Immediately, several people in the audience changed their expressions in shock. Obviously, these people were all very likely candidates for the Chern Prize in Mathematics.
"I am very happy to be able to formally recognize our young scholar on this podium. She has achieved such remarkable results at such a young age. She is undoubtedly the leader among young Chinese scholars!"
Not to mention their young age, even among those who are two or three years older than this child, who can achieve results that can match that of this young girl?
Come to think of it, it's not all that surprising that Wu Tong was awarded this year. After all, with such dazzling achievements, who else could have deserved this award? With her in the spotlight, who else could have been satisfied with it?
The Chern Prize in Mathematics will also lose its prestigious status, which is sought after by countless mathematicians! After all, the international Ramanujan Medal has already been 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 the applause spread from the front to the back, and the applause was as loud as thunder.
Academician Shen glanced at the expressions of the people in the audience. Some were happy for Wu Tong, which must be led by Jingda, while others were unwilling to accept the fact and were jealous. Fortunately, no one was completely confused and was able to react without losing their composure or making a scene!
Originally, the Chinese Mathematical Society was also hesitant about whether to present this award to Wu Tong this year. 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 considerable 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 if they missed this session.
Academician Shen himself strongly advocated that the award should be given to Wu Tong. Since 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 everyone in the domestic mathematics community sit in a row and receive awards based on age.
While they were still discussing it intensely, a message came from above: "We will recruit talents regardless of their background!" This confirmed that Wu Tong would be the recipient of this year's Chern Prize in Mathematics.
Wu Tong looked towards the stage in astonishment, finally understanding why Dean Pan had been smiling so strangely. She hadn't expected that besides giving a presentation at the conference, she would receive such a significant honor!
You know, the Chern Mathematics Award has never been awarded to a scholar under the age of 30. It is also said that she is only two years older than half of 30 and has never thought about this at all.
Professor Zhou made an inviting gesture, "Wu Tong, it's time to go up on stage and receive your award!"
The teachers and leaders around all had proud expressions on their faces. This was the jewel of their School of Mathematics at Peking University and the pride of Peking University!
Professor Wen, the recent Hua Award winner, patted Wu Tong gently. "Well done! The girls from Beijing University are really impressive! Today, the women from Beijing University are the main characters!"
Wu Tong finally woke up from her dream, 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 personally received on stage.
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 share your feelings at this moment!"
"Please let Professor Yuan come first!" Wu Tong said politely, respecting the first person.
"Then I'll shamelessly give you a little example!" Professor Yuan, also a humorous man, nodded to Wu Tong and then stepped forward to deliver his acceptance speech. Perhaps having anticipated this, Professor Yuan's acceptance speech was brilliant, passionate, and deeply moving.
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 attracted everyone's attention, 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 spoke with unrepressed excitement, "Professor Yuan's exemplary work has put me under considerable pressure. But all I have to say is: I'm grateful to my alma mater, Shanghai University, for its nurturing of me, and to the Chinese Mathematical Society for its trust and affirmation. I will stay true to my original aspiration, forge ahead, and continue to strive for the great cause of mathematics, striving for even greater achievements!"
There was no exaggerated performance or lengthy speech. Wu Tong used the simplest and concise words to express her gratitude for the award she won on the domestic podium for the first time, which was almost among the top awards in the country.
Watching the seventeen-year-old girl on stage give her acceptance speech, the audience couldn't help but reflect. Even though heroes have always emerged from youth, this girl is incredibly young! At seventeen, she's already achieved something others might not even reach at seventy.
If the standards for various awards were to be judged according to her criteria, the bar would undoubtedly be raised infinitely, leaving many people looking up to her but unable to reach her. They would 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 who have embarked 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 impressive.
"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!" Pan Wenhua, who is a generation older than Zhou Wenping, joked in a good mood. After getting the news in advance and actually watching Wu Tong receive the honor on the stage, he naturally felt more excited and proud on the spot.
They have another Chen Award winner at Peking University!
The youngest Chen Award winner in history has been born. He belongs to their Peking University and may even become the youngest Fei Medal winner in the future. They are proud of this!
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