Topic: Inquire about the Needham Question

Speaker: Academician Yang Yuliang

Date: September 28, 2021

Time: 16:30-17:30

Venue: Room W201, West Wing, Administration Building

Language: Chinese

Abstract: Discuss the reasons why modern science had not been developed in Chinese civilization.

Speaker Profile:

Professor Yang Yuliang, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and famous polymer scientist, served as the President for Fudan University, the Director General for Department of Degree and Postgraduate Education of Ministry of Education, the Chief Scientist for two consecutive national “973” projects. Prof. Yang is currently the Director of Science Popularization and Education Committee of Academic Divisions of Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Dean of Institute for Preservation and Conservation of Chinese Ancient Books of Fudan University.