Shanghai is lighting up with brilliance 🌟 as the 2024 World Laureates Forum (WLA Forum) kicks off today at its permanent site! With \"Excellence in Science\" as this year's theme, the city welcomes nearly 300 top-notch scientists from around 20 countries and regions. We're talking 11 Nobel laureates, over 40 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and about 100 outstanding young scientists! 😮
The opening ceremony was nothing short of inspiring. It began with the prestigious WLA Prize award ceremony, followed by captivating keynote speeches. Five world-leading scientists, including three Nobel laureates and esteemed academicians, shared the latest breakthroughs in life sciences, physical sciences, and intelligent sciences. Talk about mind-blowing stuff! 🤯
A huge shoutout to the two 2024 WLA Prize winners: Professor Jon Kleinberg from Cornell University and Professor Jeremy Nathans from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine! 👏 They received accolades for their groundbreaking achievements in computer science, mathematics, life science, and medicine during the ceremony.
These legends hold esteemed positions in the global academic community. Over the years, they've built strong connections with China's scientific community by mentoring outstanding Chinese students and collaborating with research institutions. This marks their first visit to Shanghai! 🎉 During their stay, they'll be engaging in various academic reports and exchange activities. Exciting times ahead!
What's super cool about this year's forum is that it's opening its doors to the public for the first time! 🙌 Professional audiences from universities and research institutions can now register to attend in person. Plus, the forum is inviting the award winners to visit universities, research institutions, and even middle schools, bringing this global scientific extravaganza to more researchers and young scholars.
Science enthusiasts, young scholars, and anyone with a curious mind—this is your chance to dive into a world of innovation and excellence! 🌐 Don't miss out on this incredible event that's bridging cultures and inspiring the next generation of thinkers.
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