In today's era, when an academician appeared on a CCTV program, the accidental "slag" of a pair of shoes has become a profound and thought-provoking topic.
When Academician Wang Zhizhen walked on the stage of CCTV's recording program, the shoes on his feet "fell off".
When the host Sa Beining bent down at the scene, picked up a piece of shoes that fell off the soles of his shoes, and said with emotion that tears were about to fall, as a woman, as a female academician scientist, we can see her embarrassment and discomfort that she can hardly hide.
She said that these shoes have been worn for many years, and I haven't paid attention to them, I am a person who often doesn't pay attention, in the close-up of CCTV**, Academician Wang Zhizhen's feet are constantly moving, like a primary school student who has been caught in his shortcomings.
The more uncomfortable I am, the more I pull my feet back, the more I withdraw, the more shoes fall off the shoes on my feet, which is what I have worn for many years, or I haven't worn it for many years, this day is to be recorded on CCTV, and it is as a program called "Let's Talk" that I was invited to give a lecture as a role model in the hearts of Chinese young people, so I wore these shoes.
Who knows that a pair of leather shoes that you don't have time to wear and are reluctant to wear, the best and most expensive leather shoes, will age after a long time, and will make her not come to the stage on public and important occasions, especially thanks to the host for resolving this embarrassment on the spot.
This seems to be not just a vignette, but a touch on our perception of the role of scientists and academicians. As I thought about this matter, I realized the practical significance and importance of the selection of academicians.
As a public figure, Academician Wang Zhizhen embodies the spirit of transcending material interests.
Her austere lifestyle and dedication to scientific research are far from comparable to those in society who chase fame and fortune. And this is exactly the quality that modern society needs for the role of academician.
At the recent ceremony, the president of the Chinese Academy of Engineering emphasized that "the title of academician should not be linked to material interests", which is undoubtedly an important reminder of the mission and moral character of scientists.
However, the selection of academicians in reality is a topic that needs to be pondered. What kind of people should be appointed as academicians?Are they those who have accumulated power and wealth, or are they scholars like Academician Wang Zhizhen?
I firmly believe that the latter is the one who should be more valued and selected. This is not because they lack strength, but because their qualities are more worthy of our respect and emulation.
The research data shows that the simple life and the spirit of dedication to scientific research represented by Academician Wang Zhizhen have great exemplary significance for inspiring future generations to climb the peak of science.
People like Tu Youyou, who are not academicians, have gained widespread respect for their professionalism and dedication, which is also a revelation for the role of academicians.
The mission of academicians should be to devote themselves to academic research and contribute to the cause of science, rather than being driven by material interests.
How to select and train outstanding academicians is a question that we need to think deeply. We can't let the title of academician be tied to power and money.
More academicians should be encouraged to evaluate and select academicians based on real academic ability and moral character, as Academician Wang Zhizhen did.
Therefore, we need to deeply reflect and adjust the selection mechanism of academicians. Only when we look up to scientists like Academician Wang Zhizhen and Tu Youyou can we make the title of academician more noble and become a model for inspiring future generations.
In modern society, the mission of academicians is not only to pursue fame and fortune, but also to serve scientific progress and social development with a selfless scientific research spirit.
We need more people like Academician Wang Zhizhen, whose simple life and dedication to scientific research will become the goal we pursue.
Therefore, for the selection of academicians, we should see more such models, who have won the respect of the society with their professional ability and morality, which is also an encouragement and inspiration for the mission of scientists.
In the new era, let us select and cultivate those scientists with outstanding academic ability and noble character with a broader vision, so that academicians can become models and benchmarks for society, and lead us towards a brighter future.