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In Chengdu, Sichuan in the early 60s of the 20th century, there was one"Prodigy"He has had a strong interest in mathematics and physics since he was a child, and is even gifted with excellent memory.
Amazingly, he was admitted to Xi'an Jiaotong University at the age of 15, and successfully obtained a doctorate in engineering science from Harvard University at the age of 25. The rise of this academic star immediately attracted the attention of the world, and the name Gao Huajian gradually entered the public's attention.
However, what is unexpected is that this once-in-a-century "genius" did not choose to serve the motherland after completing his studies, but became an American citizen.
Since then, "ungrateful" and "betraying the homeland" have become Gao Huajian's labels. In the face of the accusations of his compatriots, he has always turned a deaf ear, only repeatedly emphasizing that science knows no borders, and he has his own plans and goals.
Hearing this, people can't help but wonder, is there really something unspeakable about this "prodigy"? Gao Huajian was born in December 1963 in Chengdu, Sichuan, when Sichuan was still an extremely backward place with insufficient educational resources compared with other places.
Growing up in this environment, Gao Huajian has been indoctrinated with useless reading since he was a child. Despite this, his parents did not hesitate to send him to school, which began his "child prodigy" legend.
From the beginning of his enrollment, Xiao Gao has shown a style that is different from ordinary people. Whenever the teacher asked for an endorsement, he was always able to complete it as quickly as possible, and his amazing memory made his classmates envious.
What's even more surprising is that he also has a talent for mathematics, and even seemingly obscure problems can be made simple and clear in his writing.
Gradually, Xiao Gao's parents also noticed his uniqueness and began to buy various extracurricular reading materials and study materials to help him further improve his learning ability.
This combination of talent and acquired cultivation enabled Xiao Gao to be successfully admitted to the city's key middle school. What is even more surprising is that in the next three years, he not only mastered junior high school knowledge, but also taught himself high school knowledge.
It was also in the process that he discovered his love for physics.
In order to realize his dream of entering an excellent university as soon as possible, Gao Huajian decided to take the college entrance examination as a junior high school graduate. In 1978, he was admitted to Xi'an Jiaotong University, majoring in power engineering.
After entering the university, he did not become complacent because of the aura of "youngest", but worked harder. In addition to listening to lectures in the classroom, he goes to the laboratory to do research, and has little free time.
By chance, he learned that Harvard University's engineering science program was among the best in the world, and he decided to study it. However, studying abroad in China at that time was almost impossible to achieve, and even if his ability was strong, it was difficult to complete it without the right timing.
Fortunately, his alma mater gave him two options on the eve of his university graduation: one was to enter a high-paying and stable state-owned enterprise, and the other was to go abroad to continue his studies.
Gao Huajian, born with a passion for academic research, resolutely chose to study abroad, and finally chose Harvard University as his graduate study. Unsurprisingly, his ingenuity soon led to an acceptance letter from Harvard University, where he successfully received a Ph.D. in engineering science in June 1988.
His graduation has caused a strong response in the academic community, and many countries have issued him high-paying invitations. However, in the face of these invitations, he never responded.
Just when everyone thought that he would return to the bosom of his motherland, he suddenly announced an incredible news - he accepted the offer of an assistant professor at Stanford University in the United States and did not plan to return to China for the time being.
As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar, and the most angry of them was Gao Huajian's tutor at Xi'an Jiaotong University. He couldn't believe that his former protégé was so treacherous and had no intention of repaying the motherland.
Qian Xuesen is a giant in science and technology, and in the face of the coercion and temptation of foreign forces on the way back, he was unmoved and resolutely returned to the motherland to devote himself to scientific research. Some people once expected Gao Huajian to serve the country like Qian Xuesen's predecessors, but the reality disappointed him to everyone.
Studying in the United States to teach originally made his compatriots look forward to him, but this "white-eyed wolf" once again embarked on another road of no return. In September 2000, Gao Huajian successfully worked at Stanford University, where he was respected and loved every day as a professor.
Perhaps in gratitude for the superior conditions provided by the United States, he did not hesitate to choose to become an American citizen.
Gao Huajian, a talented man who resolutely went to the United States to teach at the peak of his domestic career, seems to have been labeled as "ungrateful" and "disaster to the country and the people" under the wash of time.
However, this is not the case. Becoming an American citizen is not for personal glory and wealth, but for seeking a greater platform for development. But the neglect of his family, especially the incomprehension and opposition of his parents, made him feel cold.
Although the outside world has had an impact on him, he has always adhered to his beliefs and never given up his love for the motherland. Perhaps, his choice was wrong in the eyes of some, but only he knows that he is seeking a better future.
As a graduate student at Harvard University, he found that there was a wealth of academic knowledge here compared to the situation in China. As he grew older, his curiosity about the natural sciences grew.
So, becoming a university professor became his ideal choice. Stanford University also threw an olive branch to him, and he did not hesitate to seize the opportunity. However, he was not aware of the consequences of this decision.
At that time, he was full of academic research, and his professorship at Stanford University was undoubtedly the most glorious moment of his life. He has free access to the lab and access to many academics.
He is free to choose his research topic and share his research findings to gain a wide range of impact. In the United States, he enjoyed all the superior conditions, which cannot be replicated in the country.
Gao Huajian did not consider returning to his homeland, but if returning meant the end, he would rather bear the blame and stay alone in a foreign country. Although he may soon be able to find a good job at the institute after returning home, the limitations of reality undoubtedly prove that this is not truly patriotic.
After some fierce inner struggle, Gao Huajian finally chose to work in the United States, and has always adhered to the belief that science has no borders and devoted himself to researching his career.
Unfortunately, his tenure at Stanford University was not always smooth sailing, and the restrictions on nationality led him to many detours. In the course of his academic research, the American Institute of Research has repeatedly denied him access to core technologies because he is a foreigner.
It was then that he realized that he needed to add a "protective charm" to his identity. Obviously, U.S. citizenship is the only option. In fact, before this, the tutor of Harvard University had invited Gao Huajian to join the American nationality many times, but at that time he was dedicated to serving the country and did not want to become a Chinese without conscience.
Now it seems that there may not be a better alternative to this method.
For the sake of academic research, Gao Huajian finally chose to succumb to reality and became a "white-eyed wolf" widely spread in the mouth of Chinese. The helplessness and sadness in this are probably something that only he can deeply understand.
However, with the "talisman" of American citizenship, he has become more and more comfortable in his academic career in the United States. As a result, his life began to be like a hanging, and many high-profile research projects and achievements followed.
But he did not rest on his laurels and went to Germany for further studies and later became the director of the Max-Planck Institute for Metallurgical Materials in Stuttgart, Germany.
At the same time, he was also hired as a tenured professor at Brown University in the United States, and was even elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Seeing that his career had reached its peak, he decided to implement a bold plan.
As an educator, he has the right to choose his students, and he makes good use of that right. Since 2000, he has shifted his focus from academic research to talent development, fulfilling the responsibilities of a professor.
In the process of selecting students, Gao Huajian often deliberately selects some Chinese students, but things are not as simple as he expected. At that time, almost everyone in China knew the name of this "great" scientist, and his achievements abroad were in full swing, and the dissatisfaction of people at home was growing day by day.
In particular, those students who received patriotic education year after year scoffed at this kind of behavior. Despite this, Gao Huajian never defended himself, but went all out to pass on his knowledge to these future pillars of the motherland.
Time is the best standard to test everything, and this sentence has been fully verified in Gaohua Fitness. As time went on, Chinese students began to discover that Professor Gao Huajian was not what he was portrayed.
He never skimped on his talents, and every time he gave a class to his compatriots, he would prepare carefully, as if he wanted to impart all his knowledge. In addition, Gao Huajian will also take a certain amount of time to leave himself to Chinese researchers.
Professor Gao Huajian has made every effort to promote the development of China's scientific research, leaving more cooperation opportunities to Chinese institutions, and contributing to the construction of an advanced scientific research system for domestic scholars.
As a result, China has become the only country in the world that can stably synthesize pure nitrogen, and Professor Gao Huajian's contribution cannot be replaced. In addition, he always reminded students to return to China after completing their studies, showing his deep love and sense of responsibility for the country.
Although he suffered some misunderstandings and criticisms, he firmly believed that science knows no borders, but in the face of strength, it is impossible to solve the problem without the ambition to serve the country. His remarks were met with applause, and his lessons are sure to leave a lasting impression on the memories of the students.
Although the students did not disappoint him, the doctoral and postdoctoral fellows chose to return to China to devote themselves to scientific research and contribute to the modernization of the motherland. The most important moment in Gao Huajian's life occurred in August 2006, when he returned to his homeland with more than 20 outstanding students.
Among them, Wang Xiang, a returnee doctor, is the most eye-catching, who quickly completed the docking mission of Tiangong-1 and Shenzhou-8, and made great contributions to China's aerospace industry.
Gao Huajian has played an irreplaceable role as a teacher in these achievements. Looking back on Gao Huajian's life, he has made great contributions to the progress of the motherland in the field of science and technology.
Despite this, he is low-key and humble, never showing off to others, and never arguing even in the face of criticism. It wasn't until 2019, when Xi'an Jiaotong University was included in the restricted list of universities by the United States, that people rediscovered this well-intentioned Chinese professor.
Gao Huajian's international reputation and unparalleled achievements are a testament to his global attention. However, the criterion for judging whether a person is patriotic or not must not be based solely on his nationality.
Gao Huajian has always adhered to his identity as a Chinese, which allows his talent to be displayed in the most suitable place. His path to study is exactly the ideal path that modern young people should pursue.
He himself is a role model for all young scholars and teachers.