Speaker：Professor Randy W. Schekman, UC Berkeley

Time：Saturday, June 21, 2025   8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the cultivation of scientific literacy has become more critical than ever. This lecture will explore the core connotation and practical significance of scientific literacy for talents in the AI era. Dr. Schekman has long been dedicated to promoting open science and is widely respected for his pioneering research in cell biology. In his view, true scientific education should not only focus on knowledge transmission but also strive to foster critical thinking, data interpretation skills, and a rational understanding of AI-assisted research methods. Amid the explosion of AI-generated information, he emphasizes that both researchers and the public should develop the ability to identify reliable evidence and comprehend the logical framework of scientific methodology to maintain their judgment in the sea of AI-generated content. Additionally, Dr. Schekman will discuss the importance of Open Access and transparency in scientific research processes.  

This lecture aims to help students comprehensively understand the meaning and value of scientific literacy in the AI era, fostering a critical, open, and practical learning mindset to lay a solid foundation for future academic exploration and career development.

Biography

Dr. Randy W. Schekman is the 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. He is a tenured professor at the University of California, Berkeley, currently teaching in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology. He is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and a recipient of the Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research.  

His main research expertise and interest focuses on saccharomyces cerevisiae, human cells, including stem cells, organelle assembly, intracellular protein transport, extracellular vesicles and exosomes, neurodegenerative disease. His research has revealed the precise regulatory mechanisms governing the vesicular transport system of cell membranes. This discovery has not only deepened our understanding of fundamental cellular processes but also provided novel perspectives for treating various diseases. For this pioneering research, he was awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.