Chapter 70 Invitations from Two Famous Overseas Universities [Subscription Request]

Liao Fangyi was a little confused by Xu Yuan's sudden question. It took him two seconds to react. He immediately smiled and explained to Xu Yuan the relevant regulations of the Academy of Mathematical Sciences on publishing SCI papers.

"Of course there are rewards in our department."

"If your paper is accepted by the Academy of Sciences in Zone 1 and you are the first author, you can receive a bonus of 10,000 yuan."

"And the number of citations above thirty increases by five thousand."

"Because your situation is quite special and you have solved the spacing problem, after discussing with Professor Tang, we have decided to award you a bonus of 50,000 yuan."

Xu Yuan had published papers in his previous life, so he was naturally familiar with Qinghua University's system in this regard.

Getting an extra 50,000 is not a small amount.

The main reason is that Qinghua is the most prestigious university in the country, gathering the best educational resources in the country. If the students appear mediocre, that would be a problem.

Therefore, the advantage lies more in the academic status of the program, and the cash rewards are certainly not comparable to those of other universities.

If he was in an ordinary undergraduate or college, he would definitely receive a generous reward for publishing such a paper.

Xu Yuan was thinking about these things when Tang Shihong next to him seemed to see through him and immediately asked back a question.

"Why do you think it's not enough?"

"The greatest value of this paper is its academic achievement, which will be of great benefit to you in the future."

"If you can publish a paper in Nature, I will apply for a prize of up to $500,000 for you."

Hearing Tang Shihong's words, Xu Yuan smiled shyly: "Of course it's not too little."

At this time, Liao Fangyi interrupted Tang Shihong, expressed his support for Xu Yuan and continued speaking.

"You can't say that. I remember Xu Yuan's hometown is in the countryside, so it's understandable that he's short of money."

"Even if you want to do academic research, you have to solve the problem of food and clothing first."

“The material basis is equally important.”

"Director, you're right. I didn't consider this." Tang Shihong nodded in agreement.

Liao Fangyi thought for a moment, and then seemed to have made a decision.

He said to Xu Yuan quite seriously: "With your current level of mathematics, you have a chance to participate in the project."

“Subsidies and project bonuses will then be available.”

Xu Yuan obviously didn't expect that Liao Fangyi had considered so much for him. While he was still in a daze, Tang Shihong's voice came to his ears again.

"Why don't you thank the director?"

“There is no other student in the school who can enter the program as an undergraduate.”

“It gives you a lot of experience.”

Xu Yuan originally wanted to complete his bachelor's degree as soon as possible and then enter project research as a graduate student to truly demonstrate his abilities. Unexpectedly, he realized his wish ahead of schedule because of a mathematics paper.

No matter what kind of project it is or whether it is just empty talk, at least this has been said.

After coming to his senses, he said excitedly: "Thank you, Director Liao."

"Don't thank me too quickly. It depends on luck whether you can encounter a project that suits you." Seeing Xu Yuan so enthusiastic, Liao Fangyi quickly waved his hand to explain.

After all, if we ask him to find a suitable project team now, even if the principal comes, he will be at a loss.

At this point, Xu Yuan should have had basically nothing to do. Even if the paper was published, it would take several days for the physical copy to arrive at the school.

But just when Xu Yuan was about to leave for the cafeteria to eat, he heard Tang Shihong talking about another thing.

"correct."

"In addition to the reply from the Annals of Mathematics editorial board, there are two other emails addressed to you."

Any more emails?

Xu Yuan muttered subconsciously, obviously he was unaware of this.

The thought stopped here and he quickly asked, "Where did these two emails come from?"

"They are from Princeton University and Dartmouth College respectively. Since the contents of the emails have been published on their official websites, they do not involve any personal privacy."

"Princeton invites you to come for a degree, and Dartmouth wants to have an exchange."

Tang Shihong explained slowly with a smile on his face, his eyes always focused on Xu Yuan as he waited for an answer.

Seeing that Xu Yuan didn't react, he added another sentence.

"And I heard from Lao Hu that you have already rejected Princeton University's invitation at the Olympic Games dinner?"

"That's true." Xu Yuan nodded in admission.

To be honest, he was secretly happy to be invited by two well-known overseas universities at the same time. After all, this meant that his strength had been initially recognized internationally.

But he had no intention of going overseas, and he didn't have the time at all.

Xu Yuan's mind worked quickly and he no longer hesitated. He immediately told Tang Shihong and Liao Fangyi his decision.

"I have to prepare for my midterm exam next month, so I don't have time to go overseas for any exchange."

Liao Fangyi was a qualified department head. He gave Xu Yuan full support after hearing what he said. "If overseas institutions want to exchange ideas on the Carmichael number spacing problem, we can provide a venue to welcome them. Xu Yuan doesn't have to rush over."

The development of the domestic mathematics community has always been in an unequal situation. Every time there is an international academic exchange, we take the initiative to lead the team to participate in overseas prestigious universities. Just to get in touch with more new mathematical knowledge, so that we can realize our own rise and lead the Chinese mathematics community.

Now, students from our own university have solved the problem of the intervals between infinite Carmichael numbers.

The host should invite overseas mathematicians to come.

Tang Shihong naturally had no objection to Liao Fangyi's opinion, and he personally respected Xu Yuan's decision.

But he was somewhat confused about the answer just now.

Thinking of this, he asked directly: "I remember that the department allows you to take the sophomore exam directly at the end of the semester?"

After Xu Yuan solved the Carmichael number problem, Tang Shihong knew that Xu Yuan's mathematical level was far beyond his current level.

Although Carmichael numbers are mainly in the field of number theory with a relatively low threshold, it is not difficult to continue to take the freshman exam, so he let Xu Yuan take the sophomore exam directly at the end of the semester.

After all, he also wanted Xu Yuan to get his degree certificate as soon as possible so that he could become his graduate student.

When Xu Yuan heard Tang Shihong mention this, he said awkwardly, "It's the midterm exam for the Department of Engineering Mechanics."

"Professor Xu said he would give me the questions himself."

"You made Professor Xu angry, so I can't say anything for you about what he has confirmed." Tang Shihong asked worriedly.

Although they are both full professors, Xu Chongxing is already a candidate for academician of the Academy of Engineering.

Plus, he was two years older than him, so Tang Shihong didn't think he could convince the other party to change his original plan.

Xu Yuan was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly explained: "How dare I make Professor Xu angry?"

"Professor Xu is the leader of the Fluid Mechanics Research Institute of the Department of Engineering. He has participated in the design of the exterior structure of fighter jets and other aircraft. Even the Shenzhou V manned spacecraft that was successfully launched in the middle of this month has Professor Xu on the list of R&D personnel."

Liao Fangyi was obviously familiar with Xu Chongxing. After taking the initiative to introduce the other party's academic achievements, he also did not forget to give instructions to Xu Yuan.

"Since Professor Xu is going to give you the test himself, you should prepare well for the test during this period."

"Don't do too badly on the test."

"With your talent in mathematics, studying engineering mechanics at the same time may really help you take mechanics to new heights."

"Don't worry, Director. I will do well in the exam." Xu Yuan nodded and promised.

At this time, the matter was finally over. In the end, Tang Shihong just waved his hand and said:

"I will reply to Princeton and Dartmouth for you. You don't need to worry about this matter anymore."

"Let's go eat quickly."

Xu Yuan was naturally very happy about this. He thanked the two again before turning around and leaving.

To be honest, he was a little hungry after being so busy.

……

In November, the latest issue of the Annals of Mathematics was officially released.

Compared with other places, Princeton University is undoubtedly the first institution to obtain the original paper journals.

Since the proof of the intervals between infinite Carmichael numbers has the greatest impact on number theory research in this issue of the journal, the editorial board specially marked it on the cover.

The Department of Mathematics at Princeton University has many mathematics professors, including many number theory researchers.

After getting the journal, the first thing I did was to read the paper.

As an Asian professor at Princeton University, Feng Zuming not only serves as the head coach of the national team in the Olympic Games, but also teaches undergraduate students in the Department of Mathematics.

Especially since it was not long since the last International Mathematical Olympiad ended, he spent most of his time in school.

After class at noon that day, he returned to the office and noticed that the department head, Richter, was still looking at something, so he walked over and took the initiative to say hello.

"Didn't Mr. Richter go to dinner?"

"Oh, it's Professor Feng. I'm studying this paper and now it is my spiritual food." Richter raised his eyes and saw that it was Feng Zuming. He raised the magazine in his hand and said with a humorous smile.

Only then did Feng Zuming see clearly what was in Richter's hand and took over the conversation.

"It's the latest issue of the Annals of Mathematics. I wonder what kind of paper Mr. Richter commented on."

"Regarding Carmichael numbers, this paper thoroughly proves the problem of the intervals between infinite Carmichael numbers, and uses a completely new sieve method to complete the proof."

"You would never have thought that the person who proved him was a freshman in college this year."

Richter was talking to Feng Zuming with great joy, but when he talked about the author of the paper, a look of regret appeared on his face.

"It's a pity that the other party rejected our admission invitation. It's really a pity."

Feng Zuming naturally knew the interval problem of Carmichael numbers, and was quite surprised to hear that the prover was a college student.

However, when he learned that the other party had also rejected Princeton University's invitation, he always felt an uncomfortable sense of familiarity. He had not forgotten what happened at the last Olympiad dinner.

But he didn't think much about it, and almost subconsciously asked Richter about the author of the paper.

"I wonder what country the other party is from. Why would they reject the invitation from Princeton University?"

"I think you should be familiar with Professor Feng. He is from the School of Mathematics of Qinghua University and seems to have participated in the last Tokyo International Mathematical Olympiad that just ended."

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(End of this chapter)