John Hall: Student Ambitions in China - Student Questions Part 1 Lecture from “Innovation, Luck and the Optical Frequency Comb” at Chongqing University, China
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Chapter 1 of 12: Student Questions Part 1
John Hall kicks off a lively ninety minute question and answer session with students at Chongqing University. (1 minute, 12 seconds)
Chapter 1 of 12: Student Questions Part 1
John Hall kicks off a lively ninety minute question and answer session with students at Chongqing University. (1 minute, 12 seconds)
Chapter 2 of 12: Student Questions Part 2
Can physics shed light on the possibility of reading another person's thoughts? John Hall shares his views on the science of "mind-reading". (4 minutes, 7 seconds)
Chapter 3 of 12: Student Questions Part 3
How can China nurture future Nobel Laureates? John Hall comments on the rapidly changing infrastructure and research environment he has seen in China. (6 minutes, 8 seconds)
Chapter 4 of 12: Student Questions Part 4
What are the most important qualities graduate students should have when applying for research positions overseas? Straight A students aren't necessarily the ones with the most potential according to John Hall. (11 minutes, 36 seconds)
Chapter 5 of 12: Student Questions Part 5
What are the virtues of a great scientist? Do researchers have an obligation to relay their findings to industry? John Hall is impressed by engineering student Wang Di's challenging questions. (10 minutes, 22 seconds)
Chapter 6 of 12: Student Questions Part 6
John Hall talks about his student days, the value of developing problem-solving techniques, and his love of electronics and ping pong. (5 minutes, 15 seconds)
Chapter 7 of 12: Student Questions Part 7
What is the secret to becoming an original thinker and innovator? John Hall argues that you need a wide variety of influences in order to become truly innovative. (8 minutes, 21 seconds)
Chapter 8 of 12: Student Questions Part 8
How does one ultimately choose whether to go into pure or applied research? (6 minutes, 10 seconds)
Chapter 9 of 12: Student Questions Part 9
What are the future applications of the Optical Frequency Comb? The extraordinary level of precision the comb offers may have profound impacts on medical diagnostics. (6 minutes, 27 seconds)
Chapter 10 of 12: Student Questions Part 10
John Hall opens up the discussion by asking whether women scientists in China have equal opportunities to pursue careers in research and industry. (3 minutes, 32 seconds)
Chapter 11 of 12: Student Questions Part 11
New technologies bring new problems - should we have an optimistic or pessimistic view of the future of science? (7 minutes, 38 seconds)
Chapter 12 of 12: Student Questions Part 12
John Hall comments on cultural differences between the US and China and the different ways in which students develop their creative drive. (6 minutes, 17 seconds)
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Students at Chongqing University filled the seminar room where John Hall took questions on everything from running a laboratory to women in industry.
