When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Chapter 266 Genius is always special

Hong Kong Island.

When Wang Donglai's email was sent to the Fund Co., Ltd., it was immediately seen by the company managers.

The Shaw Mathematics Prize is also of great concern to Wang Donglai, the most famous genius in the academic world at the moment.

In fact, last year, they considered awarding the award to Wang Donglai.

It was just an idea at the beginning and has not been confirmed yet.

After all, no matter what, this is a grand prize worth millions.

Especially when setting up this award, I still had some expectations that this award could become the Nobel Prize in Mathematics in the East.

Therefore, the winners selected are not limited to Chinese people, but from all over the world.

This is based on the saying that science has no national boundaries.

After Professor Yang Kai finished speaking, everyone present also looked over.

No one thought that Yang Kai would propose such a proposal to hold an awards ceremony in mainland China.

That's why the current discussion is happening.

Professor Yang Kai turned his head and discussed with Professor William in English for a while before he said: "Everyone, please stop!"

Fortunately, they had announced the news of Wang Donglai's award in advance, so they didn't have to worry too much about the backlash of not awarding the award to Wang Donglai.

If the Shaw Prize in Mathematics wants to be successful, it can continue to be held.

"That's right. This is not a big deal in the first place. Everyone is either an academic researcher or has been exposed to this area. You must understand the status of scientific research projects when they are approaching critical nodes. You can't wait to pay attention to them every moment, and you can't leave. It’s quite normal and it’s not a deliberate excuse.”

But now it's impossible to face Wang Donglai.

Moreover, the Governor of Hong Kong Island will come to present awards every time.

But no one thought that Wang Donglai would grow so fast.

Therefore, when I received an email from Wang Donglai mentioning that he would not be participating in the award ceremony because he was busy with scientific research projects and could not spare time, the review committee immediately held a meeting to prepare to discuss the matter.

As a result, the Shaw Mathematics Fund Co., Ltd., which was originally in a dominant position, was in a bit of trouble.

“Everyone here has seen this email, please share your thoughts!”

"Wang Donglai's contribution to the world of mathematics is obvious to all in the academic community. He has won three international awards. If we cause any more trouble, it will only put us in a disadvantageous position."

This is not only because people have different ideas, but also because everyone has different perspectives and interests.

The temple is small and the wind is strong, and the pond is shallow and there are many bastards.

Some people were dissatisfied with Wang Donglai not attending the award ceremony, while others expressed understanding and support.

The reason for this is that the president of the review committee is William, the Roche Damon Professor of Hematology in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, Bald Eagle.

Several people wanted to touch Yang Kai's forehead to see if he had a fever or was confused.

Everyone has their own opinion, and they all expressed it at this moment.

The people present have different identities, including principals, deans, overseas scholars and professors, and managing directors, but they all have one thing in common, that is, they are not mainlanders.

At the same time, in the review meeting, there were also the Vice-President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Director of the Institute of Advanced Engineering of the University of Hong Kong, and Chen Huatang, a member of the advisory board of the Shaw Charitable Trust, a director of the foundation, and the managing director of its subsidiary company.

Then Wang Donglai must not be ignored or ignored.

After all, Wang Donglai's current mathematical talent has been clearly demonstrated, and it can no longer be described by an academic rookie.

In the past, they could rely on awards to make decisions and make friends with some scholars and professors.

"Secondly, since Professor Wang can't attend the award ceremony, I also thought of a good way."

He won three major international awards including the Fields Medal in one fell swoop, truly occupying a position in the mathematics world by virtue of his ability and talent.

"We still have to give out awards, and we must give them out. This is the core of the existence of our award."

From ancient times to the present, the evaluation and promulgation of any award is not a simple matter of one sentence.

"I don't think this is possible. This award ceremony is the first award ceremony after the death of Jazz. It can be said to be of great significance. As a result, he is not willing to come to such an important moment. It is difficult for me to accept this!"

"So what if it's just an excuse? Can we temporarily disqualify him from winning the award? If we do, our award will probably come to an end."

Each holds his own and gives his or her own reasons from different perspectives.

Since the establishment of the Shaw Mathematics Prize, it has been held on Hong Kong Island and has not changed once at the Convention and Exhibition Center on Hong Kong Island.

As soon as these words came out, the conference room suddenly became extremely quiet.

As the vice president of the review committee and a professor at the University of Hong Kong, Yang Kai took the initiative and mentioned this matter.

No one could convince anyone, and the atmosphere in the conference room became a little anxious.

"Since Wang Donglai doesn't want to come to the award ceremony, forget it. We will hold the awards normally. If there is someone to accept it on his behalf, let him accept it on his behalf. If there is no one to accept it on his behalf, let him keep it."

"There is no need to delay the award ceremony or use any other methods. We will go directly to the mainland to award the awards!"

"Speaking of talent and achievements in mathematics, he is indeed the number one among contemporary young people. However, even foreign scholars are willing to abide by our regulations to receive the award, but he does not come. If this spreads out, it will not be good for us. There will be quite a negative impact.”

It is impossible to be completely fair and just.

"Thinking about it carefully, it is indeed a bit regretful. Yang Chenning has been invited to this award ceremony. In addition, Wang Donglai is from mainland China, which makes it even more gimmick. It has been twelve years since a mainland scholar won the award for the second time. It will be a big deal if word spreads. Exciting news.”

"no!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"It doesn't matter if he doesn't come to attend the award ceremony, but he wants us to move the award ceremony to the mainland. I can't accept it!"

"..."

In an instant, Yang Kai's idea was opposed by most people.

The reasons for the objection sound reasonable, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that it is nonsense and untenable.

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

Yang Kai seemed to have expected such a scene and did not show any surprise. He asked calmly.

"We are the jury, he is just the winner. Even if he is academically talented, there is no need for us to do this!"

"Yes, I have never heard of such a thing happening in academia. Because a winner could not come to receive the award, the organizer moved the award ceremony to another place."

"Principal Yang, there's no way you don't know this. What exactly do you think? Can you tell us first?"

Chen Huatang pondered for a moment and then asked Yang Kai's true thoughts.

After hearing Chen Huatang's question, everyone else also stopped and waited quietly for Wang Donglai's response. Yang Kai's expression was still calm, he looked at everyone and said, "I would like to ask a few questions to everyone here. Has Professor Wang Donglai proved several difficult problems in mathematics in the world?"

Everyone nodded, wondering what Yang Kai was trying to sell.

"Second question, has Professor Wang Donglai won three major international mathematics awards, including the Fields Medal, as well as the domestic Chen Shengshen Mathematics Award?"

Everyone nodded again and became even more confused.

"The third question is, is our award comparable to the Fields Medal, Abel Prize or Wolf Prize in Mathematics internationally, and is it comparable to the Chen Shengshen Prize in Mathematics domestically?"

This time, no one nodded. They hesitated for a while before slowly shaking their heads.

"Okay, if that's the case, there is no problem that we must award this award to Professor Wang Donglai, right? Professor Wang Donglai doesn't have time to receive the award. Is it helpful to us in improving our own awards? I'm afraid it's very small, right?"

"If that's the case, why can't we do more?"

"Professor Wang Donglai was born in 94 and is only years old now. He has made so many achievements in just two years. Who can he say how many more achievements he can make in the future? Who do I have to say?"

"In addition to being an academic genius, he is also the founder of Galaxy Technology, with a net worth of tens of billions."

"Tangdu Jiaotong University attaches great importance to him. The youngest professor to apply for Distinguished Young Scholars will obviously hit the record of the youngest academician in the future."

"Such a talent, isn't it worth changing the location of an awards ceremony?"

"Another point is that Tangdu Jiaotong University will hold an academic exchange meeting soon. This academic exchange meeting will bring professors and scholars from major universities around the world. It will definitely be a grand event in the mathematics world."

"We will hold the award ceremony in Tangdu. For us, whether this is more beneficial or harmful, you can think about it carefully!"

After finishing speaking, Yang Kai sat quietly on the stool, waiting for everyone's answers.

In fact, when Yang Kai was halfway through speaking, many people came to their senses and came to their senses.

However, these people did not interrupt, but quietly waited for Yang Kai to finish.

Now after Yang Kai finished speaking, everyone became silent.

After a long while, Chen Huatang finally said: "What President Yang said makes sense. I misunderstood President Yang just now. After this matter is over, I will apologize to President Yang for what happened today."

"No need, everyone has good intentions and wants to make the Shaw Mathematics Award better. After all, it is also a big business card of our Hong Kong academic community. As long as this award can be better and better, this matter does not matter at all. Count things."

Yang Kai did not take Chen Huatang's words seriously and said calmly.

"With the great talent of Principal Yang, I believe it will happen."

"Yeah, I believe that too."

Everyone quickly changed their tone. Regardless of those who had previously expressed opposition or those who expressed approval, they all praised Yang Kai now.

Although Yang Kai is only the vice president, because they are both Chinese and they are in Hong Kong Island, Yang Kai is actually the president of the judging panel.

As for why Professor William is listed as the president, it is also because this award is more open to foreign scholars. The vast majority of the winners every year are foreigners. Using a foreign scholar and professor as the president is very important for the award established by Run Run Shaw. There are also benefits to award promotion, so we set it up like this.

"Since we have decided to hold the award ceremony in Tangdu, Mainland China, we don't have much time left. I hope everyone can take action, perform their duties, and get this matter done as soon as possible and perfectly."

"I think it would be more appropriate to hold the award ceremony directly at Tangdu Jiaotong University!"

Yang Kai did not ask for everyone's opinions and made a decisive decision directly.

When everyone heard Yang Kai's words, they all nodded and acquiesced.

I’m afraid that after this time’s awards are over, everyone at home and abroad will be surprised by this.

After all, the ceremony had never been held at the winner's school.

However, the matter was now being decided in their deliberations.

And the meeting is over here.

After everyone got up and left, Yang Kai took out a long breath and whispered to himself: "I hope everything goes well!"

……

Tangdu Jiaotong University.

Wang Donglai is still busy with his own research and development projects.

Wang Donglai is no longer ready to take out solid-state batteries rashly.

Instead, semi-solid batteries are used.

It not only leads the market, but also leads the technological development trend.

When foreign research institutions spent a huge amount of money to catch up, he took out solid-state batteries and took the lead again.

If you do this again and again, you can directly drag down foreign research institutions to death, and then cause product dumping.

If Wang Donglai directly skips semi-solid-state batteries and directly comes up with solid-state battery technology.

Although it can gain great momentum and fame, it does not get much benefit.

It is far better than launching semi-solid batteries first and then solid-state batteries.

It's like a question asked by a troll on the Internet: When I develop controllable nuclear fusion technology, can I submit it to Qingbei?
This problem is no longer a bullshit, but a kind of stupidity.

If this kind of technology really appears, as a researcher, he will be greeted by round-the-clock personal protection and the strictest security.

They may even change their files, keep their names anonymous, and not be able to see all their relatives and friends.

Only when the technology is no longer top secret, or when the person dies, will the name and deeds be revealed.

Otherwise, such researchers will face various dangers.

Instigating rebellion, kidnapping, assassination, stealing technology and other means will be used.

Wang Donglai doesn't want to encounter such treatment yet.

Room temperature superconducting materials, graphene batteries, controllable nuclear fusion, micro-nuclear fusion engineering, cell editing, artificial intelligence...

These technologies are all things that can cause huge shocks and changes around the world.

The moment it appeared, it was definitely no less shocking than the loud noise over Hiroshima.

And just when Wang Donglai was conducting battery research.

The reply from the Shaw Mathematics Award Jury was also sent to Wang Donglai’s mailbox, and Tangdu Jiaotong University also received an application from the Shaw Mathematics Award Jury to hold the award ceremony at Tangdu Jiaotong University.

This request also made Xu Songyao's eyes widen with a complicated expression.

After a long time, he said with emotion: "Genius is indeed special. I didn't expect that there is such a courage in Hong Kong Island. It seems that we can't underestimate other people!"

(End of this chapter)