1. Who is considered the first Master of Physics in Vietnam?

  • Professor Nguyen Van Huyen
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  • Professor Hoang Xuan Han
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  • Professor Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum
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  • Professor Nguyen Xien
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Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum (1913-1991) was originally from Hue but was born and raised in Kon Tum.

Since childhood, Mr. Nguy Nhu Kon Tum showed his intelligence and passion for learning. In 1932, with the feat of passing all three Baccalaureate exams: Baccalaureate in Native Language, Baccalaureate in Spanish Mathematics, Baccalaureate in Spanish Philosophy, he received a scholarship to study abroad at Sorbonne University (France).

During his three years in France, he obtained a bachelor's degree in science , then a master's degree in physics, becoming the first Vietnamese to have a master's degree in physics. In 1939, he continued his studies for a doctorate.

2. Why did Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum decide to return home while studying for his PhD in France?

  • He wants to reunite with his family in Vietnam.
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  • The war interrupted his studies.
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  • He was advised by his instructor, “Your country needs you more than France.”
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  • Due to being requisitioned to work for the French Ministry of Defense
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In early 1939, the young intellectual Nguy Nhu Kon Tum was guided by the French scientist F. Joliot Curie, son-in-law and assistant of Marie Curie, to do his doctoral thesis in Physics. But after only a year, World War II broke out.

He once shared that at that time, F. Joliot Curie's laboratory was requisitioned by the French Ministry of Defense. Professor F. Joliot Curie advised him that if he wanted to continue staying, he had to meet two conditions: apply for French citizenship and be recruited by the French Ministry of Defense.

"But I think your country needs you more than France," Professor Kon Tum recounted his teacher's advice to his students and colleagues later. He listened and returned home at the end of 1939.

3. After returning home, what was the purpose of Professor Kon Tum founding the organization "Dragon Group"?

  • Nurturing excellent students in Math - Physics
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  • Educate patriotism and encourage speaking Vietnamese
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  • Organize sports activities in school
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  • Fundraising to help poor students
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When he first returned to Vietnam, Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum taught at Chasseloup High School (Saigon) and then Buoi School (Hanoi).

During this time, teaching and learning at school was in French. To give students the opportunity to communicate and practice Vietnamese, he founded the organization “Dragon Group (SET)” consisting of many teams named after famous people and Vietnamese patriots. One of the regulations of the Group was that only Vietnamese could be used in activities.

4. Why did you refuse the invitation to be Minister of Education?

  • He wanted to focus on studying natural sciences.
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  • He believes that the Minister of Education needs to be someone with deep understanding of social sciences and humanities.
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  • He is not of legal age.
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  • He plans to go abroad to study.
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According to the People's Police Newspaper , in 1946, President Ho Chi Minh invited Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum (then Director of the Indochina Campus) to hold the position of Minister of Education. However, the Professor modestly declined, with the reason: "The Minister of Education must be someone with extensive expertise in social sciences and humanities to manage and innovate well. I am a natural scientist, I am afraid it will be difficult to complete the task."

Instead, he nominated Professor Nguyen Van Huyen - who has deep knowledge of culture, history and society - to take on the position of Minister.

After that, President Ho Chi Minh and the Government appointed Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Huyen as Minister of Education, and he held this position for 30 years (1946-1975). For his part, Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum happily accepted the responsibility of Director of Secondary Education, under the Ministry of Education.

5. Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum was the first principal of which school?

  • Hanoi University of Science
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  • Hanoi National University of Education
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  • Hanoi University of Science and Technology
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  • Hanoi University of Science
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In 1956, Hanoi University of Science, the predecessor of Hanoi National University, was established. Professor Kon Tum was appointed as principal by President Ho Chi Minh and held this position until his retirement in 1982, at the age of 70.

To many scientists of his time, Professor Kon Tum was a simple principal with silver hair, ready to participate in all activities such as helping people fight floods, carrying rice, and inspiring students...

6. Professor Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum was the first president of the Vietnam Physics Association?

  • Correct
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  • Wrong
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The Vietnam Physics Society is a voluntary professional social organization, operating in the fields of research, teaching, application and dissemination of knowledge in Physics. The Society was founded on August 15, 1966 in Hanoi by Professor Ta Quang Buu, Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum and Dinh Ngoc Lan.

Professor Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum was President of the Vietnam Physics Association in the first two terms, lasting from 1966 to 1991.

7. When was he awarded the title of People's Teacher?

  • Before he retired in 1982
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  • In 1985, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the August Revolution
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  • In 1990, on the occasion of Vietnam Teachers' Day November 20
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  • In 1991, just before his death
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Before retiring in 1982, Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum was awarded the title of Meritorious Teacher. In 1990, he continued to be awarded the title of People's Teacher by the State, recognizing his great contributions to Vietnamese education.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ai-la-thac-si-vat-ly-dau-tien-cua-viet-nam-tung-duoc-moi-lam-bo-truong-2455026.html