Xueba's life simulator

Chapter 211 The Oscar of Science

The day after Zhou Ming received the message from the American Mathematical Society about his winning the Cole Prize in Number Theory, that is, the same day that the American Mathematical Society received Zhou Ming’s reply email, the news that Zhou Ming had won the Cole Prize in Number Theory was released. The American Mathematical Society announced it.

After more than half a year, Zhou Ming once again appeared in the public eye as a mathematician.

Although Zhou Ming has successively won the Morningside Mathematics Award and the Su Buqing Applied Mathematics Award, these two awards are for Chinese people, not for the whole world.

Although the Cole Prize in Number Theory also has restrictions, its restrictions are much smaller than those of the Morningside Mathematics Prize and the Su Buqing Applied Mathematics Prize. As long as you are a member of the American Mathematical Society, or you have published in American journals Good articles will do.

In today's world, the United States is still the most technologically advanced country in the world. Many of the world's top journals are located in the United States. Although it is difficult for some non-Americans who have never been to the United States to meet the requirements for membership of the American Mathematical Society, However, the condition of having published excellent articles in journals in the United States is not difficult, at least it is not difficult for Zhou Ming.

Therefore, when the American Mathematical Society announced that Zhou Ming was the winner of the next Cole Prize in Number Theory, it quickly aroused extensive reports in the domestic media and also aroused heated discussions.

However, these discussions are not as harmonious as they used to be.

This is mainly because Zhou Ming won the Cole Prize in number theory this time because of his proofs of the twin prime number conjecture and Goldbach's conjecture, and more importantly, the new mathematical methods he used in proving these two conjectures.

However, more than half a year has passed since Zhou Ming proved the twin prime number conjecture and Goldbach's conjecture, and Zhou Ming has not made any movement in the field of mathematics, so there are some rumors that Zhou Ming has exhausted his talents in mathematics.

At the same time, Huaguo University of Science and Technology and Jinling University of Technology and other schools Zhou Ming studied in also released related reports.

The report of Jinling University of Technology said, "Congratulations to Professor Zhou Ming, an alumnus of our school in 2015, for winning another award in mathematics, the Cole Prize in Number Theory." However, Huaguo University of Science and Technology just changed Zhou Ming's identity to "Our school Professor Zhou Ming" That's all.

Even Zhou Ming's primary school, junior high school and high school alma mater, although the news of Zhou Ming's award was not as fast as that of Huaguo University of Science and Technology, they quickly hung up banners in the school after knowing the news.

Fortunately, the time when Zhou Ming won the Cole Prize in Number Theory was not announced during the winter and summer vacations. Otherwise, these schools would have lost another opportunity to promote their schools.

And Li Mingzhi called Zhou Ming immediately after he learned that Zhou Ming had officially won the Cole Prize in Number Theory.

Although Zhou Ming and Li Zhizhi said that the American Mathematical Society had nominated him for the Cole Prize in Number Theory, Li Zhizhi said that the winner of the Cole Prize in Number Theory this time would definitely be Zhou Ming, but when he learned that Zhou Ming really won the news , he was still very excited, not as calm as he said before.

"Xiao Zhou, I just got the news that you won the Cole Prize for Number Theory. I said before that you would definitely win this award.

Last time in 14, it was Zhang Yitang who won the Cole Prize in Number Theory. This time, it was Ni again. "

After Li Mingzhi called Zhou Ming, he said cheerfully, and he could hear his joy through the phone. When he said this at the end, he didn't care that Professor Zhang had already changed to the United States. Nationality, long ago no longer Chinese.

Just when Zhou Ming thought that Li Mingzhi had finished speaking and was about to have a few polite words with him, Li Mingzhi asked Zhou Ming again: "I heard that you are studying a new mathematical problem? Didn't you tell me to start researching?" After the math, will you tell me? Why didn't you notify me this time?"

Li Mingzhi was still cheerful when he said this, obviously just joking with Zhou Ming.

"It was intermittent a while ago, and it's not considered a formal start of research, so I didn't tell you.

As long as I have more free time during the National Day period, I will spend more time on it. It can only be regarded as the research that started this month. I forgot to tell you about this investment.

By the way, how do you know? "

Zhou Ming said to Li Zhizhi that he naturally knew that Li Zhizhi was not really angry with him. After all, Li Zhizhi also studied mathematics. He knew that once you are immersed in mathematics, it is difficult to come out. I am afraid that other things I forgot all about it.

Therefore, after Zhou Ming said these words to Li Zhizhi, Li Zhizhi also said to Zhou Ming: "I learned that you have won the Cole Prize in Number Theory. Professor Qiu told me that he was telling me that you won the Cole Prize During the Number Theory Award, I also asked me which aspect of the mathematical problem you are currently working on.

When he asked me at the time, I was puzzled, but after careful inquiry with him, I found out that you mentioned your recent Working on a math problem.

The story about you has spread. All the mathematicians abroad are curious about what you are researching. I guess those who know you must have sent you an email. Didn't check your email? "

After Li Mingzhi explained to Zhou Ming, Zhou Ming knew how Li Mingzhi knew about this matter. It turned out that a sentence mentioned casually in his email to the American Mathematical Society spread so fast and so widely.

In fact, that sentence was just a random excuse that Zhou Ming came up with in order not to attend the 123rd annual meeting of the American Mathematical Society.

So after Li Mingzhi and Zhou Ming finished explaining, Zhou Ming said to him: "It turns out that, I was just looking for a reason not to go to the United States to attend the annual meeting of the Mathematical Society. caused such a big reaction.

What I am currently studying is about the Riemann Hypothesis..."

When Zhou Ming said this, he paused, and after thinking about it for a while, he continued to say to Li Mingzhi: "Dean Li, I have something to ask you for help."

"You can say anything, as long as I can help, I will do my best to help you."

Li Mingzhi was a little surprised when he saw Zhou Ming talking and suddenly changed the subject and asked him to help. At this time, he was still surprised that Zhou Ming had started to climb the peak of the Riemann Hypothesis.

He didn't expect Zhou Ming to tell him that he needed his help. He really couldn't figure out that Zhou Ming, who is young enough to be famous, rich, and influential, is already considered the world's top multidisciplinary master. , what else can he need to help himself.

"I plan to devote all my attention to the research of Riemann's conjecture in the next few months, so I may not have time to attend the class at the School of Mathematics. Please find a teacher to help me with it.

In terms of treatment, I will definitely give it enough. "

Zhou Ming said to Li Mingzhi.

Upon hearing what Zhou Ming said, Li Mingzhi didn't know what Zhou Ming was thinking. He was preparing to retreat.

"Xiao Zhou, although you plan to devote yourself to mathematics, it is a good thing, and I am very happy.

However, you should also pay attention to your body, don't be too tired, and you still need to relax properly. "

Li Mingming persuaded Zhou Ming that he had seen Zhou Ming's state before, and he was really afraid that this time Zhou Ming would study the Riemann conjecture alone, and he would not have time to eat every day.

Although Li Mingzhi also wants to see Zhou Ming solve the Riemann conjecture earlier, if Zhou Ming ruins his body because of this, then the gain will not be worth the loss. I am afraid that the higher authorities will blame them all on Huaguo University of Science and Technology The School of Mathematical Sciences is even directly blamed on their Huaguo University of Science and Technology.

"Dean, don't worry about this, I will take care of my body." Zhou Ming said.

Li Mingzhi also knew that Zhou Ming had made up his mind, so he said to him again: "Okay, I will find a professor for you to take the class you haven't finished. You also have classes at the School of Biological Sciences this semester." Right? You should also talk to the Academy of Biological Sciences."

"Well, I see, I'll talk to that side in a while." Zhou Ming said.

"By the way, how long do you expect this Riemann conjecture to take?" Li Mingzhi asked again.

"I can't say that well, but I already have some ideas, and it is estimated that I should be able to complete the proof of Riemann's conjecture by next year.

But I’m not sure when it will be completed next year. "Zhou Ming explained.

After finishing the call with Li Zhiming, Zhou Ming did not continue to study the Riemann conjecture, but began to deal with the expansion of the research team and the research projects to be completed by the future biotechnology company and the future smart technology company in 2017.

After Zhou Ming finished dealing with these matters, the time had already come to October [-]th, which was still the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, which was the Double Ninth Festival.

After that, Zhou Ming officially started his retreat career.

During this period, if the researchers in charge of various research projects in the biology laboratory encountered any problems, Zhou Ming would set aside an hour every night to solve some problems they encountered during the day.

Unless it was an urgent issue, they would generally not bother Zhou Ming, and would wait until evening for Zhou Ming to solve it together.

In this way, time came to December in a hurry.

Nothing happened in October and November, so two things worth Zhou Ming's attention happened in November.

One was that on November [-]th, the results of the American general election were announced, and the winner was the one Zhou Ming had seen when he was using the life simulator.

Another thing is that on the 24th of November, the higher authorities adjusted the administrative planning of some areas, especially integrating and setting up a science and technology zone in Luzhou City, which can be regarded as an upgrade of the previous special science and technology development zone.

Compared with the previous special science and technology development zone, this science and technology zone now covers a larger area, more funds are invested in it, and the policies are more generous.

As for what happened in December, it was all related to winning awards.

The night of the 12th of December is the award ceremony of the 11th Breakthrough Prize. Speaking of this award, we have to advance the time to the [-]th of November.

On November 11th, it was the time when the winners of the 9 Breakthrough Prize were announced, and Zhou Ming's name was included in the winners list at that time.

Li Mingzhi also found Zhou Ming's residence specifically for this, and told him about it, because he knew that Zhou Ming probably didn't read emails, didn't pay attention to the news, and didn't even go online, so naturally he didn't know the news.

And Li Mingzhi's visit to Zhou Ming this time also made him more convinced that Zhou Ming always felt that there was too little money for certain awards in the past, and this must be his excuse.

As for why Li Mingzhi thinks so, it is because the Science Breakthrough Award awarded this time can be said to be the "biggest award" in the scientific world, and its prize money is more than that of the prize that Zhou Ming plans to set up.

The Breakthrough Prizes include Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences, Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Breakthrough Prizes in Mathematics, New Horizons in Physics, New Horizons in Mathematics, and Youth Challenges.

However, although it has a huge bonus and is known as the "Oscar of Science", because it was established by the billionaire Yuri and his wife of Eros, and was co-founded by Google co-founder Sergey and Washbasin Well-known industrialists such as Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Penguin co-founder Ma Huateng, Yuri Milner and his wife, and gene technology company 24andMe co-founder Annie.

The commercial flavor of the Breakthrough Prize is too strong, and some people in the scientific community think that it cannot be regarded as a purely scientific award.

This is why when Zhou Ming proposed to establish an award, Li Mingzhi subconsciously believed that this would be the science award with the highest prize money. After all, Zhou Ming is a master in the fields of mathematics and biology. The awards established by those businessmen are different.

But no matter what, 300 million US dollars is not a small amount for most people, after all, there are tens of millions of soft sister coins.

But when Li Mingzhi approached Zhou Ming and told Zhou Ming that he had won the award, Zhou Ming also refused.

This is not because Zhou Ming really regards money as dung, but because Li Mingzhi mentioned that this year's annual Breakthrough Award ceremony will be held on the night of December 12th at the American Aeronautics and Space Administration's Aim Center in Mountain View, California, USA. It is held at the Adams Research Center, so naturally Zhou Ming will not go.

The American space agency has always been very coveted for some achievements in the field of space synthetic biology that his scientific research team has researched this year.

If Zhou Ming goes there this week and they use any reason to hold him there, wouldn't he have to regret it to death?
Zhou Ming still keeps in mind the experience in the life simulator. He is now a man with a net worth of over 300 million, and he will not put himself in danger just for this mere [-] million US dollars.

Besides, although the prize money of this Breakthrough Prize is very high, it was only established in 2012 after all.

Moreover, some people in the scientific community think that it is too commercial, and it is not just for no reason. In addition, it is also called the "Oscar of the scientific world" for a reason.

Because it also has all the glitz of the Oscars, with a red carpet, and many celebrities in the entertainment industry will be invited to perform at the opening ceremony.

Because of the red carpet and the people in the entertainment industry, the awards ceremony that leads to scientific breakthroughs will attract many people's attention, but it also causes many people to pay attention to the scientific breakthrough awards. of stars.

Can you imagine that in the grand hall of the Huaguo Natural Science Awards, before the opening ceremony, a group of entertainment stars went up to sing and dance?
As for Zhou Ming's inability to be present, the Science Breakthrough Awards were very straightforward. Since you couldn't come to the scene to receive the award, the award would not be awarded to you, so they gave Zhou Ming's spot to someone else.

At that time, the list of winners for scientific breakthroughs was announced, but Zhou Ming's name was changed soon afterwards, which also aroused heated discussions.

As for the reason for changing Zhou Ming's name, the Science Breakthrough Award was also announced, but in the announcement, there was a hint of responsibility for Zhou Ming playing big names, which also led to some speculation on the Internet about whether Zhou Ming was gone.

Moreover, at the same time, some interested people noticed that the awards that Zhou Ming rejected were all awards held in foreign countries. Thinking that some domestic awards were not as good as those rejected by Zhou Ming in terms of popularity and bonuses, Zhou Ming still participated.

All of a sudden, due to Zhou Ming's refusal to attend the awards ceremony at the Breakthrough Prize, various discussions about Zhou Ming spread rapidly.

And Zhou Ming, who caused this series of discussions, is indeed completely unaware of it, and he is still tirelessly researching Riemann's conjecture every day.

(End of this chapter)