From: ChenYao
E-Mail: dchenyao@nyse.com
Subject: Prof. Huang’s family
Finally I reached Prof. Huang’s daughter in the US. Also, I called Prof. Huang’s wife, retired Prof. Zhang, in China. The family is in a very sad situation: 1. USTC does not take responsibility for Prof. Huang’s passing away. No meaningful financial compensation. 2. The family is hiring a lawyer. We can imaging the cost; 3. Prof. Zhang has been semi-bed-confined for years, the situation worsened quickly by the tragedy. She needs around-clock care, but her pension cannot afford it (plus many other expense); 4. A plan to publish Prof. Huang’s book for his research achievements was stopped. I think the fund should be used at the most needed place, according to the family’s wish: 1. The family financial need; 2. Publishing Prof. Huang’s book.