Event Brief
Top Mathematician Ngo Bao Chau Leaves US for Hong Kong
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Ngo Bao Chau, a leading mathematician, departs the US for Hong Kong to advance math and science in Asia.
WHO: Ngo Bao Chau
WHAT: Quitting the US for a position at the University of Hong Kong
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: To transform Asia into a global powerhouse for maths and science
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