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==Simons Investigators awardees== |
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Among other programs, the Simons Foundation funds the Simons Investigators in MPS program<ref name=program>[https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mathematics-physical-sciences/simons-investigators/ Simons Investigators], The Simons Foundation</ref> which provides a stable base of support for outstanding scientists, enabling them to undertake long-term study of fundamental questions.<ref>[https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mathematics-physical-sciences/simons-investigators/simons-investigators-awardees/ Simons Investigators Awardees], The Simons Foundation</ref> |
Among other programs, the Simons Foundation funds the Simons Investigators in MPS program<ref name=program>[https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mathematics-physical-sciences/simons-investigators/ Simons Investigators], The Simons Foundation</ref> which provides a stable base of support for outstanding scientists, enabling them to undertake long-term study of fundamental questions.<ref>[https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mathematics-physical-sciences/simons-investigators/simons-investigators-awardees/ Simons Investigators Awardees], The Simons Foundation</ref> |
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==Simons Collaborations== |
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In 2012 the foundation launched a new funding model, the Simons Collaborations, which brings funded investigators — sometimes from different disciplines — together to work on an important scientific problem. To date, 25 Simons Collaborations have been launched by the foundation's Mathematics and Physical Sciences and Life Sciences divisions and by its neuroscience initiatives.<ref>[https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/ Simons Foundation Collaborations], The Simons Foundation</ref> |
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== White House BRAIN Initiative Alliance membership == |
== White House BRAIN Initiative Alliance membership == |
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As of December 2018, the Simons Foundation is listed as a White House BRAIN Initiative Alliance Member.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.braininitiative.org/participants/|title=Participants|website=The BRAIN Initiative}}</ref> |
As of December 2018, the Simons Foundation is listed as a White House BRAIN Initiative Alliance Member.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.braininitiative.org/participants/|title=Participants|website=The BRAIN Initiative}}</ref>The Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB) is working to understand the internal processes underlying cognition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.braininitiative.org/alliance/simons-foundation/|title=Simons Foundation|website=The BRAIN Initiative}}</ref> |
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== Major Gifts == |
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In May 2022, the Simons Foundation partnered with Stony Brook University to boost diversity in STEM, with a $56 million gift.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://libn.com/2022/05/11/simons-foundation-sbu-aim-to-boost-diversity-in-stem/|title=Simons Foundation SBU Aims to Boost Diversity in Stem|newspaper=Long Island Business News|date=May 11, 2022}}</ref> |
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The Simons Foundation is a major supporter of Math for America, which has built a community of accomplished mathematics and science teachers who make a lasting impact in their schools, their communities, and the profession at large through collaboration and continued learning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educationworld.com/a_news/math-america-retains-talented-stem-teachers-through-ecosystem-trust-1328996005|title=Math For America Retains Talented Step Teachers Through Ecosystem of Trust|newspaper=Education World|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the74million.org/article/15-million-to-1000-top-math-science-teachers-how-math-for-america-is-boosting-stem-in-schools/|title=15 Million to 1000 Top Math Science Teachers: How ‘Math for America’ Is Boosting STEM in Schools|newspaper=The 74|date=September 25, 2017}}</ref> |
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== Supported Institutes == |
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{{bulleted list| Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (Stony Brook University | Simons Center for the Theory of Computing (CalTech) | Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (University of California, Berkeley | Simons Center for the Social Brain (MIT) | NSF-Simons Center for Quantitative Research (Northwestern)}} |
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== Philanthro-journalism == |
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The Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB) is working to understand the internal processes underlying cognition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.braininitiative.org/alliance/simons-foundation/|title=Simons Foundation|website=The BRAIN Initiative}}</ref> |
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The foundation also funds two editorially independent online publications: Quanta Magazine and Spectrum (see Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative). Quanta reports on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.quantamagazine.org/about/|title=About Quanta|newspaper=Quanta Magazine|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> Spectrum provides news and analysis of advancements in autism research.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrumnews.org/about/|title=About Spectrum|newspaper=Spectrum News|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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== Spectrum == |
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In 2008, the Simons Foundation website started a News & Opinion section called 'Spectrum'. This section evolved into an independent website in 2015 on spectrumnews.org. The funding for this editorially independent website still comes from the Simons Foundation.<ref name="SpectrumNews">{{Cite web |url=https://www.spectrumnews.org/about |title=About Spectrum |website=spectrumnews.org |access-date=2022-03-17}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative]] |
* [[Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative]] |
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* [[Flatiron Institute]] |
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* [[Math for America]] |
* [[Math for America]] |
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| Formation | 1994 |
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| Type | Private foundation |
| Headquarters | New York, NY, United States |
President | David Spergel |
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Revenue (2021) | $267,780,782[1] |
| Expenses (2021) | $307,447,716[1] |
| Website | www |
The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 by Marilyn and Jim Simons with offices in New York City.[2] As one of the largest charitable organizations in the US with assets of over $5 billion in 2022,[3] the foundation's mission is to advance the fronteirs of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The foundation supports science by making grants to individual researchers and their projects.
In 2021, Marilyn Simons stepped down as president after 26 years at the helm, and astrophysicist David Spergel was appointed president.[4]
In 2016, the foundation launched the Flatiron Institute, its in-house multidisciplinary research institute focused on computational science.[5] The Flatiron Institute hosts centers for computational science in five areas:
The foundation makes grants in four program areas:[6][7]
Among other programs, the Simons Foundation funds the Simons Investigators in MPS program[8] which provides a stable base of support for outstanding scientists, enabling them to undertake long-term study of fundamental questions.[9]
In 2012 the foundation launched a new funding model, the Simons Collaborations, which brings funded investigators — sometimes from different disciplines — together to work on an important scientific problem. To date, 25 Simons Collaborations have been launched by the foundation's Mathematics and Physical Sciences and Life Sciences divisions and by its neuroscience initiatives.[10]
As of December 2018, the Simons Foundation is listed as a White House BRAIN Initiative Alliance Member.[11]The Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB) is working to understand the internal processes underlying cognition.[12]
In May 2022, the Simons Foundation partnered with Stony Brook University to boost diversity in STEM, with a $56 million gift.[13]
The Simons Foundation is a major supporter of Math for America, which has built a community of accomplished mathematics and science teachers who make a lasting impact in their schools, their communities, and the profession at large through collaboration and continued learning.[14][15]
The foundation also funds two editorially independent online publications: Quanta Magazine and Spectrum (see Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative). Quanta reports on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences.[16] Spectrum provides news and analysis of advancements in autism research.[17]
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