The first symposium of Jiangsu talented young scientist in soil science organized by Jiangsu Soil Science Society was held at Nanjing Agricultural University on December 1, 2014. Totally, 167 registered representatives from 18 universities or institutes in Jiangsu Province attended this symposium.
Professor Xiong Zhengqin, who was just granted the honor of “the top ten young scientists in Jiangsu province”, chaired this symposium. On the opening ceremony, Professor Xu Guohua, the board chairman from Jiangsu Soil Science Society, Mr. Liu Deyan from Jiangsu province Science and Technology Association, and Professor Zhu Zhaoliang, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences gave speeches. They all pointed out the timely event on the road of soil research and development. They emphasized the importance of soil research in the sustainable development of
China
, particularly in the developed provinces and regions.
Totally 19 speakers funded by the 100 Talents Program of The Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars and the Outstanding Youth Fund were invited to give oral presentations on the symposium. They are Professors Yan Xiaoyuan, Jia Zhongjun, Wang Yujun, Xu Weifeng from Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professors Zou Jianwen, Guo Shiwei, Liu Manqiang, Zhu Yiyong from Nanjign Agricultural University, Li Wei from Nanjing University, Zhang Jinbo from Nanjing Normal University, Jin Hongmei from Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science and other young scientists. The theme was focused on the construction of ecological civilization and the mission of the young scientists.
All the presentations touched off a heated discussion throughout the one-day symposium with enthusiastic attendees.
Although the Youth Committee of Jiangsu Soil Science Society was established in only about two years, it’s full of energy and activities associated with the young people. The success of this symposium provided a good platform for young scientists, and initiated the growth of young scientists and innovation driven development.
The Opening Ceremony
Oral Presentation
Discussion
Group Photo
