教育公益长期主义者杨元庆

Core Points - The "Computer 85 Fund and Yang Yuanqing Education Fund" at Shanghai Jiao Tong University celebrates its 10th anniversary, highlighting its role in supporting talent cultivation and research innovation through a crowdfunding model [1][3][4]. Fund Overview - Established in May 2015 during the university's 120th anniversary, the fund was initiated by Yang Yuanqing and alumni from the 1985 Computer Science class, with an initial personal donation of 10 million RMB from Yang Yuanqing [3]. - The fund comprises annual donations from the 1985 alumni and social contributions, supporting scholarships for outstanding students and awards for exceptional young teachers [3][4]. - Over the past decade, the fund has awarded scholarships to 136 students and supported 11 young teachers, with a total disbursement of 6.304 million RMB by September 2025 [3]. Impact on Faculty and Research - The fund has contributed to the professional growth of young teachers, many of whom have become leaders in national research projects, exemplified by Wu Fan, who progressed from a young teacher to the Executive Vice Dean of the Computer Science School [4]. - The awards encourage recipients to embody the academic spirit of predecessors and to pursue original innovations that address national needs [5][7]. Yang Yuanqing's Contributions - Yang Yuanqing emphasizes the importance of broadening horizons in education, particularly in interdisciplinary fields like artificial intelligence, to foster innovation [7]. - His commitment to education is reflected in his substantial donations, including a 100 million RMB contribution for a high-performance computing center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which has supported numerous significant research projects [8][9]. Recognition and Ongoing Support - Yang Yuanqing has been recognized as one of the most committed major donors in Chinese higher education, ranking 6th on the "Qingyun Zhuangzhi List" in 2023 for his ongoing contributions to various educational institutions [11].