Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 436: Funds Arrived
"According to the information from the awards committee, it is most likely you."
Professor Atin then explained: "I don't know the details of this matter. It was only when I met Professor Francis a few days ago that he mentioned it to me, and then I remembered this matter."
Chen Zhou now understood everything.
Professor Francis is the president of MAA, and the Cole Prize in Number Theory is awarded by AMS.
As for why Professor Francis knew the inside story.
That is because there are too many overlapping members between MAA and AMS.
A mathematics association or a mathematics society has too many overlapping things.
The award committee of the Cole Number Theory Prize is basically composed of internal staff.
Therefore, it is not surprising that Professor Francis knows the inside story.
"Is that so..." Chen Zhou responded.
Last time, because Chen Zhou was not sure whether he could really win the award, he thought it was just a rumor , so he did not look into the Cole Number Theory Prize carefully. As a result, he did not even find out the prize money.
Now that he knew he had a high chance of winning the prize, Chen Zhou wondered whether he should check how much the prize money was.
Chen Zhou still remembered that Yao Tongtong seemed to have said that the specific bonus was quite a lot.
Anyway, it has been a long time since I received a bonus, and Chen Zhou is very happy and looking forward to getting a considerable bonus this time.
His little treasury could finally be replenished again.
Thinking of the bonus, Chen Zhou couldn't help but wonder again, why hasn't MIT's full scholarship been issued yet?
Unlike others, who have to pay for their own schooling .
Chen Zhou did not have to pay for his studies because the school was jointly funded by Yanda and MIT. A full scholarship had also been secured long ago.
In addition, if Chen Zhou achieves outstanding academic performance during his studies, he will receive additional scholarships from the school.
This scholarship is a double scholarship from Yanda and MIT.
As Chen Zhou thought about it, his thoughts began to drift away.
Professor Ating was standing by and when he saw the expression on Chen Zhou's face, he couldn't help but feel confused again.
How come this kid is completely different from others?
When others heard the news, they were surprised and happy.
But this kid actually had a weird expression on his face at first.
At this moment, he instead revealed a... mysterious smile?
“Ahem…” Professor Ating coughed twice and said, “Chen Zhou, Cole not only has the Number Theory Award, but also the Algebra Award. Since your ideas are not limited to the study of the Goldbach conjecture, I hope that after you win the Number Theory Award this time, you can win the Algebra Award next time!”
Chen Zhou turned his head instantly and looked at Professor Ating beside him.
But Professor Ating smiled at Chen Zhou, said "I'm optimistic about you", and left.
Only Chen Zhou, who had not yet fully recovered from his shock, was left standing there.
Chen Zhou didn't expect that Professor Ating, who seemed so serious at first glance, would actually say such a thing.
Is this award so easy to get?
Is it possible to win the award so easily?
Besides, if I take them all, what about the others?
Professor Ating, you really don't consider others at all...
However, facing Professor Ating's half-joking words, Chen Zhou's heart also felt a little bit fluttered.
Professor Artin was right in one respect, since his goal is not limited to the field of number theory.
Other fields of mathematics also require hard work to make a difference.
The mathematics award represents more than just the recognition of the mathematics community and the considerable prize money.
This also represents an academic status and academic resources.
At this time, Professor Ating had disappeared from Chen Zhou's sight.
There was still a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
As for his student Chen Zhou, he just found him more and more interesting.
He also wanted to see what level such a talented and thoughtful student could achieve.
Some time ago, when Chen Zhou had not yet come to MIT.
A group of mathematicians of the older generation once talked about something at an academic conference.
It's about the new generation of young mathematicians.
Inevitably, Chen Zhou was mentioned many times.
After all, Chen Zhou's speed in emerging in the field of number theory was really too fast.
No one can ignore such a rising mathematical star.
However, when evaluating the new generation of mathematicians.
But no one could give Chen Zhou an accurate location.
Because unlike many young mathematicians, Chen Zhou is really too young.
There are always endless possibilities for young people.
And judging from Chen Zhou’s latest distribution deconstruction method, this young man also has his own ambitions.
This is also the reason why Professor Atin said those words when we first met.
He hopes that Chen Zhou will continue to delve deeper into the field of number theory.
I also hope to see Chen Zhou’s talents and abilities in other areas.
But the final choice still lies with Chen Zhou himself.
After all, stepping out of your comfort zone is the most difficult choice and the most challenging change.
But now, Professor Artin is sure.
Chen Zhou looked at the time, took out his cell phone and called Yang Yiyi.
After hearing such good news, shouldn’t you celebrate with your loved ones?
Yang Yiyi quickly answered the call.
However, I was very surprised by Chen Zhou's sudden idea of going out for a big meal.
But Chen Zhou didn't explain much, just said he had good news to share with her.
Yang Yiyi didn't ask any more questions. They agreed on a meeting place and hung up the phone.
Chen Zhou hummed a little tune all the way and went to find Yang Yiyi in a happy mood.
A Chinese restaurant outside MIT.
The big dinner celebration that Chen Zhou mentioned naturally would not be held in a high-end Western restaurant.
I ordered a familiar grilled fish and two stir-fried dishes, and that was considered a big meal.
Since Yang Yiyi sat down, she has been staring at Chen Zhou, trying to see something from Chen Zhou's face.
But in the end, she couldn't help but ask, "Happy, what's the matter?"
Chen Zhou smiled mysteriously: "Guess."
Yang Yiyi thought for a moment and said, "Scholarships have been issued?"
"Uh..." Chen Zhou was suddenly embarrassed.
"Isn't it?" Yang Yiyi was a little confused.
The time she saw Chen Zhou's joy that was beyond words was when he received a scholarship or a bonus.
But now, apart from the scholarship, he hasn’t won any other awards for his research results?
Yang Yiyi immediately thought of the news she had seen, and said, "Has the funding for the national 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan' arrived?"
"Huh?" Chen Zhou said softly, "You also know about this?"
Yang Yiyi smiled and said, "It's reported in the news now that you applied for Gecai's research project."
Just as Chen Zhou was about to shake his head, he discovered that he had received a message.
After taking a look, Chen Zhou said with a smile: "Well, now you can say that you are half right. The funds have arrived..."
