Microsoft Research Asia: the world isn't flat?

Author: business news reporter Wang Liwei Thomas · Friedman smile and concluded his speech, the speech as in the past those innumerable speeches, perfect ... No, wait, Microsoft Research Asia those researchers are not so easily let off Friedman, they besieged the latter, he began a lifetime of debate. The world really is flat? researchers from various angles to their different perspectives. Friedman dumbfounded, little by little, he felt some naturally. Well, the world is flat, Friedman finally recognized. This allows the researchers finally agreed to let him leave here his speech is really over. "Liberty, equality, openness," "liberty, equality, openness," this is the one located at Beijing Zhongguancun building outside ordinary building, fourth floor and five levels of research institutes to promote academic research. Therefore, even if Friedman had a lot of ideas are sought after and identification of, does not mean that Microsoft Research Asia's researchers will result. Qualification levels of different, can be the difference, Microsoft Research Asia, former Dean of the foreign newly upsized to Microsoft headquarters, as Microsoft Global Senior Vice President, but he is on the Microsoft Research Asia researchers that a frank exchange of views and discussion on the issue of the atmosphere still lingers.

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Shen to ocean once there is a "best students" were later he recommended to the MIT study of Liu, "unforgettable" and "incredible", former child prodigy, 13-year-old University of Shen to foreign company.

Liu CE when one or two days to Shen to ocean one idea, one month out, Shen to Yang often into the Office of the road is the "block", then just some heated discussions. "It feels like in boxing game, you've been chasing him into the corner, you had to retaliate. "Shen to ocean immersed in the auto Italian car expert. Do basic research and development and production of products stark, which can be one of those competitors already in the production of products, the market was still able to get to the same market; and the former then you need to do what other people have thought of. Challenge to the people around you, is only one part, and the deeper challenge is on its own challenges. Criticism and self-criticism. Shen Yang in Microsoft Research Asia to promote this kind of atmosphere. "To criticize others, also to be able to listen to criticism. "He chose, often judged from some of the details of each degree of criticism and self-criticism. For example, reading an article, which is always questioned, those who know how to do better, will always be his focus. "Mathematics and programming, and a good attitude. "Shen to the ocean with his" three good "standard. The first two criteria to quantify, is the third standard by observation. Shen Yang know, although to do research is a very hard road, but those who really love of people everyday happiness overflowed from the heart. This is the possibility to become a reality for all of the following, for example, criticism and self-criticism, in cooperation with others, as well as endure loneliness. Genius who required environment night 10 point, four-storey building of Sigma, five floors there are still many fellows and interns. They may, of course, may also spread across four floors in the rocking chair and five levels of football table, or stand in twos and threes lounge sipping Starbucks coffee. Microsoft Research Asia commitment, a key one is for researchers to provide a wealth of research resources and long-term support, because the secret involves research, this all seem a bit mysterious. However, you can see those exposed on the outside of the "support". For example, four-story patio, with colorful fish tank as well as a comfortable rocking chair; such as inexhaustible yogurt, fruits, beverages; such as object-oriented open outdoor Massage Chair ... Afternoon or in the corridor you'll come across one or two asleep wearing slippers and forehead also lie on the table after you leave red marks for the rest of the staff. This is a very high degree of environmental, working hours are flexible, they grasp the research directions, set their own research projects. However, if needed, there will be a team to help you complete the project. "Research on this matter, patience is important. "Shen said to the ocean. If a researcher into the Academy 3 ~ 6 months has not made any project, no one will blame him. Even those coming and going of interns, will enjoy the fun of the environment. Big four students Xiao zhouto dream is to have a cup of coffee, this Microsoft expects from his fellow students in research practice, and dragged his slippers in the Office go in Xiao zhouto and his classmates look more like a story through the packaging. In fact, Microsoft Research Asia, almost everyone has a pair of slippers, they were informed that in accordance with your favorite way to relax. Many years ago, Shen to ocean going once the gates of the old House, every year United States Institute of interns have the opportunity to go to the old House, face to face with gates. 4 years ago when he took office, President of Microsoft Research Asia, suddenly remembered the "benefits", the United States there are hundreds of Chinese students can go to, at least to 10 students can go to the scene to see it. So he had to fight for the students, 3 years 30 Chinese students fly to United States, entered the gates of mysterious Manor House, with its close contact. "On the road to success is to create opportunities for people in training people in the primer. "Shen said to the ocean. Note: Dr. Shen to Yang is a former President of Microsoft Research Asia, now is a Microsoft Corporation global search technology development Vice President