Top national awards for remarkable scientists
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January 19, 2013, Saturday
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EXPLOSION mechanics expert Zheng Zhemin and radar engineer Wang Xiaomo won China's top science awards yesterday.
They were honored for their remarkable contributions in scientific and technological innovation, according to a government statement.
Their awards were presented by President Hu Jintao at a ceremony in Beijing.
Zheng, 88, a member of both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has devoted himself to research in the areas of elastic mechanics, explosive processing and underground nuclear detonations.
Wang, 74, a CAE member, has been engaged in radar-related research and design for the past 30 years. He is regarded as the "father" of aerial warning and control systems in China.
"As a scientist, I'm honored to have grown up in, and contributed to, this era," Wang said in a speech delivered on behalf of all awarded scientists.
"Facts show that only through innovation can science and technology make progress, the economy develop, people's living standards improve and the country prosper."
Zheng and Wang were each awarded 5 million yuan (US$803,794).
At the ceremony, Party chief Xi Jinping said China needs to realize a growth pattern driven by innovation. He encouraged Chinese scientists and researchers to follow the example set by the award winners and contribute their wisdom to the country and its people.
Premier Wen Jiabao called for a closer integration of research entities and enterprises, as well as promising to support enterprises wishing to establish research and development centers. He said China needed breakthroughs in the development and marketing of high-tech products.
The government will devote more resources toward science and technology, he said.
Chemist Richard N. Zare from the United States and another four foreign experts from the US, Canada, Denmark and Japan received the International Cooperation Award in Science and Technology.
Chinese moon orbiter Chang'e-2, as well as another two projects, were honored with the State Special Award for Scientific and Technological Progress. Another 41 projects received second-level prizes in the State Natural Sciences Award competition. No first-level prizes were awarded, the ninth time in the past 13 years that they were not awarded.
Three projects earned first-level prizes in the State Technology Invention Award competition, while 74 others received second-level prizes.
They were honored for their remarkable contributions in scientific and technological innovation, according to a government statement.
Their awards were presented by President Hu Jintao at a ceremony in Beijing.
Zheng, 88, a member of both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has devoted himself to research in the areas of elastic mechanics, explosive processing and underground nuclear detonations.
Wang, 74, a CAE member, has been engaged in radar-related research and design for the past 30 years. He is regarded as the "father" of aerial warning and control systems in China.
"As a scientist, I'm honored to have grown up in, and contributed to, this era," Wang said in a speech delivered on behalf of all awarded scientists.
"Facts show that only through innovation can science and technology make progress, the economy develop, people's living standards improve and the country prosper."
Zheng and Wang were each awarded 5 million yuan (US$803,794).
At the ceremony, Party chief Xi Jinping said China needs to realize a growth pattern driven by innovation. He encouraged Chinese scientists and researchers to follow the example set by the award winners and contribute their wisdom to the country and its people.
Premier Wen Jiabao called for a closer integration of research entities and enterprises, as well as promising to support enterprises wishing to establish research and development centers. He said China needed breakthroughs in the development and marketing of high-tech products.
The government will devote more resources toward science and technology, he said.
Chemist Richard N. Zare from the United States and another four foreign experts from the US, Canada, Denmark and Japan received the International Cooperation Award in Science and Technology.
Chinese moon orbiter Chang'e-2, as well as another two projects, were honored with the State Special Award for Scientific and Technological Progress. Another 41 projects received second-level prizes in the State Natural Sciences Award competition. No first-level prizes were awarded, the ninth time in the past 13 years that they were not awarded.
Three projects earned first-level prizes in the State Technology Invention Award competition, while 74 others received second-level prizes.
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