1. Central Media Comments
The central media commented on the selection of Maotai Chief Engineer Wang Li as an academician candidate, saying that all aspects should be treated with caution. Academician is the highest honorary title representing my country's scientific and technological circles. The recommenders are all scientific and technological workers who have made contributions to promoting the scientific and technological progress of the country and society. Alcohol is harmful to health, because alcohol is not only harmful to the body, but also causes violence and mental problems. Recommending researchers who are dedicated to studying "wine-making" technology to select academicians is difficult to represent the strategic direction of "rejuvenating the country through science and technology". At the same time, it will also cause people to question the direction of social scientific research and the standards for academician recommendation and selection. I very much agree with the central media comments. 2. What happened
On February 17, 2021, Kweichow Moutai announced on its official public account that Wang Li, chief engineer and chief quality officer of Moutai Group, was shortlisted for co-optation of academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. After the news came out, it immediately caused a lot of controversy. Netizens all questioned this. Why was Wang Li selected as an academician of the Academy of Engineering? What achievements did she have? Even Mr. Tu Youyou, the Nobel laureate who helped conquer malaria and saved countless lives, has failed to be elected as an academician many times. Why should Wang Li?
Wang Li, female, Han nationality, born in October 1972, is the chief engineer, chief quality officer, and researcher of China Kweichow Moutai Distillery (Group) Co., Ltd., with research direction: fermentation and light industry biotechnology. He has hosted and participated in a number of important scientific research projects and won a number of national, industry and Guizhou provincial awards. In March 2019, the "Wang Li Skill Master Studio" named after him was also unveiled at the headquarters of Moutai Group. This is the only national-level skill master studio in Guizhou Province so far for liquor tasting and blending.
But I think these achievements are not enough to be selected as academicians. Academicians all have outstanding contributions in their respective research fields. Liquor is harmful to the human body. Anyone who studies this aspect can win the honor of academician. I think It's a bit strange, and makes people feel that academician honors are nothing and can be obtained by anyone, which reduces the sense of academician honors.