On October 23, 2024, Nobel Laureate Professor Sheldon Lee Glashow was invited to IHEP Colloquium, presenting a remarkable academic feast to the attendees. The forum was hosted by Professor CAO Jun, Director of the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and attracted numerous experts, scholars, and students from the field of particle physics both domestically and internationally. The venue was filled to capacity. Over 1.086 million viewers participated in the event via live streaming.

In his forum lecture, Professor Glashow, with his witty and humorous style, vividly recounted his personal journey in particle physics research. He shared, from a first-hand perspective, many pivotal moments and breakthroughs in the development of particle physics theory, which greatly inspired the audience.

Additionally, Professor Glashow offered his perspectives on the future directions of particle physics. He expressed his hope that research facilities built in China will achieve more ground-breaking results in future research and encouraged young scholars to boldly explore unknown territories, contributing to the advancement of global particle physics.

After the forum, the audience eagerly asked questions, and Professor Glashow patiently and thoroughly addressed their queries, creating a lively atmosphere. This forum not only provided participants with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with a master in the field but also sparked a deep interest and enthusiasm for particle physics research.

Prof. CAO Jun

Prof. Sheldon Lee Glashow

Prof. Glashow and Prof. CAO