On February 26th, 2014, world famous Chinese detective, forensic expert Dr. Lee Changyu arrived at Langrun-Yuan at the invitation of National Development Research Institute of Peking University (BIMBA). Dr. Lee made a speech under the title of “making the impossible possible”. Many are familiar with this saying, especially sports brand consumers. However, only when Dr. Lee shared his life stories, can we truly understand the significance of this saying.
About the speaker: Dr. Lee is the Emeritus Chief for Scientific Services for the State of Connecticut and an occasional lecturing professor of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, where he has helped to set up the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. Dr. Lee is also a visiting professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law.
Self-awareness
Dr. Lee said frankly that as a boy his dream was to be a basketball player. However, since he is not tall enough, he soon understood that the dream is unattainable for him. That was reason why he chose to enroll in the police academy, where his career as a forensic scientist began. Lee concluded that one must have a good recognition of oneself first in order to accomplish more or contribute more.
Rome was not built in one day
Dr. Lee earned his master degree and doctor’s degree in a year. He said that all this goes down to his arduous efforts. He began his preparations for his PhD research subject more than 10 years ago. Dr. Lee could not speak a word in English when he first arrived in USA, but now he is a prolific writer with more than 40 works. His accomplishments interpret that Rome was not built in one day.
Have a dream while having a sense of responsibility
“Dreams are what makes the impossible possible,” says Dr. Lee. It was his passion and love for his field of expertise that made him decide on obtaining a doctor’s degree in forensic science at New Haven University and kept him from giving up in difficult times.
Work ethics: speaking with evidence, taking a high responsibility towards history
Dr. Lee shared his insights on several cases he managed to solve, including the famous Kennedy Assassination, O. J. Simpson murder case, Carpet shop murder case and the Chen Shuibian Shooting accident. During the investigations, Dr, Lee had to endure public rumor and political pressure, but his open and upright working style ensured relatively smooth work for him.
Dr, Lee’s speech evoked a warm response among the audience. After the speech Professors Zhang Li and Yang Zhuang, Dean of BIMBA, presented souvenirs and extended gratitude for Dr. Lee’s inspirational ideas.
Written by: Zheng Zihui
