On June 13, the 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition announced the final list. Jiang Ping from Lianshui Secondary Vocational School in Jiangsu Province ranked 12th in the world with a high score of 93 points, which made her quickly become popular on the Internet. Recently, a news that "the former admissions committee of Harvard Kentucky College called Jiang Ping" was hotly discussed by netizens. Is it true?
According to the Qingdao Radio Video, on June 14, He Liang, a former member of the admissions committee of Harvard Kennedy College, sent a video message saying: "I told the Harvard alumni association and the Harvard undergraduate interviewer that (Jiang Ping) only cares about excellence, and we will deal with the cost. Someone has already helped lead the local school, and I hope she won't miss it."
He Liang, a former member of the admissions committee of Harvard Kennedy College, made a video call to Jiang Ping, causing concern
On June 17, the upstream news (email: baoliaosy@163.com ）The reporter saw in He Liang's video platform account "Brother Liang Studying Abroad" that He Liang sent a video to wish Jiang Ping good results
On the afternoon of the 17th, Mr. Zhang, the person in charge of He Liang's operation team, explained to the upstream news reporter: "Mr. He Liang is busy in his daily work, and the team will communicate with the media reporters about this matter." He stressed that "short videos are short after all, so they are easy to be taken out of context and misinterpreted. We send updated videos to clarify things and prevent people from misinterpreting them. We have been actively communicating with Jiang Ping's relatives, and things are also moving forward. As Brother Liang said, 'We will continue to push things forward, but we should also make it clear to everyone.' "
Upstream journalists are going to call Jiang Ping's mother's phone to find out about the situation, but it has been turned off.
As for how Chinese students apply to study at Harvard University, upstream journalists consulted Harvard Shanghai Center, the only official institution of Harvard University in China. A staff member said: "I don't know (He Liang introduced Jiang Ping to apply for Harvard University). However, Chinese students who apply for Harvard University study usually apply directly to the admission department of Harvard University by email. In addition, Harvard University recruits undergraduate students not only based on their academic achievements (mathematics), but also on their personal qualities and other aspects."
Previously, the media reported that He Liang was a double master of Peking University and Harvard University. The Admissions Committee of Harvard Kennedy College invited He Liang to work as a student committee member for a year, to review applicants from all over the world, and to make a decision on admission or rejection. Since his return to China in August 2011, He Liang has been engaged in entrepreneurship in the field of international education.
Feng Shengyong, an upstream journalist
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Jiang Ping and the people around her: merchants send money to repair roads, and parents pay low attention
On June 13, the 2024 Alibaba Global Math Contest ("Alibaba Math Contest" for short) announced the final list. The average age of 801 finalists was 22 years old, mainly from Peking University, Tsinghua University, MIT, Cambridge and other well-known universities. One 17-year-old secondary technical school girl attracted the attention of the whole network. She was Jiang Ping from Lianshui Secondary Vocational School in Jiangsu Province. She scored 93 points in the preliminary round (45 points in the final round), ranking 12 in the world. She is the first technical secondary school student to reach the final since the Ali Math Contest was held. The related term "Jiang Ping" topped the hot search list on the 14th.
Jiang Ping's achievements in Alibaba Math Contest/Network
The previously unknown girl has suddenly been under the spotlight of public opinion these days, and everything related to her has become the focus of attention: her school, family, past experiences and dreams have been followed by the whole network. Although Jiang Ping herself has not yet responded to the online hot spot, news about her is endless: there are merchants who send money to her home, who are willing to help her build a road, a congratulatory poster is displayed on the big screen of the local mall, and Jindian says that she will send a free gold chain. Many colleges and universities praise her and take advantage of Amway's respective math majors, and even the local Culture and Tourism Commission has sent several videos of congratulations, There was even a rumor of "being invited by the Chinese University of Hong Kong for a full scholarship"
The picture shows Jiang Ping. Recently everything related to her has become the focus of attention
Enthusiastic colleges and universities
Mathematics majors of Amway
Jiang Ping, 17, from Wanmin Village, Hongyao Town, Lianshui County, Huai'an City, is a student of Jiangsu Lianshui Secondary Vocational School, majoring in fashion design. Jiang Ping, who liked mathematics since childhood, did not choose high school after graduating from junior high school, but went to a technical secondary school. After the results of Ali Math Contest came out, "why study in technical secondary school" became one of the focuses of attention.
In an interview with CCTV, the party secretary of the university revealed the reasons. He introduced that Jiang Ping scored 621 points in the middle school entrance exam, which reached the admission mark of the local ordinary high school. According to Jiang Ping, one of the reasons why she chose Lianshui Technical Secondary School was that her sister and two close classmates were studying in this school. In addition, Jiang Ping is more interested in the clothing specialty, and thinks that it is more beneficial for her interest and hobby development.
As for the future direction of study, Jiang Ping's teacher said that due to some professional restrictions, Jiang Ping could only study in three universities in Jiangsu Province. She most hoped to apply to Changshu Institute of Technology, and her dream university was Zhejiang University.
The official microblog of Changshu Institute of Technology posted "Welcome to the exam"
On June 14, the official microblog of Changshu Institute of Technology sent a reply: "I am very looking forward to Xiao Jiang's future application for the major of clothing design and engineering of Changshu Institute of Technology." The staff of the publicity department of Zhejiang University told the media that they had learned this news from the Internet, but the relevant procedures related to the exceptional admission and other situations could not be answered temporarily. At the same time, the official micro blog account of Zhejiang University posted a micro blog, saying, "Give Jiang Ping a compliment. Anyone who has a dream is great.".
After the results of Jiang Ping's Ali Math Contest came out, it was reported that "the Chinese University of Hong Kong not only solemnly invited Jiang Ping to study, but also offered a full scholarship". On June 15, the relevant staff of the Chinese University of Hong Kong told the media that the news was untrue. It is reported that the Chinese University of Hong Kong enrolls mainland college entrance examinees through the national unified enrollment plan for ordinary colleges and universities. College entrance examinees do not need to apply to the university. They only need to fill in their applications in advance after the college entrance examination scores are given. The Chinese University of Hong Kong also does not set up interviews. Admission is based on the results of the college entrance examination (excluding extra points).
Jiang Ping's mathematical talent and ability have attracted the attention of the whole network. In addition to Zhejiang University, Tongji University, Jiangsu University, Donghua University and other schools have sent blogs to congratulate Jiang Ping, and many universities have also taken the opportunity to recommend their math majors to netizens. Tongji University has "published" Jiang Ping's textbooks on Weibo, and Jiangsu University has "published" Jiang Ping's math teacher Wang Runqiu (who graduated from the university) Fudan University simply "showed" its mentor, Shen Weixiao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a mathematical authority... In addition, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Donghua University, University of Science and Technology of China, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and so on have stepped down to show their "advantages" in mathematics.
An attentive merchant
From delivering money to promising to build roads
After an exam, Jiang Ping, a "talented girl in mathematics", became popular on the Internet. A media reporter visited Lianshui County, Huai'an City, where Jiang Ping grew up, and saw that the whole Lianshui County was applauding Jiang Ping. Many local businesses began to promote her.
A large screen of a mall in Lianshui County shows a poster picture of Jiang Ping's congratulations/online
The reporter saw that Jiang Ping's school has become a popular local clocking place, and many citizens came to take photos and videos, "feeling happy". A poster congratulating Jiang Ping was played on the big screen of a mall in Lianshui County. Mr. Gong, the relevant person in charge, said that the good news was broadcast in rotation, but on the 14th they had a fixed screen. They were the first to launch such positive energy events in their hometown. At present, many people take photos, and many citizens rush to the scene to punch in after they brush it online. A hotel in Lianshui promised to take care of Jiang Ping's future banquets. Another gold store said that Jiang Ping could choose a gold chain for free.
On the short video platform, the encounter with Jiang Ping's father can also become a hot spot. Jiang Ping's village, Jiang Ping's school gate, and things related to her can all become attractions. "The world's top 12, can the traffic not be high?" said a local citizen.
The reporter saw that on the morning of the 16th, Mr. Zhou, who claimed to be the chairman of the chamber of commerce in a town, was measuring the dirt road in front of Jiang Ping's house and planned to pay for the repair of this road. The staff of the town government explained that the cement road had not been paved since this area had to be demolished. Mr. Zhou also said that in the future, he would bear the tuition and accommodation expenses of Jiang Ping and her sister during their schooling. "Their family used to keep a low profile, but we don't know the difficulties. Now we hope to help them."
A merchant sent 5000 yuan pictures/video screenshots to Jiang's home
On the same day, the short video account that was certified as "a brewery company in Jiangsu" released news. Its chairman came to Jiang Ping's hometown to visit her father, and sent gifts and 5000 yuan, which was called "a token of love".
Active Culture and Tourism Commission
Congratulations on the video showing in the scenic spot
After the news about Jiang Ping attracted the attention of the whole network, the local cultural and tourism department where Jiang Ping is located sent several videos of congratulations, and used this to promote the local tourist attractions.
On the afternoon of June 14, Huai'an Cultural Tourism Group took the lead in releasing a video congratulating Jiang Ping: "Huai'an is not big, creating a myth, let's see the hometown of this mathematical genius." Then, the video showed some scenic spots in Huai'an City, including Zhou Enlai's former residence, Miaotong Tower, Wuhuan Lake Park, Wu Chengen's former residence, etc.
Cultural and Tourism Department of Huai'an and Lianshui Released Video of Scenic Spots
On June 14, "Lianshui Cultural Tourism also released a video to congratulate:" Lianshui is not big enough to produce a school bully, and no one can fail to know that Jiang Ping, a talented girl in our county, has broken into the top 12 of the global math contest! "The text in the video immediately began to recommend local scenic spots and food:" Lianshui has five island lake tourist area, Jinjituo scenic area, small Yan'an in northern Jiangsu, and airport. Various delicacies, such as Lianshui chicken cake, Gaogou hoof binding, etc., are also the hometown of mineral water. Lianshui is not big, and it is rich in learning bully! "
Calm teacher
If your child fails in the finals, please don't blame him
Jiang Ping made a great achievement in the math contest, and her instructor Wang Runqiu also attracted many netizens' attention. Many netizens gave their praise to Wang Runqiu, her math teacher, and jokingly called her "worthy of enjoying the temple". In fact, Mr. Wang himself is also a math expert. He has participated in Ali Math Contest twice.
Wang Runqiu, Jiang Ping's teacher
Like Jiang Ping, Wang Runqiu likes maths very much. In 2022, after receiving his PhD in mathematics, he was admitted to Jiang Ping's school. Jiang Ping was the first student he brought. "Mathematics is a cliff top. Other subjects are either the first or the second, and the first in the grade. It belongs to Xueba properly." Speaking of her favorite disciple Jiang Ping, Mr. Wang is very proud. Jiang Ping's participation in the Ali Math Contest was also supported and encouraged by Teacher Wang.
After the preliminary examination of the Ali Math Contest, Miss Wang gave Jiang Ping 70-80 points, but unexpectedly, she finally got 93 points. At present, Jiang Ping is preparing for the final of the next Ali Math Contest. In the face of the current Internet craze, Mr. Wang said that if Jiang Ping does not achieve the desired results in the final, I hope everyone will not be too harsh. I hope Jiang Ping can enjoy the game and play her best.
Low-key parents
Only send more than 10 seconds of video Thank you for your support
After Jiang Ping became famous, her family hardly gave interviews. In a rare interview with reporters, her father revealed that she worked abroad all year round and paid her tuition fees when school began. At home, Jiang Ping and her sister take care of each other. Both of them are very sensible. The two sisters discussed more about how many points she scored in the middle school entrance examination and what kind of volunteers she would fill in. He also heard others say that her daughter got good grades this time.
A local village cadre told the reporter that Jiang Ping's grandparents had passed away. Jiang Yuhua, her father, worked abroad all the year round in his early years. Her mother had been ill. There were three acres of land in her family, so the conditions were not good. In March this year, the village committee has submitted Jiang Ping's father's application for "minimum living allowance" and offered him a job
According to a village cadre, Jiang Ping's sister went to Lianyungang to work three times during the summer vacation after the college entrance examination this year. She only slept four or five hours a day. She wanted to reduce the burden of her family by her own efforts.
Jiang Ping's mother sent a video through the social platform for the first time
On June 16, Jiang Ping's mother sent a video through the social platform for the first time. The video lasted for more than 10 seconds without saying a word, but it was accompanied by a copy that said a few short words, "I'm Jiang Ping's mother, and I only have one voice quaver, so please don't be fooled. My daughter is preparing for the exam, and thank you for your encouragement and support.". By 16:00 p.m. on the 17th, the video had received 129000 likes, and the account had 62000 fans.
Why do people like Jiang Ping so much? Lao Dongyan, a professor of criminal law at Tsinghua University, analyzed on her microblog that people are not reluctant to praise her, not only because she has achieved good results in the competition, but also because she has lived a beautiful life of freedom: courage, love, vitality, and willingness to pay and adhere to what she loves regardless of what she gets
Some media pointed out that what children need more now is to prepare for the exam. While praising Jiang Ping, he also emphasized "giving her a quiet space". No matter how excited you were before, you must calm down now. This is an excessive consumption of Jiang Ping, which may cause dissatisfaction among villagers and classmates, and may also affect Jiang Ping's mood and state. "When the atmosphere is overheated and the final is imminent, we should take action to protect her, but also have the consciousness not to disturb her... Please return her a sense of purity and concentration, and wish her a smooth and excellent performance in the final, and wish her goals to achieve a brilliant life."
Upstream news is based on CCTV News, Jiupai News, Modern Express, Jimu News, Yangcheng News, Red Star News, CCTV News, Chaoxin News, etc
