Hong Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese mathematician and recipient of the Fields Medal, has overcome major obstacles, including a failure in her university entrance exam, before becoming an iconic figure of mathematical excellence, highlighting the challenges of the Chinese education system and the need for change to retain talent. (translated)
La médaille Fields a été décernée le 23 juillet 2026 à deux mathématiciens chinois, un Américain et un Canadien pour leurs contributions exceptionnelles dans le domaine des mathématiques, lors du Congrès international des mathématiciens à Philadelphie. #MédailleFields #Mathématiques #IntelligenceArtificielle
Congratulations to Hong Wang, winner of the Fields Medal! Trained at the École Polytechnique, researcher at the Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies, Paris-Saclay, she embodies the excellence of our research and training. Pride. Choose France for science! (translated)
