Sunlight poured in through the windowsill.

Tea smoke curls and the atmosphere is harmonious.

Facing Jiang Zhuang's inquiring gaze, Fang Nian replied with a smile: "Don't dare to ask for advice, don't set up a frontier." ”

Hearing this, Jiang Zhuang said kindly: "I heard that Dangkang has a founder surnamed Fang, who has been mentioned by Dangkang's senior management many times, and I don't know what the relationship with Fang always is. ”

Seeing this, Fang Nian said modestly: "Principal Jiang has clearly observed that he has done some insignificant work in the establishment of Dangkang. ”

Jiang Zhuang sighed: "I see, Mr. Fang is really young and promising, established Dangkang, a giant enterprise with assets of more than 10 billion, and now has established such an interesting company as Frontier......"

Speaking of this, Jiang Zhuang paused slightly, and his face became kind: "Intuitively, it seems that Mr. Fang is not very old. ”

Although Fang Nian specially changed into a shirt and trousers, at least 85% of them were formal.

But the youthfulness of the body is still expressed outward through every pore.

Fang Nian's face was confused: "Don't dare to hide it from President Jiang, I am still studying at the undergraduate level." ”

"Undergraduate?!" Jiang Zhuang was stunned.

After a while, Jiang Zhuang exclaimed: "It's really young and promising." ”

"I don't know which university Mr. Fang attended?"

"Fudan. ”

“......”

Through the exchange, Jiang Zhuang learned more about the identities of Fang Nian and Guan Qiuhe, which can be regarded as a formal preliminary acquaintance.

The reason why Fang Nian specially asked Guan Qiuhe to show his face on the news on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival.

The reason why Guan Qiuhe was invited over.

It's all because of his tender face and the youthfulness that emanates from every cell in his body.

Because under normal circumstances, it takes a little effort to convince strangers who have authority in some areas.

For example, it is proved through official channels and so on.

Fang Nian, who has always prepared in advance, did not miss this point.

Guan Qiuhe's appearance made all these twists and turns simple.

In the process of this exchange, Fang Nian also met Jiang Zhuang, the vice principal of a well-known university, and his natural elegant temperament.

Speak softly, without the slightest edge.

It smells like a 21st century intellectual.

............

Jiang Zhuang was naturally clear about the intention of Fang Nian and his party, but he did not go directly to the topic, but chatted with great interest about the frontier club.

Jiang Zhuang put down the teacup and looked at Fang Nian with a smile: "I don't know why Fang always built the club." ”

"According to some information I know, shortly after the opening of the Shanghai Expo in early May, the frontier community was in the newspaper;

A reporter found that there was a group of college student volunteers with badges marked with cutting-edge clubs in the entire Expo Park;

Secondly, Lu Weiyu has recently developed cutting-edge clubs among major universities in Chang'an, and I think the actual coverage of frontier clubs should be quite small, right?"

Hearing this, Fang Nian replied frankly: "At present, there are a total of 22 formal university clubs.

There are a larger number of universities that are being implemented, and the plan is to cover about fifty or sixty universities.

We hope that the frontier community can blossom in every key university in China. ”

After listening to Fang Nian's explanation, Jiang Zhuang smiled and asked, "Mr. Fang still didn't answer my initial question, for what reason?"

Fang Nian's mind moved, he made a gesture towards Guan Qiuhe, and said with a smile: "This question should be answered by Mr. Guan." ”

"Oh?" Jiang Zhuang understood.

Guan Qiuhe didn't hesitate and smiled lightly: "There are many aspects.

For example, reserve talents for cutting-edge companies and provide college students with a variety of social practice experiences;

Let some college students have the opportunity to realize their dreams, and let some college students stick to their ideals. ”

After listening, Jiang Zhuang pondered for a moment, his face was kind and kind.

"From what I know, the frontier club is absorbing members according to the strong science and engineering research-oriented characteristics of our university;

And it really provides some help and opportunities;

This is also the reason why I discussed the name with Lu Weiyu;

I am very supportive of students using their spare time to exercise themselves reasonably, and the form of cutting-edge clubs is very good. ”

As he spoke, Jiang Zhuang looked at Guan Qiuhe and said, "For Mr. Guan, what kind of nature does the current frontier community of Xi'an Jiaotong University belong to that you define." ”

Guan Qiuhe groaned for a moment and said with a smile: "Actually, the frontier society of Xi'an Jiaotong University is the most ideal exploration in the direction of development. ”

Jiang Zhuang picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

Then he smiled and said, "The general university club will stop at the undergraduate level;

But the members of our school's cutting-edge club are already students at the master's and doctoral levels, so I'm curious why they joined?"

Hearing this, Guan Qiuhe made a gesture: "This question should be answered by Ms. Lu." ”

Lu Weiyu took over the conversation and explained 1510.

"President Jiang, the cutting-edge club of our university is mainly trying its best to explore innovative and technological research, and it has been determined from the beginning to recruit students at the master's and doctoral levels to join;

Because students at this stage actually need more reasonable help from the outside world in their research.

With the help of the power of the cutting-edge company behind it, the frontier club provides a suitable platform for everyone, so the seniors in the master's and doctoral stages are also willing to join the club. ”

“......”

Progress has been much slower than expected this year.

Half of the morning was spent on Jiang Zhuang's curiosity about the frontier and the frontier community.

Taking the opportunity of Fang Nian and others to visit, Jiang Zhuang was eager to know how the frontier community of Xi'an Jiaotong University developed?

How can we cover all stages of students at Xi'an Jiaotong University from undergraduate to doctoral level?

Why is Frontier investing in the construction of university societies at any cost?

What kind of schemes?

How did such a club, which does not sing and dance, and does not engage in practical gimmicks, evolve into a purely academic discussion organization?

How do you put your ideas into action?

In addition to these basic information;

Jiang Zhuang was also curious about many things.

Why is it that the club with the name Frontier will recruit students from physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, and basic medicine?

More importantly, Jiang Zhuang has learned that the frontier company has not interfered with the development of the community.

For example, there are no experimental tasks for club members to squeeze the labor of students in school.

It's almost fair to say that Frontier companies have done only one thing.

Spend money to support independent innovation research of community members.

Although the investment is not a large amount, there is no return on it.

Jiang Zhuang is curious about the root of these problems, because Xi'an Jiaotong University wants to develop a cutting-edge named academy of sciences under some factors.

The school handed it over to him.

However, the development of Lu Weiyu's cutting-edge community established in Xi'an Jiaotong University is in full swing and has a huge momentum.

Jiang Zhuang accidentally understood.

I found that this club did a lot of things that the Academy of Sciences would do in the future.

And according to the plan, more than half of the natural student team of this academy of sciences has been pulled away by the frontier club......

After perceiving Jiang Zhuang's strong interest in the frontier society, Fang Nian quietly picked himself out.

Leave all the problems to Guan Qiuhe, Lu Weiyu, and Wen Ye to deal with.

He himself acts as a spectator.

First of all, Fang Nian tried to think from Jiang Zhuang's point of view.

It was easy to understand why Jiang Zhuang was so curious about the details.

According to the information known by Fang Nian, the institution that Xi'an Jiaotong University wants to build is a completely upgraded version of the frontier society.

Secondly, Fang Nian stood from a completely objective perspective of the sidestanders.

Realized a less than ideal problem.

From Jiang Zhuang's words, Fang Nian suddenly felt the low administrative efficiency of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

This is a very undesirable information point for the frontier, especially for Fang Nian, where time is precious.

And as time went on, the feeling became clearer and clearer.

............

After refilling himself three times of tea, Jiang Zhuang finally got down to business unhurriedly.

"In this way, my curiosity about cutting-edge clubs and cutting-edge companies comes from a plan of our university and relevant leading units;

Our university plans to invite some well-known scholars and professors to form a new institution, which is probably in the form of an 'academic special zone'.

According to the planning document, it will be named the Institute of Frontier Science and Technology, referred to as the 'Frontier Institute'. ”①

Jiang Zhuang told the story.

"In terms of planning, this researcher will set up a series of research centers, recruit teachers, recruit students, and formulate student training programs, and I will lead the initial preparatory work;

At this time, the cutting-edge clubs of our school have become very famous and well-known.

Initially, my idea was to hope that the frontier club could be renamed, and after knowing that there was a frontier company behind the frontier club, there was the arrival of Mr. Fang and Mr. Guan. ”

Jiang Zhuang finally introduced the cause of the incident in its original form.

Let Fang Nian and his entourage, including Lu Weiyu, finally know what is going on behind it.

After saying this, Jiang Zhuang paused for a moment and said kindly: "From a certain point of view, the Frontier Club has done part of the things that our school wants to build.

So, I'd like to know what a few of you think about it. ”

After Jiang Zhuang's words fell, Fang Nian groaned slightly, took the initiative to take over the conversation, and said earnestly but directly.

"Don't hide it from Jiang Xiaoxiao, as early as after Ms. Lu reported to the frontier, I decided to come to communicate with Jiang Xiao in person.

I hope to have the opportunity to participate in the construction of your university's frontier institute;

The development of the frontier community of Xi'an Jiaotong University is very unexpected to us, which is the result we are very much looking forward to, and we hope to push such a type of community one step further. ”

After a pause, Fang Nian said calmly: "Based on the simple information provided by Ms. Lu, we have conducted a careful analysis and research.

The so-called cutting-edge science and technology institute that Xi'an Jiaotong University is planning to build is the development we are most looking forward to;

In addition, we believe that Xi'an Jiaotong University can build a distinctive interdisciplinary research institution in science.

Covers Engineering, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biology and Biochemistry, Mathematics, Computational Science, Neuroscience, and Behavioral Sciences;

It even includes pharmacology and toxicology, earth sciences, molecular biology and genetics, environmental sciences and ecology, and more.

Your university has abundant academic resources in these disciplines, which can be better integrated and utilized, and provide a better platform for teachers and students. ”

After Fang Nian's words fell, Jiang Zhuang was silent for a long time.

This young student, still studying at the undergraduate level, didn't speak much since he entered the office.

This opening speech immediately gave Jiang Zhuang an unimaginable sense of foresight.

Jiang Zhuang knew very well that the plan of the Frontier Institute was still on paper, and he didn't tell Lu Weiyu specifically.

But from Fang Nian's words, Jiang Zhuang is very clear about the importance that the frontier attaches to this matter, and the analysis and research are so in-depth.

The idea is so long-term.

After a long time, Jiang Zhuang slowly spoke: "Since Mr. Fang has said this, I might as well explain it clearly." ”

After clearing his throat, Jiang Zhuang said kindly: "According to the communication between our university and all parties, a Ph.D. who is currently in the United States will be invited to return to China to form the 'Frontier Institute'.

In the medium and long term, it is planned to build 11 and 12 research centers, covering physics, chemistry, chemical engineering and technology, materials science and engineering, biomedical engineering, biology and other first-level disciplines. ”

"More specifically, a multidisciplinary materials research center and a microstructure science center will be established in the field of materials;

In the field of physics, the Center for Materials Physics and the Green Energy Chemistry Laboratory will be established.

Construction of Applied Chemistry Research Center, Materials Chemistry Research Center, and Organic Chemistry Research Center in the field of chemistry;

In the field of biology, the Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, the Nerve and Disease Research Center, and the Mitochondrial Biomedical Center have been established. ”

Speaking of this, Jiang Zhuang glanced at Fang Nian.

"In this sense, our school's plan is far bigger than what you said, for the simple reason that the funds are limited. ”

“......”

Fang Nian's afterglow moved slightly, and he glanced at Guan Qiuhe.

Soon, Guan Qiuhe took over with a slight smile: "I wonder if your school is willing to accept the enterprise-school co-construction model proposed by President Fang in the preparation for the construction of the Frontier Institute?"

"The cooperation between universities and enterprises has always been close, and this model is not special, and Xi'an Jiaotong University is no exception. Jiang Zhuang replied.

It can be very simple, but it just goes around a circle in the clouds and fog.

Fang Nian sighed in his heart and said that it was indeed the case.

He could hear it.

Jiang Zhuang can't be the master of this matter for the time being, but Jiang Zhuang can convey the suggestions and demands of the frontier company on his behalf.

Guan Qiuhe can naturally understand.

So she looked at Fang Nian, and the eyes of the two met for a moment.

Before long, Guan Qiuhe knew in his heart and said with a smile.

"Jiang Xiao, please also convey the sincerity of our frontier, which is willing to invest 100 million yuan to assist Xi'an Jiaotong University in the construction of the frontier institute to cover more basic disciplines.

The development model will roughly refer to the form of the frontier community of Xi'an Jiaotong University. ”

After a pause, Guan Qiuhe added: "Of course, Frontier will have some priority cooperation needs, and I also hope that Frontier Institute will add a registered trademark after the word 'Frontier'." ”

“......”

The original 150 million was temporarily changed to 100 million, leaving some room for relaxation.

Jiang Zhuang personally sent Fang Nian and his party out of the administrative building.

Before parting, Jiang Zhuang said: "I will feedback the opinions of the frontier company to the school as soon as possible, and I will notify you as soon as there are results;

Thank you very much for the favor and attention of Frontier to our school. ”

“......”

(1): Referring to the actual preparation from 2010, Dr. Meng Xiangli, who returned from studying in the United States, officially established in Xi'an Jiaotong University on December 17 of the same year, the first "academic special zone" frontier institute in the country's universities that is in line with international standards and quite influential.

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PS: I'm sorry, the content of this chapter is relatively boring, involving a lot of long-term deployments in the second half of this article, and checking the information has broken the head ~Gan~