DYSA (Physics)

Physics is the basis of the development of modern science and technology, it has great impact on modern life sciences, material science, mechanical engineering, communication, aeronautics and astronautics. Physics also provides the methodology and world view for comprehension of the nature world.

The Dongrun-Yau Science Award (formerly known as S. T. Yau High School Sciences Awards) are cofounded by Prof. Shing-Tung Yau, a great world-renowned Chinese mathematician and Mr. Chen Dongsheng, Chairman of Taikang Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Since 2015, the Dongrun-Yau Science Award is organized by Prof. Shing-Tung Yau and Dongrun Foundation, and officially changed its name to Dongrun-Yau Science Award.

Designed for Chinese high school students all over the world, the Awards encourage the students to engage themselves in contests by submitting research reports instead of trying to give “standard answers” in written exams. This action is intended for promoting science education in high schools, motivating Chinese high school students around the globe in scientific research and enhancing their innovative capabilities so as to help them better meet the challenges in the future society. Attention from famous educational institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University and Tsinghua University as well as great mathematicians will create a brand-new stage and opportunities for global high school students.

In 2013, the Dongrun-Yau Science Award (Physics) (formerly known as S. T. Yau High School Physics Awards) was initiated. In 2015, the Dongrun-Yau Science Award (Physics) has attracted 270 competing teams, of which 133 are from the north, another 133 from the south and 4 from overseas, covering 20 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions throughout China. A total of 76 effective papers have been submitted from 43 schools in 14 provinces and municipalities of the country. After rounds of reviewing by expert groups and online public presentation, 14 teams have been qualified for the final contest for the Dongrun-Yau Science Award (Physics) (2015).