Free Web NovelChapter 514: Chapter 306: Planning to Become a Teacher and Start a Course?
"Particle Boundary Theory is the first physics theory researched and published by domestic scholars."
"This indicates that domestic physics theoretical research is progressing rapidly and is expected to catch up with the world’s advanced level."
"Domestic academic theory has long been considered far behind the world. Major universities and scientific research institutions have insufficient attention to and investment in theoretical research, resulting in slow development."
"However, it cannot be denied that the development of any science begins with theory...."
People’s Daily published a lengthy article explaining the current state of domestic theoretical research and affirming the significant meaning of Particle Boundary Theory.
The fact that domestic attention to academic theoretical research is insufficient is related to the stage of domestic scientific and technological development. However, to catch up with the world level, theoretical research is also very important.
Technology, when broken down to its components, is ’science’ and ’technology’, in English: science and technology.
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Take the national satellite navigation project as an example, the underlying mathematical framework is extremely important; with the theoretical support of the mathematical framework, Computer algorithms can be perfected, thereby greatly improving hardware performance.
At the end of the lengthy People’s Daily article, it also highly praised the "Particle Boundary Theory" and called it a ’pioneering research in theoretical physics’.
With the affirmation of People’s Daily, other media immediately followed up, and the country was suddenly filled with praises.
"Particle Boundary Theory will become a theoretical physics discipline similar to string theory."
"Zhao Yi has created a new physics discipline and made a significant contribution to the development of world physics!"
"The first in domestic physics: Zhao Yi!"
"After discovering the new particle signal, Zhao Yi has once again achieved significant research results in physics!"
"..."
The crazy domestic media coverage was something Zhao Yi had not entirely anticipated. He merely made a ’conjectural’ theory on a whim, but he didn’t anticipate it would have such a vast impact.
The excitement could barely compare to solving the Goldbach Conjecture, but the difference was not far off.
Zhao Yi was puzzled about this and discussed the issue with Zhou Li.
"The significance is greater!" Zhou Li said calmly.
"Really? Could it be compared to Goldbach’s hypothesis?"
Zhao Yi still didn’t understand.
Zhou Li shook his head. "The meaning is different. The proof of Goldbach’s conjecture shows your mathematical ability. Domestic scholars indeed have an affection for the Goldbach conjecture since Chen Jingrun was a well-publicized mathematician of his time."
"But to be frank, Goldbach’s conjecture is just a math problem you’ve solved. That’s all."
"Physical theoretical research is different. Previously no domestic scholar has done it. The definitions, concepts, and theories of physics that we are familiar with are all developed abroad."
"Our level of physics theoretical research in the world, it can be said, is much worse than mathematics!"
This is a fact.
If you think of a few world-renowned Chinese mathematicians, you can simple list Hua Luogeng and Chen Jingrun, but who are the world-famous Chinese theoretical physicists?
Who are they?
Not only are their names hard to recall, but you may also question, "Are there any theoretical physicists in our country?"
This field is a blank canvas.
Zhou Li said, "That is where the significance lies. Your theory is the first. I just saw a report that says you are the first in physical theory research in the country, which is not exaggerated."
"Really..."
Zhao Yi was a little embarrassed. Even if he became the so-called ’first person’, it felt a bit embarrassing to mention it now.
After talking with Zhou Li, Zhao Yi learned about the situation. His research was ’polemicized’.
Polemicized, official propaganda, then the situation naturally changes.
Even if it’s a very ordinary theory, once it has been officially propagated, it becomes a profound and meaningful theory. Furthermore, the boundary theory of particles contains many admirable aspects. Otherwise, it would not have been praised by two Nobel laureates in physics.
This has also affected Zhao Yi’s life.
Within a short span of three days, he had to face five interviews, two of which were public press conferences where journalists could raise their hands to ask questions, and one was an exclusive interview with Central TV.
If it were only journalist interviews, that would be manageable. But when walking in the school, some people would suddenly surround him. Most of them were not students of his university but came to ’observe’ Zhao Yi. There were also many domestic physics scholars who came to discuss the boundary theory with him.
Zhao Yi felt a little overwhelmed.
This is not only affecting his life, but he can’t even concentrate on classes. Twice he was called out of class.
It’s time to go home!
Time for seclusion!
Taking advantage of the weekend, Zhao Yi made a direct decision and let Lin Xiaoqing come together.
...
Two days later.
Yanhua University acted to support Zhao Yi.
Vice-principal Tang Rongxiu publicly stated, "After discussion, we have decided that the School of Sciences will add an elective subject on Particle Boundary Theory."
"This can help students increase their understanding of physical theory!"
Of course.
The most important thing is that the theory was proposed by Professor Zhao Yi of Yanhua University.
The introduction of new theoretical research by the university could also create a feeling of ’open discussion from a hundred schools of thought’. Just like many foreign schools that recognize ’string theory research’ and do not hesitate to hire a few string theory experts at high salaries to teach classes. Most people know that similar research is hard to prove. Most researchers may not make any progress in their whole lives.
What’s the problem?
Universities could always use more theories and research. It allows students to learn more and gives outsiders a sense of "inclusiveness".
Zhao Yi found the news quite interesting: the university was actually about to introduce a new course on Particle Boundary Theory?
Who would teach it?
"Professor Gao Yihua could totally grasp the content, right? But it might be a bit difficult, I’ll have to explain a lot to him..."
"Professor Qu Guosheng also has a high level of expertise!"
"As for others..."
While Zhao Yi was pondering over who could take up the role of lecturer for the Particle Boundary Theory course, a call suddenly came in. The displayed number was from Lu Youhuan, the dean of the School of Sciences.
"Dean Lu?"
"This is quite unusual!"
Zhao Yi was familiar with the School of Sciences, but his acquaintances were professors like Zhou Li and Hu Zhibin. He had only met Dean Lu Youhuan twice before.
He answered the call with perplexity, hearing a voice from the other side, "Professor Zhao, are you at home? I’m right downstairs, can you open the door for me?"
"——?"
Zhao Yi heard the doorbell ring. He had been in his room listening to music and had not noticed it.
Soon enough.
Lu Youhuan was at the door, holding two boxes of unknown gifts.
"You’re too kind!"
Zhao Yi quickly reached out to take the gifts and invited Lu Youhuan into his home, he also brewed a cup of tea in the kitchen.
Lu Youhuan laughed, "I don’t really know what you young people like, so I just picked up a few things while I was shopping."
Zhao Yi handed over the tea.
Lu Youhuan took a sip, and delivered a compliment, "The taste of this tea is very pure. Is it Tieguanyin? Very nice, very nice!"
"A gift from a friend."
Zhao Yi replied indifferently, waiting with a bit of confusion for what was to come.
After taking a sip of the tea, Lu Youhuan finally got to the point: "Professor Zhao, I’ve come to talk about a matter related to the university’s curriculum. Your Particle Boundary Theory is at the forefront of innovation with promising prospects. Therefore..."
He sipped his tea again, continuing, "The university is planning to offer an elective course, ’Particle Boundary Theory’, next semester, to help our students understand an advanced theoretical concept in physics."
"The professors at the School of Sciences, after much consideration, unanimously recommended you as the course’s lecturer."
"Eh? Me?"
"Yes, indeed!"
Lu Youhuan’s eyes were filled with expectation, "We understand that you lack teaching experience but that’s okay. Professor Gao Yihua said he will guide you on how to teach. We will also arrange for an assistant lecturer who will take care of the off-class work."
"This course is very important to the university and to the School of Sciences. Upon polls, we found out that many students, even some postgraduates, are very much looking forward to your class."
Lu Youhuan went on to make a lengthy speech, taking a big sip of his tea.
"But..."
Zhao Yi quickly interjected, about to say, ’I’m just a student, I’m not suitable to be a teacher’, but his words were interrupted before they could be uttered.
Lu Youhuan continued, "No worries, Professor Zhao. In our university, teaching also has its allowances. You will get the highest standard, over four thousand a month, and we shall assist you in applying for national subsidies."
Before, Zhao Yi held a secondary professor title, but since it was achieved through a special channel, he could only get the minimum wage and allowance, about one hundred and fifty thousand a year. Normally, a secondary professor without any extra income from research or lectures, would get at least two hundred and fifty thousand or more. The extra part was the formal professor allowance and other subsidies given by the university for mentoring students and teaching.
If you add the increased income from the university and the official national subsidy, it will total up to about seventy, eighty thousand.
Zhao Yi was very tempted by this offer, but offering a course was equivalent to being a teacher.
He’s still a student!
An undergraduate student offering a new course for undergraduate students...
Does that sound right?
Zhao Yi hastily shook his head, "Dean Lu, I don’t think it’s very suitable. I’m merely a student, and I plan to continue studying..."
"We thought about that!"
Lu Youhuan laughed, "So it’s just an elective, it won’t take up much of your time. Just eight to ten classes for the first course would be enough."
"Don’t worry, all you need to do is teach. Everything else will be arranged, we’ve even set the teaching content for you..." freewёbnoνel.com
"Blah blah blah..."
He continued to talk about the course’s outline, stating how the School of Sciences, students, and even outsiders had high expectations for this course.
Under this barrage of words, Zhao Yi realized he had no way to refuse.
How could he refuse?
The course outline had already been drawn up, there was an assistant to help, several professors had promised to guide him, he would only have to teach less than ten classes in one semester, and he could earn six to seven thousand more wages.
The terms were simply too good!
Zhao Yi gave a helpless wry smile. He took a deep breath and said, "I mean, how could I refuse, huh? I don’t know, Dean Lu. I’ve never really thought about being a teacher before, I need some time to consider, it’s next semester anyway, so there’s no rush, right?"
"Great, take your time."
Lu Youhuan responded with a smile, "This is indeed a big decision for you. Take your time and mull it over, there’s plenty of time."
"Thank you."
