Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the 2024 National Science and Technology Week and the Beijing Science and Technology Week home event in Beijing on the 26th. At 10 a.m., the main event was held at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Ding Xuexiang came to the office where famous scientists Qian Xuesen and Guo Yonghuai had worked before, carefully examining precious materials such as scientific research manuscripts and work notes; Entering the exhibition hall of the spirit of scientists, carefully watching pictures, videos, physical exhibits, etc. in front of the exhibition board of the achievements of scientists, to understand the touching stories of the older generation of scientists who are committed to serving the country and working hard; Step into the material mechanics performance testing laboratory, inquire about the progress of major scientific research tasks, and have a friendly conversation with the scientific researchers present. Ding Xuexiang pointed out that scientific achievements cannot be separated from spiritual support. The soul of the spirit of scientists is patriotism. The older generation of scientists are able to achieve brilliant achievements under extremely difficult conditions, and the most important thing is to have a deep patriotic heart and the ambition to serve the country. On the new journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, it is necessary to vigorously promote the spirit of scientists, more Qian Xuesen and Guo Yonghuai from the new era, and more scientific researchers to shoulder the mission and responsibility of achieving high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement. He hoped that the majority of scientific researchers would cultivate their family and country feelings, inherit the spiritual torch, climb the scientific peak, integrate their life ideals into the national mission, and make contributions to Chinese path to modernization. The Mechanics Popularization Exhibition Hall showcases the practical exploration, classic principles, and typical applications in the development of mechanics through rich graphic and interactive exhibits. Ding Xuexiang learned about the construction of science popularization education facilities and the implementation of science education practices, watched demonstrations of science popularization experiments for primary school students, and communicated with them. Ding Xuexiang pointed out that teenagers are the future of innovation. Science popularization work should not only spread scientific knowledge, but also tell scientific stories well, so that the spirit of scientists can deeply penetrate people's hearts and shine in the era. He encourages elementary school students to establish their aspirations of technological innovation and building a strong country from a young age, maintain their interest in exploration, master scientific knowledge, improve their scientific literacy, and give wings of technology to their dreams. Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of the Central Propaganda Department, attended the event. The 2024 National Science and Technology Week, with the theme of "Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Stimulating the Innovation Vitality of the Whole Society," will be held across the country from May 25th to June 1st. (Lai Xin She)