Scientists: VinFuture prizes honour sci-tech ideas serving humanity
Scientists in discussion at the exchange. — Photo the organiser
Chairman of the VinFuture Prize Council, Sir Richard Henry Friend, University of Cambridge, 二0 一0 Laureate of the Millennium Prize in Physics, said that the prize was globally meaningful because it truly honoured the discoveries of scientists around the world, thus receiving a global response from the very first year.
Sharing his opinions about opportunities for young Vietnamese scientists to connect and be supported to participate in scientific research, Friend affirmed that VinFuture Prize was a global initiative that aspired to create a global network of scientists.
“We will do our best to encourage the smallest-scale collaboration among fellows around the globe. I think that from those beginnings, we will strengthen our positive partnerships in the future. In my opinion, the VinFuture award inspires young scientists,"大众said Friend.
Member of the VinFuture Prize Council Prof. Đặng Văn Chí said he was very proud of the country and the people of Việt Nam and had just returned to the country the first time in 五0 years. He expressed his surprise that in just under a year, nearly 六00 applications were sent by scientists from six continents.
Prof. Chí, a leading cancer scientist, scientific director of the Ludwig Cancer Research Institute (USA), agreed to join the Prize Council was because he realised that the VinFuture Prize would honour scientific work serving humanity.
“Vietnamese people are strongly pioneering to create unique prizes not only for science but to make a difference for millions of people around the world,” said Chí.
"The prize brings hope to millions of people around the world and Việt Nam."
Chí said that he would connect Vietnamese scientists with international scientists in the US, Europe and China in efforts to promote science and technology collaboration between Việt Nam and the world
“I think one of the things that have been created is a future foundation. There is also a foundation that's going to create scholarships and I'm hoping to help to bring experts not only within Việt Nam but from other countries through collaboration to help create a new generation of Vietnamese scientists,” said Chí.
“So I think there are a lot of opportunities for Vietnamese scientists. I think that the Vietnamese people have the will and power to do that. So it will work over the next number of years. I want to make sure the next generation does well."
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