VinFuture - A source of inspiration for Vietnamese scientists to achieve breakthroughs.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - The Science and Technology Week and VinFuture 2024 Awards Ceremony have concluded, but the impact of the event and the stories and insights shared by hundreds of outstanding scientists from around the world continue to inspire Vietnamese researchers.

An opportunity to narrow the gap between Vietnamese science and the world.

The VinFuture 2024 Awards ceremony honored outstanding minds worldwide in core fields of global concern today, including computer science, public health and global wellness, materials science, and regenerative medicine.

The VinFuture Awards open up opportunities for international exchange and cooperation, bridging the gap between Vietnamese science and technology and the world (Photo: VinFuture).

In addition, the series of workshops and seminars throughout VinFuture Science and Technology Week attracted more than 1,000 domestic and international scientists and researchers. For Associate Professor Dr. Le Chi Cong of Nha Trang University, this was a rare opportunity.

"Through this series of activities, many excellent professors from around the world have come here to share their experimental research, models, and analytical frameworks related to sustainable development and the application of technology, especially innovation. This knowledge will help Vietnamese scientists apply it in different contexts and fields," Associate Professor Dr. Le Chi Cong commented.

Sharing the same view, Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh Nga, Director of the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change, also highly appreciated the role of international cooperation in science and technology. Throughout the VinFuture 2024 activities, Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh Nga had many opportunities to meet and exchange expertise with many scientists from around the world.

"Interacting and working with leading minds will help us narrow the gap between Vietnamese science and the world. We have had very lively and useful exchanges to keep pace with the world, as well as to quickly come up with solutions for Vietnam," Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh Nga shared.

According to experts, the key value that VinFuture brings to Vietnam is the creation of a deep and extensive network connecting scientists worldwide, thereby opening up opportunities for collaboration to solve national problems as well as global challenges.

"By participating in this global network, we get to know leading scientists in fields such as stroke, and invite them to participate in the advisory board of a national stroke prevention and control program that could be implemented in Vietnam in the future," shared Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Duy Ton, Director of the Stroke Center - Bach Mai Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Duy Ton at the seminar "Innovations in Cardiovascular Healthcare and Stroke Treatment" organized by the VinFuture Foundation (Photo: VinFuture).

A great motivation for female scientists.

According to Vietnamese scientists, VinFuture also creates its own unique mark and value by dedicating a category to honoring female scientists. Of the four awards in VinFuture 2024, two honor female scientists.

Moreover, among the nearly 1,500 nominations from over 80 countries and territories for VinFuture this year, almost 30% of the works belong to female scientists. This shows that the presence and role of women are increasingly valued in all fields, especially science and technology.

Professor Kristi S. Anseth expressed her gratitude for the support of her husband and daughter right on stage at the VinFuture 2024 awards ceremony (Photo: VinFuture).

Professor Kristi S. Anseth, recipient of the VinFuture 2024 Special Prize for Female Scientists, shared that her 17-year-old daughter is also pursuing a career in science and engineering. This makes her very excited and happy for the future generation.

"Currently, there are many problems in the world that need solving, and the presence of female scientists is essential. Therefore, I believe that the VinFuture Award's attention to and emphasis on the role of female scientists is a very wonderful vision , " Professor Anseth expressed.

Meanwhile, Dr. Firdausi Qadri considers herself fortunate to have been introduced to and worked in science. The recipient of the Special Prize for Scientists from Developing Countries believes that scientific research is very time-consuming, and women often hesitate to pursue it once they have families. However, she herself has three children and has still been able to pursue science and achieve considerable success.

"I hope to be a role model to inspire and encourage women to pursue this challenging field," the Bangladeshi scientist shared.

The admirable achievements of leading figures worldwide have also strongly inspired women pursuing careers in science and research in Vietnam. "This is a great source of motivation for female scientists, not only in Vietnam but globally," affirmed Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh Nga.

Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh Nga also shared that, previously, Vietnam only had one award for outstanding female scientists, the Kovalevskaia Award. However, it was only with the establishment of the VinFuture Global Award, which dedicated an entire category to honoring the outstanding contributions and achievements of female scientists worldwide, that the role of women in this field was recognized at a level commensurate with their abilities.

"VinFuture has opened up a great opportunity for female scientists to participate and contribute more, as well as a great opportunity for the development of the science sector with the participation of female scientists," Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh commented.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/khoa-hoc-cong-nghe/vinfuture-nguon-cam-hung-cho-nha-khoa-hoc-viet-but-pha-20241211150809647.htm