Chapter 148 Original Intention
Immediately, several people in the audience changed their expressions in shock. Obviously, these people were all very likely candidates for the Chern Mathematics Award.
"I am very happy to be able to formally meet our young scholar on this podium. She is able to achieve such valuable results at such a young age. She should be the leader among young Chinese scholars!"
Not to mention their young age, even among those who are two or three wheels older than this girl, who can achieve results comparable to that of this young girl?
Come to think of it, it is not so surprising that the award was given to Wu Tong this year. After all, with such dazzling achievements, who else could be the winner! With her in the lead, who would be satisfied with the award?
The Chern Mathematics Prize in China will also lose its authority that is sought after by countless mathematicians! After all, the international award, the Ramanujan Prize, has already been confirmed to be awarded to Wu Tong.
As for qualifications...what do they mean in the face of such achievements?
Soon, the people in the audience, who had recovered from the surprise, began to applaud. Gradually, more and more people came together and spread from the front to the back, and the applause was as loud as thunder.
Academician Shen glanced at the expressions of the people below the stage. Some were happy for Wu Tong, which must be led by Jingda, and some were unwilling to be jealous. Fortunately, none of them were completely confused and were able to react without losing their composure and making a scene!
Originally, the Chinese Mathematical Society was also hesitating whether to present this award to Wu Tong in this session. Although Wu Tong had outstanding achievements, he was too young and had almost no qualifications. Even if the Peking University faction pushed him hard, he might not be able to convince the public and it would probably cause quite a bit of controversy.
Many directors suggested that since Wu Tong was still young, it would not be too late to award her the award a few sessions later. However, many scholars who were approaching the age limit would have no chance again if they missed this session.
Academician Shen himself was in favor of giving the award to Wu Tong. As he was over the age limit and had been a runner-up, it can only be said that his academic achievements were not significant enough. The Chern Mathematics Award is awarded to scholars who have made important academic contributions to mathematics, not to have the domestic mathematics community sit in a row and divide the awards according to age.
While they were still discussing intensely, the higher-ups told him that they would recruit talents regardless of their background! It was thus determined that Wu Tong would be the winner of this year's Chern Mathematics Award.
Wu Tong looked at the stage in astonishment, and finally understood why Dean Pan had been smiling strangely. But she didn't expect that in addition to giving a report on stage, she would be awarded such a great honor at this meeting!
You know, the Chern Mathematics Award has never been awarded to a scholar under the age of 30, not to mention that she is only two years older than half of 30 and had never thought about it at all.
Professor Zhou made an inviting gesture, "Wu Tong, it's time to go on stage to receive the award!"
The teachers and leaders around all had expressions of pride. This was the pearl of their School of Mathematics at Peking University and the pride of Peking University!
Professor Wen, the winner of the Hua Award, patted Wu Tong gently and said, "Well done, the girls from Beijing University are really impressive! Today, the girls from Beijing University are the main characters!"
Wu Tong finally woke up as if from a dream. She bowed gently to the teachers around her, walked on the red carpet of the venue, and walked step by step to the podium. Her heart was beating with excitement because of such an honor. This was her first national award that she had received on stage in person.
Then, Mr. Qiu read out the second winner, Professor Yuan from the Institute of Mathematics and Systems Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who can also be called Academician Yuan. He will definitely have a place in this year's election of academicians. He is another well-deserved and powerful winner.
"Congratulations, Wu Tong!" Mr. Qiu congratulated with a kind smile.
After receiving the medal and certificate from Mr. Qiu, Wu Tong managed to suppress his excitement and said thank you.
"You're welcome. This is the honor you deserve. I look forward to seeing you stand on the international stage next time and continue to sing the miracle of youth!" Receive your Fields Medal and become the youngest Fields Medal winner!
"Congratulations, Mr. Yuan!"...
After presenting the awards, Mr. Qiu smiled and said to the two new Chen Award winners: "Please tell us how you feel at this moment!"
"Please let Professor Yuan come first!" Wu Tong said politely, respecting the first person to come.
"Then I will shamelessly give an example to my little classmates!" Professor Yuan is also a humorous person. After nodding to Wu Tong, he stepped forward to give his acceptance speech. Perhaps it was expected in advance, Professor Yuan's acceptance speech was brilliant, passionate, and touching.
After Professor Yuan’s brief speech, it was time to see Wu Tong’s performance.
Taking a step forward to the center of the stage, standing in this spot that everyone is watching, Wu Tong was not too nervous, having gained experience in giving a speech at the Hydra International Congress of Mathematicians.
She took a deep breath, calmed her expression, and said with unrepressed excitement: "Professor Yuan's example has made me feel a lot of pressure. I can only say one thing: I would like to thank my alma mater, Shanghai University, for its cultivation of me, and the Chinese Mathematical Society for its trust and affirmation of me. I will not forget my original intention, forge ahead, continue to strive for the great cause of mathematics, and strive for greater achievements!"
There was no exaggerated performance or long speech. Wu Tong used the simplest and concise words to express her appreciation for the award that she won for the first time on the domestic podium. She was almost one of the top domestic awards.
Watching the 17-year-old girl on the stage giving her acceptance speech, the audience couldn't help but think. Even though heroes have always emerged from youth, this girl is too young! At the age of 17, she has already achieved something that others may not be able to achieve at the age of 70.
If the standards of various awards are judged according to her criteria, the passing line will undoubtedly be infinitely raised, leaving many people looking up to her but unable to reach her. They feel bad. Should they be glad now that Wu Tong is just an exception?
Thunderous applause rang out again. "Don't forget your original intention". These four words have awakened the passion of many people to embark on the path of mathematics. Mathematics is pure, and the mathematical community should also be pure. It should not be filled with so-called qualifications, academic cliques, and all kinds of bad things!
There should be a pure sky in the world of mathematics!
Pan Wenhua, Zhou Wenping and other representatives from Peking University looked at the stage with approval. Their children from Peking University had grown up and were very talented.
"You are worthy of being the pride of our Kyoto University!"
"It makes me happier than when I won this award two years ago!" Zhou Wenping smiled with satisfaction. He was not young when he won this award, and he almost won it by the skin of his teeth. There was really not much to be proud of.
"What you said makes those of us who have never touched a medal feel ashamed and embarrassed to see people!" He is a generation older than Zhou Wenping, and Pan Wenhua joked in a good mood. Having received the news in advance and having watched Wu Tong receive the honor on the stage, he naturally felt more excited and proud on the spot.
Peking University has another Chen Award winner!
The youngest Chen Award winner in history has been born. He belongs to their Peking University and may even become the youngest Fei Award winner in the future. They are proud of this!
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