in the transmission of light in fibers in the field of optical communications.

But the other party is British, and his achievements have benefited all mankind, but it is Hong Kong Island and the United Kingdom that he has worked for throughout his life.

In line with the concept that the dead are the most important, everyone skipped this topic.

Xu Chenyang mentioned: "In fact, not only Kao Kun, but also many Chinese scientists have won the Nobel Prize, such as Ting Zhaozhong (American), Li Yuanzhe (American at the time of the award), Cui Qi (American), Zhu Diwen (American), Yang Zhenning (American at the time of the award) and Gao Xingjian (French)."

"Chen Yang's words are so naive." Chen Hao glanced at Xu Chenyang and snorted softly.

"Chinese Americans are different from overseas Chinese. They are Americans, work in American laboratories, and use American resources and platforms. The Nobel Prize won by them has nothing to do with us even if they give up their American citizenship and return to China."

From another perspective, "Chinese" is also a collective term for all Chinese people.

The Chinese are foreigners with Chinese ancestry.

Overseas Chinese are people of Chinese nationality who have settled abroad.

If you can't tell the difference between Chinese and overseas Chinese, just remember that those with Chinese nationality abroad are overseas Chinese.

Xu Chenyang sneered. Several of the people here had experience studying abroad. Only Zheng Qiang went to Japan to study for three years. Others, excluding Professor Bunir, had studied in the United States.

Seeing that the atmosphere was somewhat depressed, Professor Ren Hong pondered for a moment and said, "Why are there no Chinese Nobel Prize winners in the field of natural sciences?

I think the achievement in the field of science is to pick peaches. Those who are further ahead are better at picking, because the peaches are at the bottom of the tree. When the peaches below are picked, the peaches in the middle have to climb the tree or climb the ladder to reach the top. It is difficult to pick peaches even if you climb a tree or a ladder. "

"In the past few years, the Nobel Prize in Physics was mostly awarded to the discoverers of physical particles. This was a wave of peach pickers. When the country plans to build a large collider, why does Mr. Yang oppose it?

The reason is that the peaches have been picked, and it is too difficult to build a large collider to discover new particles. Unless there is a new direction, there will be another wave of results. "

"In today's scientific research, the cost of ladders is too high. The group of people who won the physics prize in the past few years all relied on the new equipment from Europe. There is no equipment in China, so it is naturally impossible to make discoveries. Building this set of equipment At least 20 billion!”

“In 1996, Baodao’s total GDP was one-third that of mainland China, Japan’s was more than six times that of ours, and the United States’ GDP was more than twenty times that of ours. Can you imagine how much China’s scientific research funding we had at that time? The per capita scientific research funding is even more pitiful, and many research institutions can only pay people some wages to prevent them from starving to death.”

Speaking of the latter part, Ren Hong's tone was a little exciting.

"At the end of the last century, China's economy began to take off due to reform and opening up. It was not until this century that the domestic scientific community began to have some money. After 2010, there was even large-scale investment. It can also be seen that the country's emphasis on scientific research is increasing year by year."

"The economic foundation determines the superstructure. In recent years, many researches in the Chinese scientific community have been at the forefront of the world. Optimistically, maybe in 20 years, there is a high probability that our country will have a wave of Nobel Prize winners!"

Why is it said 20 years later instead of now?

Because the Nobel Prize review has a very long lag, it does not mean that if you have a big breakthrough, you will win the award immediately this year, but it needs to be verified to prove that this is indeed feasible.

Someone once compiled data and found that the average time it takes for a Nobel Prize winner in physics to come up with the prize is 18 years.

So it can be seen that this time difference is not short.

Some people quickly jumped out to object to Professor Ren Hong’s views.

"I don't agree. It's a bit too optimistic." Professor Fang Haosen drank the beer in his cup and said in a deep voice:

“Before 2000, Japan had only won a total of 9 Nobel Prizes in history, but in the 19 years from 2000 to 2019, Japan had won a total of 19 Nobel Prizes, which is comparable to one every year!”

"Why can Japan win the Nobel Prize in consecutive years?" Fang Haosen stared at the crowd, seeming to want an answer.

Why has China only produced two Nobel Prize winners in recent years, while the country next door, which is living a good life, has 19?

It sounds a bit cynical, but there is really no shady story. The winners are all physics and chemistry prizes. There is no room for such natural science prizes to operate.

Finally, his eyes fell on Zheng Qiang, "Principal Zheng, you studied at Kyoto University in Japan. You should have a deeper understanding of this issue."

Zheng Qiang, who was also shot while lying down, couldn't help but smile bitterly, recalling his experience of studying abroad and his visit to Japan in recent years.

"I thought about it and briefly summarized that there are two main reasons why Japan can become a frequent visitor to the Nobel Prize."

"1. The Japanese government's long-term and stable support for education and basic research. Those who engage in scientific research naturally go for results, and how long does it take to produce results? Maybe it will only take three to five years if everything goes well, but if it doesn't go well If so, it may take five years, or even ten or twenty years.”

Speaking of this, Zheng Qiang's face became a little gloomy, "You also know our country's scientific research system. If no results are produced, let alone five years, the fund investment may be canceled in three years, and the team will be canceled and start another project again. Japan's The investment and construction in this regard are worthy of our consideration and reference.”

"2. Japan has institutional advantages. Japan is a member of the Western world and participates in many scientific researches with Britain and the United States. Information exchange, resource sharing, exchange of people, property and equipment, and mutual use of equipment are not very good for our country. It's friendly." At the end, Zheng Qiang sighed.

As for why he is unfriendly, it goes without saying that a few people understand.

Equipment is embargoed, information is blocked, and the laboratory is not open to China. As for any major international cooperation projects, it is even more difficult to participate.

It is no exaggeration to say that basically anything sophisticated must be built from scratch.

Finally, Zheng Qiang said with a weird look: "The popularity of Japanese awards in recent years is mainly due to the wealth left by people in the past. As Japan ages, this trend may slowly decline.

And I looked at some statistics and the number of papers in Japan is the only country that is decreasing. "

Normally, the number of papers in a country can reflect the country’s scientific development trend.

In the past academic world, Japan was the only brand in Asia.

However, Japan's aging population has worsened in recent years, and it can already be clearly seen in colleges and universities.

There are at least 5 Chinese students out of 10 graduate students, and even in some serious fields, 8 or even 9 out of 10 graduate students may be Chinese students.

Especially at the doctoral level, the proportion of Chinese students studying abroad far exceeds that of their own country.

Some professors are also Chinese. It is an exaggeration to say that all their graduate students are Chinese students. The professors are too lazy to use Japanese and just speak Chinese throughout the class...

"The current situation in Japan is very alarming. China is following the old path of Japan and South Korea in many places. For example, aging is very serious in our country." Fang Haosen mentioned this first, and then continued seriously:

"Why do I say that Professor Ren's view is too optimistic? Because as President Zheng said, Japan's success is mainly due to the Japanese government's long-term and stable support for education and basic research. Our country needs to learn from this very much!"

When the conversation changed, Fang Haosen said somewhat pessimistically: "But what is the situation in our country? Biochemical and environmental materials are all majors in Tiankeng. How many people change jobs after graduating from undergraduate degrees? Most of those who study biochemical and environmental materials for graduate school want to go to prestigious schools through unpopular majors. , and it is very difficult to do scientific research in China. If the family conditions are not good, you can only work as soon as possible. If you can’t win the Nobel Prize now, will you win the Nobel Prize in the future? But I don’t think there will be a boom. possible!"

Professor Fang Haosen’s words resonated with many people.

Sometimes it's not easy to concentrate on one thing.

The problem is not that you can't persevere, but that there are various external factors blocking you.

Listening to these words, Chen Hao concluded that Zheng Qiang was too optimistic, while Professor Fang Haosen was too pessimistic.

Maybe the two people have different experiences. Maybe Professor Fang Haosen encountered some dirty and dirty things in scientific research when he was at Beihang University.

Just like Xu Chenyang returned to the United States in anger.

Seeing Xu Chenyang nodding his head as if he understood Fang Haosen very well, Chen Hao felt that it was time for him to speak.

"Ahem, after listening to the speeches of Principal Zheng and Professor Fang, let me just say a few words."

As soon as Chen Hao opened his mouth, the eyes of the other seven people moved over.

"What Lao Zheng said makes sense, and what Professor Fang said is right, but what about the reality?"

"I think the wrong guiding ideology is the fundamental reason for China's scientific backwardness. It's weird to always follow others and have to succeed."

"Therefore, if Chinese science wants to rise, it must find its own way and follow its own path." At the end of the sentence, Chen Hao's voice was high and his eyes were particularly determined.

"Then what path should we take?" Xu Chenyang asked impatiently.

"As for what path, I don't know, and neither do the higher-ups. So we have been exploring a path that is suitable for the development of our Chinese education and Chinese scientific research."

Having said this, Chen Hao smiled on his face.

"As a private university, Guanghua has a flexible system. We can test the water for the country. It is best if we succeed. We can also gain some experience if we fail."

"But I think we can succeed, why?"

Chen Hao's eyes searched the faces of Professor Ren Hong, Professor Fang Haosen, Professor Chen Chong, Professor Zhu Chen... one by one.

"Because of our ideals, we gather together in Guanghua, and because of these ideals, and because of you, I think we will definitely succeed!" Chen Hao said loudly.

"Don't talk about these lies, talk about something practical! First of all, we must attach importance to talents and scientific research! Our country has a serious brain drain. In the Silicon Valley area of ​​the United States alone, there are as many as 20,000 students from Tsinghua University. This is a very sad thing. Numbers! Therefore, the future strategic development of Guanghua University will focus on the following points..."

What was originally a chat gradually turned into a debate, and when Chen Hao came on stage, the debate turned into a speech.

Chen Hao explained loudly, while the others listened quietly.

Many people think that the Nobel Prize does not matter, but after all, the Nobel Prize is the height of the scientific community.

Just like the Olympics, when the Chinese team wins first place, thoughts about the Olympics will fade away.

China must win the Nobel Prize, and not just one!

When the number of Nobel Prizes awarded exceeds that of the United States, we can also say indifferently that we don’t need this thing to prove ourselves.

Because at that time, it wasn’t that we couldn’t get it, but that we had the strength to get it but didn’t bother to get it.

…

The tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

That sea view barbecue was already two days ago.

Northwest Region, Jincheng.

Zhou Henian sat on the sofa and looked at the environment beside him.

He felt a little lonely for a while.

"After so many years, I have to leave now..."

Just at this time, a discordant voice sounded.

"Dad, I didn't say that, why is Jincheng reluctant to part with you? I told you that I would take you over, but you just didn't want to!"

"Ludao is also very good. It's suitable for retirement. It's only one hour away from Pengcheng. I'll see you more when I have time."

The speaker was a short-haired young man named Zhou Haobo, the only son of Zhou Henian.

At first, Lao Zhou looked weak, but when he heard the words behind him, he suddenly became furious.

He reprimanded him face to face: "You bastard! What are you talking about! I have been in Jincheng for so many years. Do you have no feelings? I raised you and provided for you to study with the salary of Lanzhou University!"

"Nonsense, how high is the salary at Lanzhou University? Besides, if you had been willing to accept invitations from schools in Shanghai and Suzhou, our family's life might have been more comfortable than it is now." Zhou Haobo curled his lips and said.

"Dad, you are just too stubborn. Fortunately, you have figured it out now, and I am relieved."

Zhou Henian was so angry that he picked up an apple on the table and smashed it, then chased Zhou Haobo in the living room with a broom.

"Today I am going to kill you for justice and beat you to death!"

"Oh, Dad, please stop fighting. You can't catch me, so don't tire yourself out..."

"..."

In the end, Zhang Xuemei came out to mediate between the two father and son before they stopped. They stared at each other, feeling that they were right.

I was originally going to leave Jincheng for Ludao today, but I was a little reluctant to leave before I left. After all, I spent a lot of time here and there was a high probability that I would not come back in the future.

But he didn't expect that Zhou Haobo would be so angry later that he still didn't recover until the airport.

He had a gloomy look on his face, as if everyone owed him a million.

Until the plane landed, Zhou Henian and his wife Zhang Xuemei were walking in the terminal dragging their suitcases.

As a Guanghua Scholar from Guanghua University, not to mention the salary, at least the treatment is extremely high.

Guanghua originally said that he would send someone to pick him up, but he refused.

He felt that he was just an ordinary scholar and an ordinary teacher who had been lucky enough to produce some results, so there was no need to treat him specially.

But when he walked to the exit.

I saw a young man standing in the crowd, waving to him happily.

"Professor Zhou, here! Professor Zhou!"

Zhou Henian and Zhang Xuemei looked at each other and then walked over.

With a stern look on his face, he asked in a bad tone: "Why are you here? Didn't you say you don't need special treatment?"

Jiang Lin chuckled, grabbed the suitcase from Professor Zhou and Zhang Xuemei, and said as he walked:

"Professor Zhou, don't worry. The school is 100% cooperative with your ideas. Therefore, this pick-up is from my personal standpoint and is not picking you up on behalf of the school. "

After hearing what Jiang Lin said, Zhou Henian snorted coldly, but his expression remained unchanged.

Just a little more relaxed.

Walking behind Jiang Lin, Zhou Henian suddenly thought of what he had said to Jiang Lin.

Suddenly fell into deep thought.

"It seems like it's not impossible to do this..."

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