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Foreword
As we step into the 21st century, science and technology are fast
becoming the dominant forces propelling the rapid development of
a country.  Countries
around the world are looking to science and technology as the answer
to growth. Once again, the burden of responsibility falls on the
shoulders of youths.
Youths are the future of China, the future of science. In a bid
to cultivate the next-generation powerhouses of China, the central
government has in recent years put forth a series of measures spurring
the advancement of scientific knowledge and creativity among youths.
In 1999, the government propagated the "Decision to promote education
reform advocating quality education in all subjects". In a speech
by President Jiang in 2000 addressing the problem of education,
President Jiang showed his commitment to making great strides in
education reform over the next 15 years.
Youths should be exposed to science and technology education at
a young age to train and open their minds to the limitless possibilities
of science and technology. A well-rounded, quality education that
embraces such subjects is the building block for youths to extend
the frontiers of knowledge, to stretch their creativity, and to
ultimately contribute to national prosperity.
¡öP¡öP¡öP¡öPWith this in mind, the Ministry of Education and the
Foundation jointly established the "Little Scientists of Tomorrow"
reward scheme in 2001. The Foundation contributed RMB5 million to
reward youths and their respective schools for demonstrating scientific
and technological excellence, encouraging little scientists to develop
a passion for science, for learning science, for applying science.
At the same time, the reward scheme urges schools to shift their
focus onto a well-rounded, quality education.
China's Science Association is in charge of the activity. Who wants
to be a little scientist of tomorrow? Those who matriculate in secondary
schools in any of China's provinces, autonomous regions, and special
administrative regions including Hong Kong and Macao before 1 September
2001 and who have conducted promising scientific and technological
research are encouraged to participate.
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