Inspiring the young: (From left) Prof Peacock, Prof Balbus, Hong Kong Baptist University associate dean (Teaching and Learning) Prof Shi Jue Jade, Baumeister and Prof Lusztig during the dialogue session at Maryknoll Convent School.
Pursuing genuine passion and embracing challenges with persistence is the key to meaningful learning and success, say Shaw Prize Laureates.
Reflecting on the importance of self-awareness when choosing a path, University of Edinburgh Prof of Cosmology John A. Peacock admitted that he had been influenced by an enthusiastic chemistry teacher and a less inspiring physics teacher, which led him to study a subject that did not fully align with his strengths at the time.
