CAS researchers honored by women scientist award
Among the four winners of China's first Award for Young Women Scientists, two are CAS researchers. The announcement was made on Sept 21 in Beijing.
Prof. Long Yaqiu from the CAS Institute of Materia Medica and Prof. Hou Yamei from the CAS Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology are bestowed the Chinese Young Women in Science Fellowship in recognition of their contribution to the science and technology of the country.
The award is created by the All China Women's Federation, China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the China National Committee of UNESCO, and sponsored by L'Oreal China. Four women scientists will each receive a 100,000 yuan (US$12,048) award every year. Categories will change each year. This year's winners are from life sciences.
