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News: After 15 years of carefully observing stars called #pulsars throughout our galaxy, the @NANOGrav collaboration has “heard” the perpetual chorus of #GravitationalWaves rippling through our universe. Read more about this groundbreaking discovery here:

Clamor of Gravitational Waves From Universe’s Merging Supermassive Black Holes ‘Heard’ for First...

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We are pleased to announce the recipients of our prestigious Independence Awards for 2023! These 13 fellows will receive support as they transition from mentored training to independent faculty positions. Read more about their research projects here:

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The foundation is honoring the memory of neuroscientist Krishna Shenoy by renaming its undergraduate research fellowship the Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN). Read more here:

Simons Foundation Renames Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program in Honor of...

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A new analysis of measurements of the universe’s oldest light made by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope ( @ACT_Pol ) shows how ordinary and dark matter is spread across the cosmos, backing up Einstein’s theory of gravity. Read more here:

Map of Space-Time Distortions Reveals Universe’s Dark Matter Distribution, Proving Einstein Right |...

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Congratulations to Julianne Dalcanton ( @dalcantonJD ) on being elected as a member of the 2024 class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences! Julianne is the director of the @FlatironInst Center for Computational Astrophysics. @americanacad #FlatironCCA

CCA Director Julianne Dalcanton Elected to AAAS | Simons Foundation

CCA Director Julianne Dalcanton has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Watch: @Caltech 's Alexei Kitaev and the Value of Toy Models - a quick chat about quantum gravity, black holes, and the SYK model. #FourMinutesWith #ItFromQubit

Watch: Alexei Kitaev and the Value of Toy Models | Simons Foundation

Alexei Kitaev talks SYK, quantum computing and his inspirations to go into science

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Neuroscientist Robert W. Fernandez ( @latinodeciencia ) works to resolve many open questions about how roundworms function and also strives to make scientific fields more diverse. He is a @Simons_SOF junior fellow & co-founder of @cientificolatin ! Read more:

Mapping the Neural Circuits that Guide Worms to Reproduce | Simons Foundation

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The foundation is pleased to announce this gift to @stonybrooku ! We are excited to see the how this will impact the future generations of Stony Brook students. @SUNY

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Stony Brook University, a public school on Long Island, received a donation of $500 million on Thursday from a foundation formed by an alumnus and a former faculty member, making it the recipient of one of the largest gifts to a university in U.S. history.

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Looking for a new podcast? @QuantaMagazine is launching a new math and science podcast called 'The Joy of x' - hosted by @stevenstrogatz on January 22.

Quanta Magazine Launches New Podcast, ‘The Joy of x’ | Simons Foundation

The new series features intimate conversations with scientists about their research and their lives. The series will launch January 22.

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We're pleased to partner with @NSF to support the National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB) which will bring together mathematical & biological scientists to make new advances in challenging & potentially high-reward research areas.

New $50 Million Institute Aims to Use the Power of Math to Model, Predict Biological Processes |...

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If you don't know who the #BreakthroughPrize 's inaugural Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize is named after, check out this video that celebrates her groundbreaking work in geometry. It was filmed for her Fields Medal win in 2014.

Remembering the Life and Contributions of Fields Medalist Maryam Mirzakhani | Simons Foundation

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Maryam Mirzakhani was a 2013 Simons Investigator in Mathematics and also a truly lovely person. While her career was cut short, her story is inspiring. Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and figure out when a public tv station in your area is showing "Secrets of the Surface"!

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Don't miss SECRETS OF THE SURFACE @SecretsMathFilm during #WomensHistoryMonth ! Airing on public television stations via @Ampublictv on more than 120 stations via @PBS World Channel. Check local listings and our airdates page: @KTVU

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The Simons Foundation welcomes @DavidSpergel as President of the Simons Foundation. Today he makes the short move from @FlatironCCA , across the street!

David Spergel Takes the Helm as President of the Simons Foundation | Simons Foundation

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We were so pleased to host interns across the Simons Foundation & @FlatironInst for the summer of 2022. We are honored to be a part of their scientific careers! (Below is a photo of 3/4 of the intern class. We are proud of ALL of our interns for their great work this summer!)

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Congratulations to SueYeon Chung on being awarded the Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Award in Neuroscience! @s_y_chung is an associate research scientist & project leader at @FlatironCCN - and an assistant professor @NYU_CNS . Read more here:

Neuroscientist SueYeon Chung Awarded a Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship | Simons Foundation

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He set out to develop workable prosthetics for profoundly paralyzed people. Along the way, he helped usher in a novel framework for deciphering neural activity. -- A wonderful @SCglobalbrain profile on the late Krishna Shenoy, by @emilysinger #neuroscience

A Scientist’s Quest for Better Brain-Computer Interfaces Opens a Window on Neural Dynamics | Simons...

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The Simons Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) is now open for applications! The program’s goal is to spark & sustain interest in neuroscience among students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in neuro research.

Simons Foundation Accepting Applications for Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Fellowships |...

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Applications are now open for 2024–2025 Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) program! Deadline to apply is 5/1. Read more about eligibility and see if there is a lab near you:

Applications Open for 2024–2025 Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Neuroscience | Simons...

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We are pleased to announce the launch of 'The Transmitter' ( @_TheTransmitter ) - a new publication focused on helping neuroscientists stay current on the latest developments in the field & build new connections. Created by the team at @Spectrum ! Read more:

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“What we are trying to do with these new collaborations is encourage neuroscientists to take big risks and address the most important questions in the field.” - @DavidSpergel , President --- Read more here:

Simons Foundation Seeks Proposals for New Neuroscience Collaborations | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to the newest class of Simons Society of Fellows Junior Fellows! They were announced in this week's issue of @ScienceMagazine and online here: @Simons_SOF

The Simons Society of Fellows Welcomes Latest Class of Junior Fellows | Simons Foundation

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The Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology are now open for applications! Read more at the link below. Deadline to apply: 5/7.

Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology | Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support candidates who intend to pursue a career in basic research on fundamental problems in marine microbial ecology, with...

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The Simons Foundation is pleased to partner with the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at @UMBC to support the development of a diverse pipeline to STEM fields. This wonderful program is a model we hope to replicate at other institutions!

Simons Foundation Provides $2.5M To Support UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars, Plans New York Replication -...

UMBC and the Simons Foundation share the goal of diversifying the pipeline of STEM professionals. When Simons was looking for a partner to help them grow their work in that area, UMBC was the perfect...

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Happy Birthday to Michael Freedman - who entered college intending to major in art, but switched to math & went on to win the #FieldsMedal (and a Nat'l Medal of Science & a MacArthur fellowship...)! Read/watch more of his story in our Science Lives series.

Michael Freedman | Simons Foundation

By his family’s standards, Michael Freedman might be considered a bit of a slouch. The Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science and a MacArthur Foundation fellowship are all very well, but they...

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Congratulations to the staff of @QuantaMagazine , notably senior editor @nattyover for winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory writing.

Quanta Magazine’s Natalie Wolchover and Staff Awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory...

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The Simons Foundation is delighted to announce that astronomer Julianne Dalcanton ( @dalcantonJD ) will be the next director of @FlatironCCA .

Julianne Dalcanton Named Next Director of the Center for Computational Astrophysics | Simons...

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Congratulations to @arxiv for reaching 1 billion downloads! We wish continued success to this pre-print database that provides fast, free and open access to the latest scientific research. @Cornell

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Congratulations to the newest class of the Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN)! The 75 talented undergrads will gain hands-on research experience under the mentorship of early career scientists incl. grad students & postdocs.

Simons Foundation Announces Next Class of Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Fellows | Simons...

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Funding: The Scientific Software Research Faculty Award is now open for applications. This program aims to stimulate the development & maintenance of core scientific software infrastructure in academia by creating a new faculty-level career path.

Scientific Software Research Faculty Award | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to @cosmo_shirley on being named a finalist for the 2023 @BlavatnikAwards ! Shirley Ho leads our Cosmology X Data Science group at @FlatironCCA and is a professor at @nyuniversity . Read more here:

Shirley Ho Named a Finalist for the 2023 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists | Simons...

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The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Simons Center for Computational Physical Chemistry at @nyuniversity . Read more here:

Simons Foundation Funds Center for Computational Physical Chemistry at NYU | Simons Foundation

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Congrats to the first class of Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars! With support from Simons Foundation, these accomplished students will attend @stonybrooku with full scholarships, programmatic support and academic advising. Learn more about the program:

First Class of Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Announced | Simons Foundation

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News from @SCglobalbrain : "The Self-Organized Movement to Create an Inclusive Computational Neuroscience School" discusses @neuromatch 's interactive online course catering to more than 1,750 students in more than 70 countries.

The Self-Organized Movement to Create an Inclusive Computational Neuroscience School | Simons...

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Presidential Lecture 5/1: Lenka Zdeborová ( @zdeborova ) on "Statistical Physics of Machine Learning." NYC, 6pm. Free to attend but registration is required:

Statistical Physics of Machine Learning | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to @FlatironCCQ 's Antoine Georges on being elected as an international member of @theNASciences ! #NAS160

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We are pleased to announce our next class of Pivot Fellows - accomplished researchers who will apply their expertise & talent to a new field in mathematics or the natural sciences. Read more about their research plans here:

Simons Foundation Announces Second Class of Pivot Fellowship Recipients | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to Lázló Lovász & Avi Wigderson who share the 2021 # AbelPrize! We were lucky enough to have Avi interview Lázló for our Science Lives video series back in 2013 - incredible foresight, or lucky coincidence? @abel_prize #AbelPrize2021

László Lovász | Simons Foundation

Among the (sometimes) competitive community of mathematicians who (sometimes) happily self-identify as strange, László Lovász stands out. That’s because the only thing odd about Lovász…

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Watch: A professor of theoretical #physics and a 2021 Simons Investigator, Xie Chen of @IQIM_Caltech uses ideas and tools in quantum information to explore topological states of matter and study the relationships between them. @CalTech

Watch: Xie Chen on the Challenge and Promise of Quantum Information Systems | Simons Foundation

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Want some light weekend reading? --- "Time began at the Big Bang — or did it? Alternative ideas, including a universe that repeatedly reboots itself, suggest something came before the Big Bang." Check out another of our 25th Anniversary articles here:

Time Began at the Big Bang — or Did It? | Simons Foundation

Alternative ideas, including a universe that repeatedly reboots itself, suggest something came before the Big Bang.

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The Simons Foundation announces its new Pivot fellowship program, which provides funding for today’s brightest minds to apply their talent and expertise to a new field in mathematics or the natural sciences. Read more here:

New Simons Foundation ‘Pivot’ Fellowship Enables Researchers to Explore New Fields | Simons...

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News from @SCglobalbrain : The ability to record neural activity from populations of single cells in the human brain is expanding. What will these efforts reveal about neural dynamics? @ACPaulk @Harvard @MGHNeuroSci

Cracking the Neural Code in Humans | Simons Foundation

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We’re proud to partner with @StonyBrookU to build #TheExchange , a world-class climate solutions center just announced on Governors Island.

Stony Brook University Selected to Operate Center for Climate Solutions on New York’s Governors...

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The @NIH has recognized four outstanding neuroscientists supported by the Simons Foundation. Congratulations to Coleen Murphy ( @ctmurphy1 ), James Heys ( @jamesgheys1 ), Rui Costa ( @ruimcosta ) and Chethan Pandarinath ( @chethan )!

Simons-Supported Neuroscientists Win NIH Awards | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to our first class of Pivot Fellows! This fellowship will allow these wonderful researchers to explore a new field in mathematics or the natural sciences.

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Come visit us at booth #1504 at the #SACNAS2022 conference today and tomorrow! We will be here to answer questions about open positions & upcoming grant opportunities - and to hand out some pens, stickers, candy and even swag from @QuantaMagazine ! #NDiSTEM2022

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The Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain is pleased to announce its inaugural class of Bridge to Independence fellows. @SCglobalbrain 's BTI supports early-career systems & computational neuroscientists as they transition to independence. #neuroscience

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New article from @SCglobalbrain by @neurograce on the challenges of providing predictive coding — a theory of how the visual system works that focuses on comparing incoming information with an internal prediction.

The Challenges of Proving Predictive Coding | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to @Caltech 's Hirosi Ooguri ( @PlanckScale ) on being selected as a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow in Physics! Professor Ooguri is a longtime grantee and friend of the foundation. #guggfellows2023

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Calling undergrads interested in neuroscience research! There is one week left to apply for a SURFiN internship to work in one of our funded labs for the 2023-24 academic year. Deadline 5/4. Read more for eligibility & available locations:

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The Simons Foundation proudly inaugurated its @FlatironInst today, with help from @NYGovCuomo . #FlatironInstitute #computationalscience

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We are excited to introduce you to our new brand, with and our other media channels rolling over to reveal the new look! Read more here:

Simons Foundation Unveils New Logo and Visual Identity | Simons Foundation

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We still have a lot to learn about how our cells retain memories and drive our behavior. Using an unlikely source of information, Simons Junior Fellow @LeahHouri is working to solve this mystery. #mosquitoes #🦟 @Simons_SOF @RockefellerUniv

How Mosquitoes Can Help Us Unpack the Mysteries of Memory and Behavior | Simons Foundation

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News from @SCglobalbrain : Noise-Cancelling Method Enhances Ability to Predict Behavior from Brain Activity (Image: @chethan / @naturemethods )

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Congratulations to computational astrophysicist Adrian Price-Whalen ( @adrianprw ) of @FlatironCCA on being awarded the 2020 Blavatnik Regional Award for Young Scientists in the physical sciences and engineering category! @BlavatnikAwards

Astrophysicist Adrian Price-Whelan Receives Blavatnik Regional Award for Young Scientists | Simons...

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Congratulations to the 2018 Simons Investigators in math, physics, astrophysics, theoretical computer science and the mathematical modeling of living systems - announced today in print in @NYTScience and online here: #mathematics #physics #computerscience

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8/11: Simons Foundation Presents... Join Professor Jim Al-Kahili of @UniOfSurrey and @OlivierGingras9 of @FlatironCCQ for a conversation on some of the big open questions in physics & what excites them most about the future. NYC, 6pm. Register here:

Facing the Unknown | Simons Foundation

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Webinar 7/31: "Me and YouTube: The Surprising Benefits of Making Videos About Science and Mathematics" with @BradyHaran . Lecture is free but registration is required: @SF_Lectures

Me and YouTube: The Surprising Benefits of Making Videos About Science and Mathematics | Simons...

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The Simons Foundation welcomes @IvvetM as our new Director of Outreach, Education & Engagement, and will continue her work with @ScienceSandbox . Ivvet comes to us from @BritSciAssoc and we are so happy to have lured her across the pond! 🥯 🍕 🗽 #STEM

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Congratulations to the 2023 Simons Investigators in Math, Physics, Astrophysics & Computer Science - announced today in @NYTScience and online here:

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News from @SCglobalbrain : How the Brain Uses Neural Sequences in Navigation, Memory & Beyond - #SCGB director David Tank discusses how virtual reality & two-photon imaging can probe the role of neural sequences in cognition. #neuroscience @Princeton

How the Brain Uses Neural Sequences in Navigation, Memory and Beyond | Simons Foundation

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News: The State of Computational Neuroscience - Adrienne Fairhall, a computational neuroscientist at the @UW , reflects on how the field has evolved & the biggest issues yet to be solved.

The State of Computational Neuroscience | Simons Foundation

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We are proud of the dedication of the Simons family in this area and the continued hard work of SFARI ( @SFARIorg ) over the last 20 years. Congratulations to Jim and Marilyn on receiving the #INSAR2022 Advocate Award!

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The #INSAR2022 Advocate Award honors Marilyn and Jim Simons, co-founders of the Simons Foundation, for their pioneering and enduring support of groundbreaking autism science. @SimonsFdn

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A huge congratulations to @Simons_SOF junior fellow @oliver_philcox on winning the 2023 New Horizons Prize in Physics from @brkthroughprize ! The honor recognizes early-career researchers who have substantially impacted their field. Read more here:

Simons Society of Fellows Junior Fellow Oliver Philcox Awarded New Horizons Prize | Simons Founda...

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Join us for a conversation with world-renowned mathematician, teacher & author @stevenstrogatz and @7homaslin , editor of @QuantaMagazine , as they discuss his interests, inspirations and his latest project to popularize math & science in society. 3/18, 6pm.

The Joy of Wh(y) with Steven Strogatz | Simons Foundation

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The @SimonsFdn has allocated $250 million to fund up to 3 new collaborations that will conduct bold, transformational research into how our brains work. Deadline for Vision Statements is March 8. Learn more about the proposal process here: #neuroscience

Neuroscience Collaborations Vision Statements Call | Simons Foundation

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It's a double Science Lives birthday today. Happy 75th Birthday to Dusa McDuff! Check out her Science Lives interview where she discusses her life and work in symplectic geometry.

Dusa McDuff | Simons Foundation

A trip to Moscow in 1969 was a turning point for Dusa McDuff, then a promising young mathematician who was yet to find her mathematical path. In Soviet-era Moscow, many would-be artists or writers...

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Join @stephstem , @AyaOsman & Siavash Golkar (w/ @IvvetM ) as they discuss the importance of celebrating the intersections of identity in science & how that can foster a greater sense of belonging for future generations of scientists. 6/24, NYC. More info:

Labels and Lab Coats: Exploring Science Identity | Simons Foundation

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The @SCglobalbrain Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is now open for applications! This mentored internship program aims to spark interest in systems & comp neuroscience among students of diverse backgrounds underrepresented in research. Read more:

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Lecture 3/4: Corina Tarnita of @Princeton on "Self-Organization and Robustness in Biological Systems" NYC, 5pm.

Self-Organization and Robustness in Biological Systems | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to the new grantees of @SCAgingBrain - Thomas Clandinin, Philippe Mourrain, Kristen O'Connell, Catherine Kaczorowski and Vilas Menon! Read more about the research awards here: @Stanford @jacksonlab @Columbia

Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging Brain Announces New Research Awards | Simons...

The Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging Brain is pleased to announce two new collaborative projects funded through its research awards program. These projects focus on potentially...

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Congratulations to Simons Foundation executive vice president of Autism & Neuroscience, Kelsey Martin, on her election to the @theNASciences !

Kelsey Martin Elected to the National Academy of Sciences | Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation Executive Vice President of Autism and Neuroscience Kelsey Martin has been elected to the National Academy of Science.

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Behavioral neuroscientist and Simons Junior Fellow @AndreBToussain1 explores how pain sensitivity can exacerbate the risk of opioid addiction. Read more here: @Simons_SOF @ZuckermanBrain #neuroscience

Finding the Link Between Pain Sensitivity and Opioid Addiction | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to @QuantaMagazine on being selected as the "Top Website for #Science in 2018" by @RCScience !

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They’ve finally taken over the top spot! @QuantaMagazine is our pick for 2018’s top website for #scicomm ! Congrats @nattyover @7homaslin @KSHartnett

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Calling all early-career scientists! We are pleased to announce two new Bridge to Independence Awards from @SFARIorg and the @SCglobalbrain . Click here for more info: #autism #research #neuroscience #funding

Announcing Two New Bridge to Independence Awards from SFARI and the Simons Collaboration on the...

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Our Mathematics and Physical Sciences division is pleased to parter with @NSF to uncover the foundations of deep learning. #AI #MoDL #deeplearning

NSF, Simons Foundation partner to uncover foundations of deep learning

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. @stephstem , pictured here with Marilyn Simons, presents @DavidSpergel with @NSBPInc 's Mentoring Award of Excellence. The foundation is so proud of the Simons-NSBP Scholars and the work of the National Society of Black Physicists.

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Congratulations to David Donoho on winning the 2018 #GaussPrize . This award honors scientists whose mathematical research has had an impact outside mathematics. Check out the award video that debuted at #ICM2018 .

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The Independence Awards in @SCAgingBrain , @SCglobalbrain & @SFARIorg are now open for applications! These support talented early-career scientists from diverse & underrepresented backgrounds transitioning to independent research positions. Deadline: Jan 10

Simons Foundation Accepting Applications for Independence Fellows Program | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to the 2019 Simons Fellows in Math & Theoretical Physics, announced today in @NYTScience and online here:

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Congratulations to the 2021 Simons Fellows in mathematics and theoretical physics, announced today in @NYTScience and online here:

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Congratulations to the new class of junior fellows for the Simons Society of Fellows! The 12 new fellows come from a diverse range of fields, including biochemistry, climate science, quantum physics and theoretical computer science. @Simons_SOF

New Class of Junior Fellows Joins the Simons Society of Fellows | Simons Foundation

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New research from @FlatironInst researchers reveals the source of the mysterious swirling flows in some of nature’s largest cells, published in the April issue of @NaturePhysics . Read more: #biology #FlatironCCB @Michael80429772 @SayantanD2 @RezaFarhadifar

Researchers Crack Mystery of Swirling Vortexes in Egg Cells | Simons Foundation

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The @americanacad elected our co-founder and board chair Marilyn Simons to its 2024 class of new members. Congratulations, Marilyn!

Simons Co-Founder and Chair Marilyn Simons Elected to the AAAS | Simons Foundation

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected Marilyn H. Simons, board chair of the Simons Foundation, to its 2024 class of new members.

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SF is pleased to announce the launch of the Center for Computational Mathematics at the @FlatironInst . CCM's mission is to create new mathematical approaches, algorithms and software to advance scientific research in many disciplines. Visit CCM's website:

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Presidential Lecture 2/14: Hear from Ishmail Adbus-Saboor of @ZuckermanBrain on "Neurobiology for Social Touch, From Mice to Naked Mole Rats" NYC, 6pm. @Columbia

Neurobiology for Social Touch, From Mice to Naked Mole Rats | Simons Foundation

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The @SloanFoundation has awarded SueYeon Chung ( @s_y_chung ) one of its prestigious research fellowships, recognizing “early-career researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.”

Neuroscientist SueYeon Chung Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship | Simons Foundation

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For scientists transitioning to independent research positions in neuroscience and autism research - our Independence Awards are now open for applications! Please attend our virtual info session on 12/8 to learn more about these programs.

Simons Foundation Opens Applications for Independence Awards | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to @DavidSpergel for the @NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal, one of the highest awards to non-employees. @FlatironCCA

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 @BrainPrize from @lundbeckfonden ! Haim Sompolinsky ( @HSompolinsky ) and Larry Abbot are long-time friends of the foundation through the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain ( @SCglobalbrain ).

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Congratulations to @HSompolinsky @sejnowski and Dr. Abbot for winning the 2024 @BrainPrize . These three winners are being recognized for their pioneering contributions to the field of computational and theoretical neuroscience. #TheBrainPrize2024

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Congratulations to @FlatironCCQ 's Giacomo Torlai ( @giactorlai ) on winning the 2020 Nicholas Metropolis Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Work in Computational Physics from @APSphysics ! This award would have been presented yesterday at #APSMarch .

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The Simons Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2nd class of Pivot Fellowships. The program provides funding for today’s brightest minds to apply their talent & expertise to a new field in mathematics or the natural sciences. Deadline: May 15.

Simons Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Second Class of Pivot Fellows | Simons Foundation

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Check out this interview with @Simons_SOF Junior Fellow @begum_aydin_ on "The Fascinating Symphony at Play Between the Gut’s Neurons, Immune Cells and Microbes." Aydin is a postdoc researcher in the Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology at @RockefellerUniv .

The Fascinating Symphony at Play Between the Gut’s Neurons, Immune Cells and Microbes | Simons...

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. @Simons_SOF Junior Fellow Lynn Yap ( @lynnyap12 ) fuses expertise in #neuroscience with #chemistry to understand how our brains detect and encode new information. Read the convo here: @ZuckermanBrain @Columbia

How Do Our Neurons Change When We Encounter New Things? | Simons Foundation

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On April 13, @NASA awarded Simons Foundation president @DavidSpergel its Exceptional Public Service Medal. This medal is awarded to recipients whose “record of achievements sets a benchmark for other nongovernment contributors to follow.” Read more here:

David Spergel Receives NASA’s Exceptional Public Service Medal | Simons Foundation

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Congratulations to @UCBerkeley 's Chung-Pei Ma on being named one of the 2022 #AASFellows ! As a past MPS Investigator, we highlighted some of her excellent work in our 2012 Annual Report.

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We are honoring 23 members for extraordinary achievement and service by naming them AAS Fellows. Congratulations to the Class of 2022. #AASFellows

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Congratulations to the 20 scientists named to the new class of 2017 Simons Investigators, announced here:

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Read the @NatureNeuro Q&A with @Kelsey_C_Martin (EVP of Autism & Neuroscience at @Simonsfdn ) to learn about the various leadership roles she has held throughout her career, community impact, and the role of philanthropic organizations in science.

In conversation with Kelsey Martin

Nature Neuroscience - As Nature Neuroscience celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are having conversations with both established leaders in the field and those earlier in their careers to discuss...

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Join us on 9/21 to hear research scientist @wsisaac of @DeepMind give a lecture on algorithmic fairness and ethical guidelines & technical mitigations for future technology development. NYC, 6pm.