As part of the "2023 Future Science Prize Week" ("Prize Week"), jointly organized by the Future Science Awards Foundation and The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, the "Future Science Prize Laureate Dialogue with the Youth" was held this morning (17 October) at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Laureates of this year's "Life Science Prize", "Physical Science Prize", and "Mathematics and Computer Science Prize" shared their ideas with more than 250 students in Hong Kong. The students were enthusiastic and actively participated in the discussions.
The Future Science Prize is a privately funded science prize jointly established by scientists and entrepreneurs. It is established by the Future Science Awards Foundation Limited, which was incorporated in Hong Kong in 2016. Each prize carries a monetary award of one million US dollars, with three award categories: life science, physical science, and mathematics/computer science. The Prize aims to recognize scientific breakthroughs that are original, innovative, and have long-term significance. Regardless of the researcher's nationality, the nominated work should be completed mainly in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
Through awarding those who have made great contributions to society, the Future Science Prize expects to enlighten the spirit of science, to arouse enthusiasm for science, to influence social trends, and to attract more young people to pursue science as their own career.
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