Occasionally, there are complaints on the Internet that research resources (mainly hardware, e.g. technology platforms) are being "monopolized" by leaders and academic pundits, making the academic process difficult for those who do not.These complaints do tell us some of the real negative realities in our academic circles, and I have witnessed some similar cases myself.When I was in office for decades, I had little research resources, so I had to go abroad to analyze data and even ask foreign students for help.In 2003, with the support of the college, I spent 211 dollars to buy a rock magnetic analysis instrument (like 200, 000 or so) related to my research direction.I have repeatedly stressed with laboratory management that the equipment should be fully utilized to produce good results.For more than a decade, the instrument has been used by researchers in various units in the school.The instrument's analytical data is also recognized by international peers and published in major international journals.However, a few of our "no way" teachers have to use their own accumulated research funds to buy related equipment, they have to apply for school equipment funds to buy related testing and analysis equipment is very difficult.
The situation between the academic oxen, the executive leadership team and the general professors seems to reflect the present situation of the socialist academic community with Chinese characteristics.I'm afraid it's not that easy to change, because it's complicated when it comes to the personal interests of some people.Moreover, I also think that the positive energy effect of "the cow man has abundant scientific research resources" cannot be completely denied.Imagine if some of the "wutaro" had more public science and technology resources.Furthermore, even if we are faced with the phenomenon of a few incompetent "cowmen" occupying high-quality technology resources, what can we do?We can only complain on the science web, can you "rebel" not to (joke)?You're not supposed to do anything yet.To that end, I would like to address this issue from another perspective.The theme is: young people, be strong yourself is your only active choice, try to start from the calf, let yourself become an academic cowman as soon as possible.When an enlightened leader of a unit says, "This unit has no problem without me, without this (i.e., you) subject leader (a university party secretary once said something similar), will you still lack scientific and technological resources?"
In a related blog post, I commented: "Most of the cattle and academic leaders with more technological resources have also experienced "hard work" and achieved recognized scientific and technological achievements.I wrote in a young man's blog post: "The foundation of the country is tragic again, just this article as a souvenir" comment: "Strengthening yourself is your only choice."The young man has a good attitude and replies: You're right.I have witnessed the growth of many academic bullies. I have had the privilege of collaborating with five young scholars before becoming Jieqing and publishing academic papers together. Some of them are still working together, the oldest of whom is also a teenager younger than me.For example, the experience of two professors (Jie Qing and Changjiang scholars) is persuasive.Because of their lack of background, their mentors were ordinary professors and had no official titles.One of them failed to apply for the National Natural Science Foundation for three consecutive years after graduation and was approved for the fourth year.I am a student (undergraduate) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, because of his personality, only know to concentrate on learning, not socializing. Despite outstanding achievements, the road to apply for national Jieqing is very difficult.This is his last chance. It's a godsend. My blog post: "My students are getting good results" tells his story.These cases show that not all successful bullies are "connected" and "behind the door" to receive these honors and resources.If you think about it from this perspective, your mindset will be different, and the experiences of these cattle will be the positive energy of your academic research process, and today may be your tomorrow.Of course, I think that as most of us ordinary scholars, we do not have to aim for "to be a cow", as long as you work hard, God will not treat you wrong.Because, after all, there are only a few "cowmen" around us, like when I was in office, it is also comfortable to have an ordinary academic career.
On the Internet of Science, I saw a letter from Professor Zhang Qixi of Huazhong Agricultural University to his lab students. The letter is very positive.In addition to giving his students some ideas of universal value, it is more important to "admonish" students with a rigorous scientific attitude to do their own scientific research.I suggest that young people track the growth of academic bullies around you. If you can gain a genuine understanding, it will be a motivation to move forward, not to be cynical and grumpy.In fact, the really pragmatic ox is willing to cooperate with the powerful, humble and low-key people, enthusiastically carry those academic "blue-chip" and "potential" stocks, far from "A Dou" and "a flatterer."I find it difficult to have a "bull junior" in a team that I'm not good at.However, the team of true oxen is not only fruitful, but also has a good academic style and inheritance, and the descendants of oxen appear one after another.For example, our school's stratigraphic paleontology team has been passed on from three generations of leaders to the present day, starting with the first generation led by Mr. Yeung Tsun-yi (93 Academy), Mr. Wang Hong-p'an (Democratic Promotion Association) and Mr. Hao Yi-chun (93 Academy).The biggest characteristic of their team leader is to concentrate on things, sit on the bench, and not talk big.I have introduced the academic style and characteristics of the second and third generation leaders that I understand better in this team in several blog posts.
I have long been deeply influenced by many people at home and abroad.From the bottom of my heart, I admire the scholars who have worked hard to grow into cowmen and use them as their role models.As I can see from some of my blog posts, such as: "Learning makes you a teacher," "a math professor that I respect," "The achievements of the Chinese ox make me think deeply," "The lofty realm of Chinese professors makes me sweat" and "the mathematician Zhang Yitang."My father taught us from an early age: "No matter what dynasty, hardworking people will never lose" became a father's mantra, an important part of our family style (I blog: "Explain my family style", "Father's motto") and inspire us to strive to be strong.This is a little bit of my experience in scientific research over the past few decades, encouraging with young people.