Honor & Duty/荣誉和责任

Prof. Tung-Yen Lin, A Highly Influential and Innovative Structure Engineer

On March 12, 1986, during the National Medal of Science ceremony at the White House, President Reagan honored Tung-yen. Lin with the following citation: “For his work as an engineer, teacher, and author whose scientific analyses, technological innovation, and visionary designs have bridged the gap not only between science and art but also between technology and society

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美华史记 | 林同炎教授,一位具有深远影响力和创新性的结构工程师

1986年3月12日,在白宫举行的国家科学奖章颁奖典礼上,里根总统授予林同炎教授以下表彰:“作为工程师、教师和作者,他的科学分析、技术创新和富有远见的设计不仅弥合了科学与艺术之间的差距,而且在技术与社会之间架起了桥梁。”

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Asian American Technology Trailblazers Honored

To honor the significant contributions of Asian American scholars, officials from the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) organized a roundtable gathering in White House on March 4, 2024. This event brought together distinguished Asian American scholars, engineers, and leaders affiliated with the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) to address the pressing issues and challenges impacting their community.

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From Swamp to Bountiful Fields: The Pioneering Role of Chinese Immigrants in Developing California Delta

The Chinese immigrants who came to California in the late 19th and early 20th centuries faced many challenges and discrimination. Still, they made an irreplaceable and indelible contribution to the development and prosperity of the region

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History Records of Chinese Americans | Janet Yang, The Boss of Hollywood

In less than a month, the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on March 12. There are many well-known actors including Chinese actors and films that are nominated for the ceremony, but the most eye-catching thing is that in the 116-year history of Hollywood in the United States, the first Chinese Hollywood boss will host this grand event.

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Historical Record of Chinese Americans | Tracing Chinese Americans of Arizona Who Fought in World War II

In 1940, 65,400 people lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Among them, only 431 were Chinese descendants. According to existing information, during the Second World War, 74 Chinese were recruited and assigned to the United States Navy, Army, Air force, and Special Forces. They fought bravely against Japanese and German enemies in Asia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa. This article seeks to provide brief accounts of some of the Chinese servicemen’s war experiences. Five of them were killed in battles, six went to China to resist Japanese aggression along with Chinese military and civilians, and four joined the 14th Air Force and became flying tigers. In addition, four brothers of the Ong family fought in WWII for the United States and all survived. They were called the “Four Heroes of One Family” and their heroic deeds will inspire future generations.

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