HA NOI – Mathematician Ngo Bao Chau, winner of Fields Medal, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced in a press release on Tuesday. Professor Chau was named alongside 219 other American and international figures, including historian David W. Blight, actor and director Clint Eastwood, musician Sir Paul McCartney and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Seven other scholars from the University of Chicago, where Chau lectures, have been awarded the title of academy fellow, considered one of the most prestigious honours in the United States. The new fellow class will be inducted at a ceremony on October 6 at the Academy's headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Professor Chau has become well-known as a scholar who made decisive advances in modern mathematics on number theory and representation theory. In 2009, he developed a proof of the fundamental lemma of the Langlands Program, which mathematicians had … [Read more...] about Prof Ngo Bao Chau named American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellow
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Awards honour science and social welfare innovations
Awards honour science and social welfare innovations (23-11-2009) HA NOI — The annual KOVA Awards were presented yesterday to three groups, four individuals and five students, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society in 2009. The awards have been organised by the KOVA Paint Company since 2002. The awards aim to encourage students, individuals and groups, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue advances in the areas of science and technology, and social welfare. Winners received a certificate and a cash prize. In the area of applied sciences, the award went to staff in the science sector of the Van Hai Trading Ltd Company for their research project and production of 1,200 endoscopy facilities for hospitals and medical units nation-wide. A group that developed a system for cleaning out the noses of workers after their shifts at the Van Hai Company won for playing an important role in preventing work-related diseases among employees at iron … [Read more...] about Awards honour science and social welfare innovations
Female professor dedicated to science
Well past retirement age, a Vietnamese female professor has devoted her life to science, particularly to the research and development of premium paint and waterproofing products. The International Kovalevskaya Award, an annual accolade given to brilliant female scientists, was founded in 1985 with an initial donation from American professors Ann and Neal Koblitz. The award has been given away to female scientists from eight countries, Peru, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Cuba, South Africa, Mozambique, and Vietnam. No pain, no gain At 21, Hoe went to classes at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology together with her three children, each separated by one year. The eldest would frolic outside the auditorium while the middle one played beneath her desk and the youngest slept soundly on her lap. When her school was evacuated to the northern province of Lang Son during wartime, she brought her three children and continued her education there while her husband … [Read more...] about Female professor dedicated to science
Developing science and technology market
The science and technology market is a method of commercializing scientific and technological achievements, helping to apply scientific and technological production. The Resolution of the 10th Party Congress emphasized that developing the science and technology market must be based on reforming procedures and policies so that most scientific and technological products (except for basic research and research for building development polices and strategies) will become goods. The Government will create favourable conditions for scientific and technological products to be purchased easily on the market and help development and research organizations operate in the form of a business. When scientific and technological results are commercialized and recorgnised as goods the science and technology market can affirm its position and role. Limits remain During the process of developing the national economy, improving competition, and renovating products and technology is necessary. … [Read more...] about Developing science and technology market
Vietnam’s greatest honour for leaders in science and technology
>> Vietnames Talents Awards honours distinguished agricultural scientist >> Vietnamese Talents Awards 2010 connects science and technology >> Vietnamese Talents Awards open with a bang >> 18 IT finalists selected to compete for Vietnamese Talents Awards 2010 Prof. Dr. Dao Tien Khoa took home the top honour during the Vietnamese Talents Awards 2010 and shared his thoughts and jubilation with DTiNews. "This is an award of the motherland for people who devote their life to scientific research to better develop the nation," said Khoa during an interview with Dantri/DTiNews after he received the first prize of the Vietnam Talents Awards 2010. Prof. Dr. Khoa, from the Institute of Sciences and Nuclear Technology under the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute won the prize in the natural science field. Compared to many other sciences, nuclear physics has not yet been fully developed in Vietnam. This is the second year that the Vietnam Talents Awards honoured … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s greatest honour for leaders in science and technology
Science academy opens new laboratory
In Briefs (21-06-2008) Science academy opens new laboratory HA NOI - A key national materials and electronics components laboratory was opened in Ha Noi earlier this week by the Institute of Materials Science, which is part of the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology. The lab, which cost US$3.5 million, is kitted out with the latest equipment and will conduct research, develop technology and help train qualified scientists. Cadovimex II opens seafood plant DONG THAP - A state-of-the-art seafood processing plant has been opened and put into operation by the Cadovimex II Seafood Import-Export and Processing Joint Stock Company. The plant, located in the Sa Dec Industrial Zone in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Dong Thap, cost VND250 billion (US$15.63 million) and is capable of processing 30,000 tonnes of seafood a year. Tien Giang invests in aqua-culture TIEN GIANG - The southern province of Tien Giang will invest VND35 billion (US$2.1 million) to develop its … [Read more...] about Science academy opens new laboratory
Denmark showcases its best in culture, science in Viet Nam
Denmark showcases its best in culture, science in Viet Nam (12-11-2007) Viet Nam News spoke to Danish Ambassador Peter Lysholt Hansen on the occasion of Denmark’s Best Week in Viet Nam, which kicks off today. Why has the embassy decided to hold "Denmark at its Best" in Viet Nam this year? What is the significance of this event for the people of both countries? From November 12 through 16, the Embassy of Denmark will have the pleasure of inviting the Vietnamese public to experience a week of events highlighting the strongholds of Danish culture and sports as well as our state-of-the-art competencies in the energy and environmental fields. The key words for the week are break dance and badminton, energy and environment, and movies and modern dance. The purpose is to give people in Viet Nam a chance to know more about Denmark and for Danish artists, sportsmen, and experts on energy and environmental science to come to Viet Nam to take part in performances, games, seminars and … [Read more...] about Denmark showcases its best in culture, science in Viet Nam
Science Fair & Art Exhibition Opens in HCMC
The event is designed for students to introduce themselves and to demonstrate their understanding of academic theories and skills in practical experience, said a teacher of the HIBS. The three-day event is attended by more than 100 teachers and students of the HIBS in 17 halls and stands. Many activities relating to academic subjects are presented in colorful stalls. Students at the stall themed "Mathematics" raise many amusing quiz questions to visitors so that bystanders can share new discoveries. Many paradoxes, magic numbers have to be found. Those who got it right can win presents directly in the stall. Physics-lovers would be taken by surprise with hundreds of funny questions which might have confused them for a long time. In addition, there will be other interesting cultural programs performed by students of this high school during the three days. Cultures of Viet Nam, Turkey, China, Japan will be presented in English by learners and teachers. The beauty of Viet … [Read more...] about Science Fair & Art Exhibition Opens in HCMC
7th Int’l Young Innovation Exhibition on Science and Technology opens
The seventh the 7th International Contest and Exhibition for Young Innovators opened in Hanoi on December 16. The event was organised by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Association (VUSTA), the Ministries of Finance, Public Security and Foreign Trade and the Vietnam Innovation Fund of Science and Technology (VIFOTEC). It attracted representatives from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation and delegates from Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China) and Vietnam. More than 400 contestants who are adolescents and young people at the age of 6-19 from 22 countries and territories attended the contest and exhibition. Vietnam is represented by more than 100 students from 25 provinces and cities with 89 projects and products, many of which have been already applied widely and proved their usefulness. They competed in five fields of learning aids, software, children toys and entertainment … [Read more...] about 7th Int’l Young Innovation Exhibition on Science and Technology opens
Vietnam hosts int’l contest for Young Innovators on science and technology
The seventh International contest for Young Innovators on Science and Technology will be held in Hanoi from December 18-22, according to the Vietnam Fund for Technological Creativity (VIFOTEC). This is a creative playing field for teenagers aged 6 to 19 from different territories and nations around the world. The contest aims to tap potential and promote creative thinking in young Vietnamese and international people. It also offers a good opportunity for young Vietnamese people to compete with others around the world. Contestants will compete in developing learning materials, informatics software, and children's toys as well as environmental protection and economic development, energy savings. The winning products should be creative as well as practical. So far, 23 delegations from developed nations have participated in the exhibition with more than 240 entries. Vietnam has registered for the contest with more than 100 solutions. … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts int’l contest for Young Innovators on science and technology