Science Sandbox

Science Sandbox is dedicated to inspiring a deeper interest in science, especially among those who don’t think of themselves as science enthusiasts. You don’t have to be a scientist to think like one.
Outreach & Education initiatives extend the Simons Foundation core mission by disseminating scientific knowledge, engaging individuals in the process of science, promoting opportunities for learning science and math concepts, and encouraging philanthropy that supports basic science research.
Science Sandbox is dedicated to inspiring a deeper interest in science, especially among those who don’t think of themselves as science enthusiasts. You don’t have to be a scientist to think like one.
Quanta is an editorially independent magazine that is devoted to providing informative and accessible coverage of current issues in mathematics and basic science.
Simons Foundation Lectures are free public colloquia related to basic science and mathematics. These high-level talks are intended for professors, students, postdocs and business professionals, but interested people from the metropolitan area are welcome as well.
MƒA keeps great math and science teachers in the profession by providing financial support and an exciting community focused on pedagogical scholarship. We believe that when teaching is rewarding, our most accomplished teachers will remain in the profession longer, and when the profession is exciting, it will attract talented new teachers as well.
The Simons Foundation has supported a select number of organizations that work to advance the awareness and the understanding of the importance of science. Recipients of Simons Foundation support include the World Science Festival Foundation, MSRI’s National Math Festival, the National Museum of Mathematics, the Simons Summer Research Fellows, and the URECA Program at Stony Brook University.
The Simons Foundation is a founding member of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, an important voice for discovery-driven research and a resource for philanthropists seeking guidance on how to support research in basic science.