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Chapter 1289: Chapter 618 Zhao’s Science Prize_2

This is undoubtedly the greatest achievement of the century.

In the field of theoretical physics, where there have been no qualitative breakthroughs for decades, Zhao Yi’s research can be said to have ignited a vigorous and blazing fire for the development of physics. The future of physics research looks broad and promising, and the status of physicists has accordingly been elevated.

Therefore, the international public opinion has also begun to question the fairness of the Nobel selection process. As for the statement by the Nobel Committee that historically, there has been no case of the same person winning two Nobel prizes in the same year, it was simply ignored.

Everyone knows that this was not really the issue; it was just an excuse not to award the prize to Zhao Yi.

When the selection of awards is influenced by factors other than scientific research, as with the Peace Prize, it is no longer fair.

Once the fairness of an awards selection process is compromised, its influence will certainly diminish significantly.

The organizations that had already awarded their prizes to Zhao Yi were very excited and delighted, such as the International Mathematical Union, the Wolf Prize Committee, and so on.

Zhao Yi had already won the Fields Medal and the Wolf Prize, and since he had decided not to accept any other scientific awards, the ones he had already received could all be considered his ’swan songs’.

The Nobel Prize has long suppressed other awards, and the committees of these other awards naturally hope to see a decline in the Nobel’s influence.

The Nobel selection committee was quite distressed; they of course knew about Zhao Yi’s statement and that it would definitely affect the public’s view of the Nobel.

When the fairness of an award is doubted, its influence is bound to take a steep dive.

Many people did not wish to see this happen.

Local institutions stepped forward to announce that they would investigate the Nobel selection committee.

Such investigations generally lead to no results.

This was not a case of direct bribery; it was not a violation of the law. Zhao Yi not winning was a decision made by the internal meeting of the selection committee.

Then, several members of the selection committee were influenced and immediately made public statements announcing their resignation from the Nobel Committee.

After this storm, the influence of the Nobel Prize was certain to decline significantly, but after the heat of public opinion died down, it was also difficult to say what would happen to the Nobel in the future. freёwebnovel.com

However, Zhao Yi’s actions had a significant impact on the Nobel Prize.

Because he himself had created an award.

One week later.

Zhao Yi invited Zhong Shaoyan, Edward Witten, Ben Blanco, and other prominent figures from various fields to join him at a press conference. He provided 200 million yuan as the initial fund to announce the establishment of ’Zhao’s Selection Committee’.

"’Zhao’s Selection Committee’ will be responsible for selecting ’Zhao’s Science Prize,’ to honor those who achieve results in various fields."

"’Zhao’s Science Prize’ will be presented in five categories: mathematics, physics, chemistry, medicine, and technological innovation, with selections taking place annually."

"The winners will receive a reward of five million yuan, along with the ’Zhao’s Science Prize’ medal and certificate. Additionally, recipients of ’Zhao’s Science Prize’ will automatically become honorary academicians of the National Academy of Sciences."

Last was the cooperation with the Science Academy.

There was no downside for the Science Academy, as globally recognizing the scientists with the most significant contributions would ensure their levels of excellence are quite outstanding for the role of an academician of the Science Academy, not to mention that an honorary academician is just a title.

At the press conference, Zhao Yi announced that the work of the selection committee would officially begin in May of the following year. After six months of selection, the winners would be formally announced between the end of November and the beginning of December.

At the same time, the selection committee had already drafted the selection process, which would be published subsequently for oversight by everyone.

With this set of tactics, it was clear to everyone that Zhao Yi hoped to create a top-level science prize in the world, directly challenging the Nobel.

If it had been anyone else, even the world’s top billionaires offering more money to the awardees, it would be impossible to challenge the Nobel since it is supported by countless Nobel laureates.

Zhao Yi was different.

Even if ten Nobel laureates were put together, it would be hard to match Zhao Yi’s contributions. With his prestigious reputation in the scientific community, announcing an award would definitely have an impact.

Firstly, the day after Zhao Yi established the selection committee, many major media outlets around the world covered the story.

The overwhelming coverage immediately gave Zhao’s Science Prize a certain level of fame.

Without discussing what comes later, just the appeal of Zhao Yi personally presenting the award in the first year of selection was already very attractive.

Which award had the prestige for Zhao Yi to present it personally?

If a scholar receives Zhao Yi’s endorsement, their prestige would surge, and being awarded Zhao’s Science Prize by Zhao Yi himself would undoubtedly be an extraordinary achievement.

Once this prize was introduced, it was sure to gain recognition from major academic institutions.

Without a doubt.

The Nobel Prize faced a challenge!

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Zhao Yi’s grand establishment of Zhao’s Science Prize Selection Committee was not solely to vent his frustrations; he also received support from the domestic scientific community because there hadn’t been a world-class prize in the country before. freewebnøvel.com

Every world-class prize has been awarded by foreign selecting organizations.

As a result, many scientific studies gain recognition through foreign awards.

This was somewhat frustrating.

Domestically, academic influence could not previously compare with that of foreign countries; for example, some top-level academic research needed to be published in foreign journals to be truly considered significant.