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the Central Committee of the Jiu San (Sep. 3rd) Society and award winner of the
―Chinese Top Ten Outstanding Women‖. She emphasized the importance of moral
quality during scientific research and encouraged young students to cherish their
living condition and be prepared to work hard and keep innovative. She said that
there were still misunderstandings about education for women. To eliminate
disadvantages in their scientific work, the society should emphasize the gender
equality further, and more policies to support women in employment should be
brought into effect.
CAS Academician Cui Xiangqun, also President of CAS Nanjing Institute of
Astronomical Optics, spoke on ―My Career of Scientific Research‖. She introduced
the history and latest development of astronomical telescope, and China‘s
continuous contribution to astronomy. "As long as you take the responsibility to work
earnestly and down-to-earth for serving our country and society, you will make your
own contribution and comprehend the meaning of life at the same time,‖ said Cui.
Academician Fang Xin, Vice Secretary of CAS Party Committee and Member of the
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, concluded the lecture with a
speech "Be Mature and Be Talented‖. She traced the career life of those who
significantly stood out in the scientific field, and spoke highly of positive factors such
as sense of responsibility, a general education, and effective and efficient teamwork.
―Individual abilities, personal choice and social selection also make a difference,‖
she mentioned. According to Fang, self-esteem, independence and confidence were
essential to women‘s success. ―Therefore, the basic elements for standing out are
tolerance, self-discipline, practical experiences and a healthy mind with a clear goal
and less concern about fame or wealth,‖ she summarized.
At last, the three academicians answered questions ranging from how to coordinate
research requirement and personal choices, to how to deal with particular problems
that women might face in their scientific researches and social lives. Their insightful
speech and humorous answers won a big applause from the audience.
Vice Chairperson of the All-China Women‘s Federation Zhen Yan, Director of the
Women‘s Work Committee of CPC's State Organs Work Committee Wang Yuling,
Director of CAS Women‘s Work Committee Sui Hongjian also attended the lecture.
The event was hosted by Prof. Zhang Yan, Vice Chairman of PKU Council.
Source: PKU News (Chinese)
Edited By : Jacques
Translated By : Qin Yixiao
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