Two laureates of the Inaugural WLA Prize: Michael I. JORDAN, the 2022 WLA Prize Laureate in Computer Science or Mathematics and Dirk GÖRLICH, the 2022 WLA Prize Laureate in Life Science or Medicine lectured on their discoveries in the relevant fields. Michael I. JORDAN introduced the foundation of machine learning and Dirk GÖRLICH illustrated the mechanism and selectivity of protein transport between the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Michael I. JORDAN, the 2022 WLA Prize Laureate in Computer Science or Mathematics
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences & Department of Statistics, UC Berkeley.
--"For fundamental contributions to the foundations of machine learning and its application."
Dirk GÖRLICH, the 2022 WLA Prize Laureate in Life Science or Medicine,
Scientific member and Director, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences.
--"For key discoveries elucidating the mechanism and selectivity of protein transport between the cytoplasm and nucleus."
Roger KORNBERG, Chairman of the World Laureates Association and 2006 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, said that “The WLA Prize advocates for original basic science and encourages scientific researchers to be better committed to the common well-being of human beings. It is believed that the WLA Prize, established in China through multi-lateral efforts, will become one of the world's globally influential awards.”
“Global technological development has brought revolutionary and far-reaching impact since the start of this century, and the pace of development is only accelerating,” said Neil SHEN, Steward of Sequoia Capital Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China, which is the exclusive sponsor of the WLA Prize. “Sequoia China is committed to supporting cutting-edge technology and fundamental research and encouraging those who push forward the frontiers of science.”
The Award Ceremony of the inaugural WLA Prize was solemnly held on the Opening Ceremony of the 5th WLA Forum on 6th November, 2022; both of the laureates came in person to Shanghai to accept their awards.
About the WLA Prize
The World Laureates Association Prize (WLA Prize) is an international science prize established in Shanghai, in 2021, initiated by World Laureates Association (WLA), managed by the WLA Foundation, and exclusively funded by Sequoia China.
The WLA Prize aims to recognize and support eminent researchers and technologists worldwide for their contributions to science. It is intended to support global science and technology advancement, address the challenges to humanity, and promote society's long-term progress.
Each year, the WLA Prize is awarded in two categories: the "WLA Prize in Computer Science or Mathematics" and the "WLA Prize in Life Science or Medicine."
The total award for each Prize, which may be divided among up to four laureates, is RMB 10 million.
More info about the WLA Prize:
www.thewlaprize.org
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