On June 7th, 2023, the School of Physical Science and Technology held the 2022 "Chinese Academy of Sciences National Astronomical Observatory Scholarship" award ceremony. Attending the ceremony were Zhang Hongqi, former chief scientist of the Huairou Solar Observing Base of the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Yang Shangbin, Vice Secretary Wei Zhenxing of the School of Physical Science and Technology, Counselor Guo Chang, some teachers from the Particle Astrophysics Team, and award-winning students. Associate Professor Zhu Fengrong hosted the award ceremony.
Vice Secretary Wei Zhenxing expressed sincere thanks to the National Astronomical Observatory for its strong support to the school. The establishment of this scholarship will inspire more students to focus on scientific research, be brave in innovation, and climb higher peaks. He introduced the overall situation of the school in detail and hoped to strengthen cooperation with the National Astronomical Observatory in all aspects, work hand in hand, and jointly write a new chapter of cooperation.
Professor Liu Yu introduced the establishment of the scholarship and encouraged students to cherish the honor, work harder, and move forward with determination. He hoped that with firm ideals and beliefs and enthusiastic dedication, students can contribute to the country and the alma mater. It is reported that the "Chinese Academy of Sciences National Astronomical Observatory Scholarship" is a scholarship program for outstanding undergraduate students established by the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for relevant domestic universities. It aims to encourage outstanding undergraduate students who are diligent in learning, brave in innovation, and committed to the astronomical cause to make contributions to the development of astronomy. Tang Xiaofan, a 2019 student majoring in Applied Physics, and Yu Zhenghang, a 2020 student, were awarded this honor.
After the award ceremony, Professor Zhang Hongqi of the National Astronomical Observatory gave a wonderful academic lecture on solar physics, explaining to the students the current research status and importance of solar and solar storms, the various problems in measuring the solar magnetic field, and the current major development opportunities in China. He encouraged students to stand on the present, climb higher peaks, explore the mysteries of astronomy, solve unsolved mysteries, and make new contributions to the development of astronomy in China. After the lecture, he also exchanged and discussed with teachers and students on academic planning, research, and other topics.
