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The Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons.
The Simons Foundations mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. We sponsor a range of programs that aim to promote a deeper understanding of our world.
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www.simonsfoundation.org
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The Simons Foundations mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. We sponsor a range of programs that aim to promote a deeper understanding of our world.
Web Address
www.simonsfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @SimonsFdn
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Faculty and Staff Briefs: September 2019
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Paolo Aluffi, Ph.D. (Mathematics) won a Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant for Mathematicians for his proposal “Characteristic Classes and...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Paolo Aluffi, Ph.D. (Mathematics) won a Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant for Mathematicians for his proposal “Characteristic Classes and...more
A Look at how one Mega-donor Chooses to be Actively Involved in his Giving
Foundation: Simons Foundation
This article originally appeared in Philanthropy Daily on July 29, 2019. Of all the projects philanthropists fund, perhaps the least controversial...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
This article originally appeared in Philanthropy Daily on July 29, 2019. Of all the projects philanthropists fund, perhaps the least controversial...more
Marilyn Simons takes a solo turn in philanthropy
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Together the couple oversees their philanthropic Simons Foundation dispensing hundreds of millions of dollars each year to “advance the frontiers...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Together the couple oversees their philanthropic Simons Foundation dispensing hundreds of millions of dollars each year to “advance the frontiers...more
Stony Brook University Gets Historic $25 Million Gift
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The annual event honored Simons for her leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The annual event honored Simons for her leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving...more
Gala Honoring Dr. Marilyn Hawrys Simons Raises Record $28.2 Million
Foundation: Rauch Foundation, Simons Foundation
... recognized Dr. Simons for her leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving progress in...more
Foundation: Rauch Foundation, Simons Foundation
... recognized Dr. Simons for her leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving progress in...more
Stars of Stony Brook University Gala Honoring Dr. Marilyn Hawrys Simons Raises Record $28.2 ...
Foundation: Rauch Foundation, Simons Foundation
... Dr. Simons for her leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving .... Philanthropy that supports Stony Brook University's programs and...more
Foundation: Rauch Foundation, Simons Foundation
... Dr. Simons for her leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving .... Philanthropy that supports Stony Brook University's programs and...more
Quant pioneer James Simons on math, money, and philanthropy
Foundation: Simons Foundation
... theoretical computer science, astrophysics, computational biology, and quantum physics, science is always at the core of Simons'...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
... theoretical computer science, astrophysics, computational biology, and quantum physics, science is always at the core of Simons'...more
Simons Foundation President Marilyn Hawrys Simons To Be Honored at Stars of Stony Brook Gala
Foundation: Simons Foundation
... leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving progress in basic ... from the American Chemical Society, New York honoring her for...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
... leadership as president of one of the nation's premier philanthropic institutions devoted to driving progress in basic ... from the American Chemical Society, New York honoring her for...more
Applications Invited for Sigma Xi Student Science and Engineering Research Grants
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Through the Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research program, the society ... Simons Foundation Seeks LOIs for Marine Microbial Research...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Through the Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research program, the society ... Simons Foundation Seeks LOIs for Marine Microbial Research...more
The Calculating Philanthropy of Silicon Valley
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Sobrato Family Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
Even much shorter-range philanthropic projects backed by Silicon Valley ... The intense abstraction at the core of this type of philanthropy...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Sobrato Family Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation
Even much shorter-range philanthropic projects backed by Silicon Valley ... The intense abstraction at the core of this type of philanthropy...more
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