如今，许多曾被视为纯理论的数学方向找到了实际应用场景。例如，微分几何被应用于计算机图形 学，数论被应用于密码学。"我看到了数学在人工智能等新兴领域变得日益重要。"孙理察在现场连线中 说。 "生命科学或医学奖"授予康奈尔大学分子生物学与遗传学系名誉教授斯科特·埃默尔和犹他大学生 物化学系特聘教授兼系主任韦斯·桑德奎斯特，以表彰他们在受体膜蛋白转运与降解细胞机制研究中的 突破性发现，该机制与病毒出芽、感染进程及艾滋病药物干预密切相关。该奖项遴选委员会主席兰迪· 谢克曼介绍，两位科学家成功破解了细胞膜蛋白在细胞内被捕获和降解这一长期悬而未决的难题，揭示 了艾滋病病毒如何利用这一过程在感染的细胞中制作获取包膜，并最终转化为具有全球健康影响力的实 际应用，堪称科学造福人类的典范。 记者 黄海华 沈思怡 昨天，2025世界顶尖科学家协会奖在临港揭晓。 "智能科学或数学奖"授予斯坦福大学名誉讲席教授孙理察，以表彰其在几何分析与微分几何领域的 开创性工作。该奖项遴选委员会主席迈克尔·I·乔丹介绍，孙理察解决了看似不可攻克的问题，创造了重 新定义几何分析框架的数学工具，并以其教学洞见与开创性方法激励了几代几何学家。 现场连线中 ...

数学大神正在遭遇"学术寒冬"！ 菲尔兹奖得主陶哲轩自曝，科研经费全被切断，团队已"断粮"几乎无法开展研究。 美政府制裁大棒，如今挥向了加州大学洛杉矶分校（UCLA）。 他们以UCLA研究环境的种族偏见为由，通过NSF、NIH等机构，掐断了这所高校的联邦科研资助。 这一史无前例的举动，不仅冻结了包括陶哲轩在内众多学者的个人研究经费，更是对UCLA应用数学研究所（IPAM）的存续构成致命威胁。 陶哲轩在一长串的推文中，沉重地表示： 我的个人经费被暂停，确实造成了不小的影响。 尤其是，为了能用先前NSF的拨款资助研究生度过这段时期，我已延迟领取夏季工资，如今也悬而未决了。 如今，我几乎没有任何资源，来继续支撑团队的研究。而这还只是被冻结经费里很小的一部分。 最惨的是，IPAM的科研经费也仅能维持数月。 作为NSF资助的六大研究所之一，IPAM以独特的跨学科项目融合创新，曾催生了"压缩感知"等硬核技术，并为年轻数学家提供了施展身手的舞台。 没有了经费，数学大神未来的路该怎么走？ 网友辣评：连陶哲轩的经费都切断了，我们普通人又有什么希望？ 科研"断粮"，数学大神怒了 昨日，陶哲轩连发四弹长贴，对美政府暂停资助的行为深感 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the public perception of mathematician Wei Dongyi, contrasting his achievements in mathematics competitions with the expectations of academic contributions, emphasizing the distinction between being a "problem solver" and a "mathematician" [7][72]. Group 1: Public Perception and Media Influence - Wei Dongyi's rise to fame is attributed to his relatable persona and media portrayal, which has led to a "cult of personality" around him, likening him to a modern-day mathematical hero [3][63]. - The public often conflates competition success with mathematical ability, overlooking the complexities of academic research [14][19]. - The media's sensationalism has contributed to the idolization of Wei, creating a narrative that may distort the understanding of true mathematical contributions [6][67]. Group 2: Distinction Between Competition and Academic Research - Achievements in competitions like the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) showcase problem-solving skills but do not equate to the innovative thinking required in academic research [10][11]. - Historical mathematicians are recognized not just for solving problems but for their foundational contributions to the field, which Wei has yet to achieve [13][15]. - The article argues that the public's focus on competition results can mislead them about the nature of mathematical research, which is often long-term and complex [14][19]. Group 3: Evaluation of Wei Dongyi's Contributions - If a hierarchy of mathematical contributions were established, Wei would likely fall into the seventh or eighth tier, indicating potential but not yet significant achievements [41][43]. - His research primarily focuses on partial differential equations and geometric analysis, with some notable contributions, but lacks groundbreaking discoveries recognized at the international level [80][88]. - The article suggests that while Wei has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities, he has not yet made widely acknowledged theoretical advancements [72][78]. Group 4: Cultural and National Significance - The phenomenon surrounding Wei reflects a broader societal appreciation for mathematics as a cornerstone of modern civilization and national pride [94][96]. - His success in international competitions resonates with a collective sense of national achievement, contributing to a narrative of China's rising status in the mathematical world [70][71]. - The article posits that the public's fascination with Wei is not merely about individual talent but also about a deeper cultural respect for knowledge and intellectual pursuit [96][98].