Recently, under the guidance of Professor Dong Zhengping, a team composed of Ren Xuanguang, Ma Kexing, Xue Shengzhi, Huang Xiaodi, Liu Yunfan and other students from the Chemistry Cuiying Class of Lanzhou University used the participating project "Mesoporous Silicon Nanocapsule Load "Precious Metal Catalyst" won the Gold Award of the 7th China International Internet + College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Aiming at the shortcomings of the existing precious metal catalysts, the project attempts to design a more economical, green and efficient reduction semi-hydrogenation precious metal catalyst. The team members consulted a large amount of literature, tried multiple research plans, continuously improved the experimental methods, and performed hundreds of performance characterizations, and finally obtained a new type of catalyst with no pollution to the environment, excellent selectivity and efficiency.

Talking about the feelings of participating in this competition, the team leader Ren Xuanguang said with emotion: “As a member of the top-notch student training program in basic disciplines, we should resolutely respond to the call of General Secretary Xi Jinping, strive to cultivate our own innovative ability, and work hard in innovation and entrepreneurship. We show our talents in China. By participating in the Internet + competition, we have obtained a full range of exercises and gained a great deal. Although the whole process faces many difficulties, all the team members still face the difficulties and go all out. Because of adequate preparations, In the final defense session, in the face of sharp questions from the judges, the students were able to answer fluently, and finally got the gold medal as they wished. The success of the competition is inseparable from the joint efforts of everyone. I am very grateful to Mr. Dong Zhengping for his careful and meticulous guidance, and thanks to Cuiying Honors College and Hua The college and the school’s Youth League Committee also thanked the team members for their active collaboration and hard work.”

Xue Shengzhi and Liu Yunfan were also very impressed. "Cuiying Honors College strongly encourages and supports us to participate in academic competitions such as Internet+, which enables us to consolidate our professional knowledge in innovation and entrepreneurship, cultivate our sense of innovation, and improve our ability to ask questions, analyze problems, and solve problems." Ma Kexing suggested that in order to be successful in future competitions, the topic selection should meet the national strategic needs as much as possible, and be forward-looking and innovative. In the experimental research, it is necessary to communicate with the teacher frequently, discuss the details of the project, and plug possible loopholes in time. At the same time, we must overcome psychological pressure and maintain a good attitu

In recent years, Cuiying Honors College has continuously optimized the talent training model, enhanced students' research and innovation capabilities, and promoted students' all-round development. Cooperate with the School of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life and other professional colleges to promote the mechanism of “collaboration between colleges and colleges to educate people together”, encourage students to actively participate in academic competitions such as Challenge Cup, youth creation, Internet +, and promote learning through competitions. Both professional learning and innovative practice capabilities have been improved. The management methods for top-notch students to carry out scientific research and innovation training projects were revised, and the management methods for top-notch students' participation in high-level academic conferences and academic competitions were formulated. Invite experts to hold special lectures and carry out special tutorials on various academic events. Encourage students to combine scientific research and training innovation projects with academic competitions, select excellent projects to apply for the "National College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program" and "Zhengzheng Fund" projects, and excellent works are recommended to participate in various innovations and entrepreneurships such as Challenge Cup, Creative Youth, Internet +, etc. competition.

Various measures are taken to strengthen scientific research training, so that students have achieved fruitful results in academic competitions. In 2021, Fan Zhuo, Liu Zhe, and Yu Chenxin from the Chemistry Exquisition Class won the special prize of the second "Weirui Cup" National Undergraduate Chemical Experiment Innovation Design Competition; Wang Yaojia and Liu Jiayuan from the Biology Exquisite Class won the seventh The second prize of the National Youth Science Innovation Experiment and Work Competition; Bian Yujing from the Physics Excerpting Class won the special prize of the National College Students English Proficiency Competition, and Yang Wuping won the third prize of the 4th China Youth Cup National College Students Mathematical Modeling Competition; Bi Cheng, Yang Kuan, Chi Zhiming, and Wang Xiaodan of the English Class of Mathematics won the first and second prizes of the National College Students Mathematical Contest in Modeling of the Higher Education Cup; the team of Wen Xin students from the English Class of Humanities won the 17th "Challenge" "Cup" National College Student Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Work Competition Red Special Activity National Third Prize, etc.

（Translated by Fu Yin, proofread by Yang Jieyin ）