Chapter 304: Acceptance
"It's an honor to be recognized by Columbia, but I still want to ask first, what are the requirements to be a visiting professor at Columbia?" Jun Xin said softly.
"We, visiting professors at Columbia University, do not have uniform requirements. Normally, however, we select the world's top scholars in every academic field to serve as visiting professors at Columbia. For this point, we believe that your achievement in mathematics has fully met this requirement. "Because visiting professors must reach the world's top level in a certain academic field, and such scholars are often the top people in various universities or research institutes, objectively we believe that their time is limited, so the requirements are relatively low." ”
"After becoming a visiting professor, the only requirement is to come to Columbia University at least once a year for academic exchange. Of course, this is for scholars in the country. For international scholars, we ask that you make sure to visit Columbia University for academic exchanges when you are making your latest research results. ”
"In other words, when I come to the United States in the future, I will have to come to Columbia University for an academic exchange?" Junxin asked.
"Theoretically, yes, but the visiting professor is not strictly binding. It's just an invitation post of a glorious nature. You don't have to follow the requirements strictly. Still, I hope you will take on this role. ”
"As long as you hold this position, you can become a member of the Columbia Alumni Association and enjoy the support of the Columbia Alumni Association. In addition, we will award you a doctorate in philosophy from Columbia University. ”
"I have a question!" After pondering for a while, Junxin was already inclined to accept the invitation, but he still asked, "Why did you invite me?" ”
Professor Stehl smiled and said, "Because we are more optimistic about your future!" After a pause, Professor Stehl continued, "I have been engaged in scientific research and teaching for nearly forty years or so, but as far as I know, there has never been a person like you who has achieved the best academic standards in the world at the age of twenty. So your future, we can't imagine. Columbia University may be one of the world's top universities, but we are founded on academics, and the knowledge you bring to the table in the years to come will be our greatest asset. ”
"I see what you mean!" Junxin nodded and said, "Thank you for the importance of Columbia University, I can agree to be a visiting professor at Columbia University, but I have one request. ”
"Speak!"
"As you know, my most real identity is still a sophomore at Mizuki University in China, and it is no surprise that I will teach at Mizuki University when I return to China. However, there are still many deficiencies in China's current education, so in the future, I hope that in the future, as a teacher at Mizuki University, I can recommend some outstanding students to come to Columbia University as exchange students or graduate students, and I hope that Columbia University will be generous in accepting them at that time. ”
"It's not a problem, and I can say yes to it right now. I don't think the guys on the school board would object. After all, we at Columbia University have had a large number of outstanding Chinese students in the past. ”
"Okay, then on behalf of Mizuki University, I would like to thank Columbia University for its generosity. As for the number of guaranteed places for graduate students and the number of exchange students, I will report to the leadership of Mizuki University after returning to China, and our university will send a special person to negotiate the relevant matters at that time. ”
"No problem!" Professor Stehr stood up and smiled and stretched out his hand to Junxin and said, "Welcome to Columbia University, I believe this will be a great start for you and our Columbia University." ”
"I am grateful for the trust of Columbia University, and I will fulfill my responsibilities as a visiting professor at Columbia University." Junxin also stood up and reached out to take Professor Stehl's hand.
"We're going to have a welcome and degree ceremony in three days, and we know that Princeton's graduation ceremony will be in a week's time, so please be sure to spend a few days at Columbia."
"Columbia University is a beautiful school, and I can't forget to come back to the scenery." Junxin smiled and agreed.
As president of the professors' council at Columbia, Professor Stehl had a lot to do, so he left after a few quick pleasantries.
"Congratulations, I think President William must be regretting why he didn't use the title of visiting professor to keep you." When communicating with Professor Stehr, Wu Dayou and several others did not speak, leaving Junxin alone to communicate with Professor Stehr. But after Professor Stehl left, Cui Qi was the first to say with a smile.
"Haha!" Junxin laughed, "Actually, Principal William has always wanted me to stay at the school to teach, but I have never agreed. The reason why he has not been asked to be a visiting professor is probably because there is still a trace of fantasy in his heart! "For Principal William's thoughts, Junxin naturally understands it very well.
But having said that, in just one year at Princeton University, Junxin's achievements alone have gathered most of the top mathematicians in the United States for three full gatherings, and it is precisely these three mathematical gatherings that have completely established the mathematics department of Princeton University to become the first place in the United States. It has also made Princeton University a major center of mathematics in the world. In terms of status, it has begun to surpass the mathematics department of Harvard University. When Professor Yau Chengtong communicated with Junxin, he laughed and said that Junxin helped Princeton University surpass Harvard.
"That's fine, a professor who is less than twenty years old, I'm afraid this has also made the history of Columbia University." Gao Kun, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
"I'm not interested in making records or history, but I'm glad that Mizuki University will have more graduate students and exchange students from Columbia University in the future." Junxin said with a smile.
"Ha, I think Mizuki University is going to laugh from ear to ear, with students like you, I'm afraid that China will be the bull's ear of Mizuki University in the future."
"China is now carrying out reform and opening up in order to develop its economy. The next 30 years will be a period of take-off and leap in China's economic development. At the same time, it will also be a critical period for China's scientific and technological development, and it will be my greatest expectation to be able to participate in this feast of scientific and technological development through Mizuki University. As for what level to take at Mizuki University, haha, how can I reach it alone? ”