For the chemistry department of Jin Ling University, this semester was a bit different than previous years.
At the first class meeting of the new semester, the tutor, who was usually elusive, appeared in the classroom. Without saying a word, he threw a document into the hands of the study committee member and signaled him to pass it out.
"… Internship document from the Jinling Institute of Computational Materials? Why are they giving this to us freshmen? "
"F * ck me, there's a salary?"
"I need to work ten hours a week. Based on the hourly wage, it's about a thousand a month. That's fine, my living expenses are only eight hundred yuan. "
Before the leaflet was even handed out, the students in the first applied chemistry class began to discuss it.
Han Mengqi was the same. She was confused by the content of the leaflet.
However, for her, it was just strange.
A slightly taller girl sitting next to Han Mengqi poked her arm and asked curiously.
"Mengqi, Mengqi, are you interested?"
There were a total of eight girls in the first applied chemistry class, which added up to two dorms. This girl called Li Fang was not only her roommate, but also her best friend.
"Not interested …"
Han Mengqi shook her head and stuffed the leaflet into her drawer.
First of all, she wasn't interested in an internship that paid a thousand yuan a month. Second of all, she planned on changing majors next semester, so she didn't need this research resume.
Honestly, she still didn't understand. Most of the first-year courses were general. Forget about doing chemistry experiments, it was already good enough to remember how to spell chemical equations. Even if she went to an internship, what use would it be?
"Okay, everyone quiet down, listen to me." The supervisor clapped his hands and signaled everyone to quiet down. He then cleared his throat and said in a routine tone, "In order to cultivate research talents and respond to the national new energy strategy, our department has reached a cooperation agreement with the Jinling Institute of Computational Materials.
"I'm sure you've all read the content of the leaflet, so I won't repeat it. Simply put, you can think of this as an internship for materials research.
"The work that you will be required to do is probably some simple work. The minimum working hours per week is 10 hours, concentrated on the weekends. Students who are interested in research or want to do a master's degree in the future can consider this. There aren't many opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research, so take advantage of this opportunity. "
At this moment, a student raised his hand and asked, "Teacher, is this internship reliable?"
Upon hearing that, the counselor was instantly amused. He looked at the student and said with a smile, "The superintendent is your senior. Do you think he's reliable? Anyway, I think it's much more reliable than those part-time jobs you find outside. "
It was a senior?!
The classroom was filled with whispers as they discussed who this big shot was.
Finally, someone couldn't hold back his curiosity and raised his hand to ask, "Teacher, which senior is so awesome?"
When the supervisor heard this question, he smiled and said, "It's Lu Zhou, computational materials science. Who else could it be other than him?"
The students in the class sucked in a breath of cold air, and an excited expression appeared on their faces.
God Lu!
Even though God Lu had already ascended to Princeton by the time they arrived, the legend he left behind was still being passed down by the seniors who looked up to him.
From Zhou's conjecture to Goldbach's conjecture, from the Cole Number Theory Prize to the Crafoord Prize, he was the youngest professor at Princeton University. He was less than 23 years old, yet he had already achieved what countless people could not achieve in their lifetime.
They didn't expect the director of the Institute of Computational Materials Science to be this big shot.
Could it be that this big shot was no longer satisfied with his achievements in mathematics and had begun to enter the field of chemistry?
Compared to the shocked students, Han Mengqi was completely stunned when she heard this name. She didn't move for a long time.
After explaining everything that needed to be explained, the counselor said, "Interested students, please report your name to the class monitor." Then, he stopped talking and left the time for the students to discuss among themselves.
The classroom once again became lively as the students of Applied Chemistry Class 1 discussed excitedly.
"My senior said that it's better to participate in these opportunities. It can be written on one's resume as a scientific research resume. Also, this research institute seems to be one of the key research units in the country. "
A guy couldn't help but say, "Then the competition will be fierce, right?"
"The most important thing is to participate," a boy patted the guy next to him on the shoulder and gave him a "you know what I mean" look. "The opportunity will definitely belong to the seniors, but you don't have to pay to register."
"You don't have to pay, but it seems that after registering, you have to take two more mathematics classes."
"Why don't you learn? It doesn't count for credits anyway, so it's up to you whether you want to go or not. "
Han Mengqi lowered her head and thought for a long time.
Her thinking was probably different from her classmates.
Even though she had been working hard to catch up with her master's footsteps, even though she had tried her best, she couldn't change anything. Whether it was the Cole Number Theory Prize or the Crafoord Prize, both of them were beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Even though she was a genius in the eyes of her classmates, she was still sitting here.
In fact, after she failed the college entrance examination, she tried to submit her resume to Princeton University. However, she didn't receive a reply from the overseas student admissions officer. She didn't even tell her sister about this.
She knew that it was impossible to catch up with her master's footsteps in mathematics.
However, outside of mathematics, there might still be a trace of possibility …
Han Mengqi couldn't help but clench her fists, and the confusion in her eyes gradually disappeared.
Li Fang saw that her friend had her head down and didn't speak, so she looked at her worriedly.
"Mengqi? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell … "
Han Mengqi had a look of determination in her eyes, and she suddenly raised her head.
"I want to register!"
…
Carbon Nanomaterials Research Institute. Inside an office.
Professor Lee looked at the graduation application in his hand and sighed.
"Out of all of my students, I'm the most optimistic about your ability. It's a pity that you don't continue your PhD. To be honest, I don't want to let you go. "
Qian Zhongming shook his head and said, "Universities aren't the only places where I can do research. Also, I'm very interested in computational materials science. I hope you can help me."
Even though Professor Lee said he didn't want to let Qian Zhongming go, he sighed and signed the application.
"Remember to write a self-assessment and prepare for your graduation thesis defense. You still have to go through the normal procedures."
The benefits at the Jinling Institute of Computational Materials were pretty good. In addition to the internship contract, they also provided full-time contracts. According to the public salary standards, a master's student had a base salary of 8,000 yuan, with bonuses and other benefits. This was slightly higher than most people in the industry.
Even though Lee Yong-eun's original plan was to arrange a research and development position at Zhongshan New Materials after Qian Zhongming graduated, it seemed like that wasn't going to happen.
Professor Li looked at his student and paused. He then said solemnly, "Go ahead, Professor Lu is a very capable person. I believe that you will definitely learn more from him."
Qian Zhongming said sincerely as he put away the document with the stamp.
"Thank you."
Professor Lee nodded and didn't say anything.
At this time, saying anything was superfluous. Everything was understood without words.
Liu Bo, who had been silent all this time, suddenly made a decision and spoke.
"Professor, I also want to apply to graduate."
Professor Lee looked at his other student and smiled.
"Give me the application, I'll sign it for you."
Liu Bo said, "Professor, aren't you going to ask me to stay?"
Professor Lee joked, "You don't want to graduate? Okay then, I'll keep you for another year. "
Liu Bo panicked and said, "No way, Professor, I already got an offer."
Professor Lee smiled and waved his hand.
"Alright, don't talk nonsense with me here."
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