Progress Through Math & Science

From Archimedes to Newton to Einstein, much of the most profound work in physics has been deeply intertwined with the geometric side of mathematics. Since then, and with the advent of such areas as quantum field theory and string theory, developments in geometry and physics have become if anything more interrelated.

The Simons Foundation supports the work of institutions and organizations that give many of the world's best mathematicians and physicists the opportunity to work and interact in environments designed to enhance progress. Through symposia, visiting lectureships and the support of under-served communities of scientists, these institutions are broadening the reach of these important disciplines.

The principles of physics and mathematics are the bedrock of the universe, and yet they often go unappreciated by the public. Part of our mission is also to train students and educators in these disciplines, and to organize programs that can introduce the wonders of these fields to children and to the general public.