Chapter 68: MIT
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Will was right. When Li Mu and Will arrived at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology the next day, Li Mu finally enjoyed VIP treatment.
The full name of MIT is "Massachusetts Institute of Technology," and the translation of "MIT" originated from the Qing Dynasty and has continued since then.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded in 1861 by William Barton Rogers, a well-known natural scientist. William had hoped to create a free college to cater to the rapid development of the United States, but due to the Civil War, until 1865, MIT The college welcomed its first students.
Although he started late, William's position on MIT is very accurate. Since its inception, MIT has developed rapidly in the field of nature and engineering, and in some disciplines, has the potential of being no less than Harvard University.
The current president of MIT is John Daniel Langer. After Li Mu expressed his intention, Langer personally received Li Mu in the principal's office.
"You are Riem? I'm glad to meet you. I have to say that you are such a great guy. I was not as good as you when I was fifteen." As usual, Langer also expressed his appreciation to Li Mu.
Li Mu is not fifteen years old. To be exact, Li Mu himself does not know how old he is, but Li Mu is taller than other children who stayed with him, so he looks like he is 14 or 5. Almost the same age.
"You have a good reputation for Mr. Principal. Maybe I am better than you at the age of 15. But I am sure that you are not able to manage a university that will become world-renowned in the future. People with knowledge should be respected, so I A tribute to you and I wish you and your school a prosperous future. "Anyone would say that good news, Li Mu also opened his mouth.
Obviously, Li Mu's words made Runkel very useful. After his assistant brought coffee, Li Mu and Runkel entered the topic.
"Chemistry research-this is certainly possible, if the cost is paid by you, the research results can be given to you, but the honor belongs to the Polytechnic." Unsurprisingly, Langer gave the answer that Li Mu wanted, without even asking What is the research content.
The Ivory Tower is actually full of fame and fortune. Both the Polytechnic Institute and Harvard University are on the Charles River, but the situation is very different. As a century-old school, Harvard University has tens of millions of funds, and the Polytechnic Institute was only founded. For ten years, even the school building was rented, so every honor is precious to the polytechnic.
"Great, once the research is completed, I will set up a fund at the Polytechnic Institute to reward those outstanding students, and I will also donate a fund for the Polytechnic Institute to build a specialized laboratory. I think you will not Reject these proposals. "Li Mu is well aware of Tao Tao's report. As long as a stable smokeless gunpowder is successfully developed, the financial resources will come in, and the donation will only be a fraction of the money.
"Of course not. I'm looking forward to our cooperation. If possible, please allow me to introduce Mr. Franklin Lucius, our head of the chemistry department, to meet you." Langer was really overjoyed, facing Li Mu, this little fart. The child actually used the honorific subconsciously, and the power of money was extraordinary.
Franklin Lucius is a bald middle-aged man with a low build and signs of getting a little blessed. His eyes are small and energetic, and he is very booklike.
After knowing Li Mu's intentions, Franklin Lucius was also very happy. The biggest problem that MIT currently faces is insufficient funds. Li Mu wanted to seek cooperation with MIT for scientific research.
Now that both parties have intentions, Li Mu immediately asked Yan Hu to return to Springfield to take over Henry. The cooperative research must also sign a contract. The rights and obligations of both parties must be cleared in black and white, and a confidentiality agreement must be signed to fully Ensure that Li Mu's interests are not harmed.
Henry is preparing to go to New York to apply for a patent for Li Mu ’s cross-pattern screws. After seeing Li Mu ’s letter, Henry postponed his trip to New York and came to Boston with Yan Hu. As Li Mu ’s legal counsel, he signed with MIT. Cooperation agreement.
The agreement stipulates that Li Mu will deposit up to 10,000 US dollars of pre-startup funds to an account designated by MIT in the next month. MIT is responsible for organizing a research team of no less than five people. , The first batch of funds will be used to purchase the machinery and materials needed to study smokeless powder, and conduct preliminary research. Once the research is started, neither Li Mu nor MIT can terminate the cooperation at will. Li Mu has invested no less than 30,000 US dollars. MIT guarantees that the research team members will not be less than five. Weekly research The time is not less than six days. If the smokeless powder can be successfully researched in a short period of time, no matter how much research funding is left, Li Mu will donate all the remaining funds to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and will rebate a portion of the cash for rewards.
The most important part of the contract is the confidentiality link. MIT has the obligation to keep Li Mu confidential. No matter whether the research is successful, MIT will not disclose the details of the contract to the outside world and will keep the research project confidential. All research results are owned by Li Mu, and those involved in the research have the right to sign, and the honor belongs to MIT.
It must be said that compared to the tedious and strict contracts of the 21st century, this contract can be described as crude, but at the end of the 19th century, this contract can be regarded as complete, and this is the first time that MIT Cooperate with the outside world for scientific research. Both the principal John Daniel Runkel and the head of the chemistry department Franklin Lucius attach great importance to it. Franklin Lucius even decided to personally lead the research team and host the smokeless powder. the study.
Li Mu expressed his gratitude for MIT's attention to attitude. Li Mu promised to deposit the initial start-up funds as soon as possible to the MIT account, and return to Springfield by train with Will early the next morning.
The news of Li Mu becoming a rich man has been heated in the newspaper for several days. The threats from the imagination have not yet arrived, but the threats from the Qing Empire have arrived.
The fat man suffered a big loss in Li Mu's hands this time. With the fat man's nature, it is absolutely impossible to admit defeat. Even if the fat man admits defeat, it is estimated that the alcohol king's house will not give up. If you want to meet Li Mu, it is natural that Li Muren could not meet the old man in Boston. So the old man simply sent two people to live in Will's house. When Li Mu came back, he asked Li Mu to go to Springfield to meet.
meet?
I'm afraid it's a grand banquet.