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Released: 14-Sep-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute Opening and Ribbon Cutting on September 17
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute will take place on Saturday, September 17th at 2:45 pm ET. Stephen Hawking, PI Distinguished Research Chair, will join Neil Turok, PI Director, and dignitaries via video for the official grand opening. Other research, training, and outreach special announcements will follow.

Released: 2-Sep-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Africa’s Math & Science Stars to Shine at New Centre in Senegal
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Mathematics underpins science, technology and modern society – from cell phones to computers and satellites. On September 6, 2011, the Government of Senegal led by His Excellency President Abdoulaye Wade and international partners will open a new pan-African centre of excellence for Africa’s brightest math and science graduates, in a beautiful seaside location in Mbour, 80 km south of Dakar.

Released: 28-Jul-2011 3:15 PM EDT
Stephen Hawking Centre Grand Open at Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The all new Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute launches from September 16 to 18, and can be explored– along with the mysteries and wonders of our universe –through a series of special events, self-guided tours of the 55,000 square foot expansion, interactive exhibits, PI Public Lectures and many opportunities to chat with Perimeter’s international scientists.

Released: 13-Jul-2011 8:55 AM EDT
Eight New Distinguished Research Chairs Join Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, is pleased to announce the appointment of 8 more outstanding international scientists as Perimeter Institute Distinguished Research Chairs. These researchers include: James Bardeen, Ganapathy Baskaran, Jim Gates, Frans Pretorius, Eva Silverstein, Paul Steinhardt , Gerard ‘t Hooft, Senthil Todadri

Released: 9-Jun-2011 2:40 PM EDT
Unprecedented Int’l Meeting Releases Preliminary Vision for Our Energy Future
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Global energy summit in Waterloo, Canada offers ideas for action on sustainable low-carbon electricity

Released: 8-Jun-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Heading Towards a Global Energy Roadmap: Preliminary Outcomes of the Global Energy Meet to be Released at 2 pm ET on June 9, 2011
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

At 2 pm ET on June 9th, 2011 – following four days of closed-door working sessions and over a dozen public events – the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 will conclude with the presentation of its major outcomes. This presentation, known as the Equinox Communiqué, will summarize the results of the private working sessions involving pioneering scientific experts, next-generation leaders from around the globe, and seasoned advisors from science, engineering, public policy, and industry.

Released: 8-Jun-2011 3:00 AM EDT
High Voltage! Power Experts Pull Out All The Stops at Int'l Energy Meet
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Sometimes green energy experts just need a hug... ALSO releasing a global energy roadmap PLUS new daily event photos, videos and your guide to underreported stories

Released: 5-Jun-2011 7:00 AM EDT
Where Will Your Electrons Come From in 2030?
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In 2030, when you plug in your toaster, car or smart phone, where will the electricity come from? Or, will the electrons be there at all?

Released: 24-May-2011 11:35 AM EDT
Government of Ghana Invests in AIMS
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute is pleased to announce that the Government of Ghana has committed US$1.5 million to the centrepiece of PI’s global outreach effort, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI).

Released: 12-May-2011 12:00 PM EDT
Last Call for Media Travel Grants – Equinox Summit: Energy 2030
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

From June 5 to 9, 2011, Waterloo Global Science Initiative launches the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 – an ambitious undertaking to reboot the global conversation on energy and learn how cutting-edge science and technology may advance an electrified and low-carbon future.

Released: 12-May-2011 11:45 AM EDT
Living Through Four Revolutions
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Professor Freeman Dyson will share his experience of surviving World War Two, and unexpectedly finding himself alive and young at the dawn of four simultaneous revolutions – Space, Nuclear Energy, Genomes, and Computers – that would continue transforming the world for the following sixty-five years.

Released: 5-May-2011 11:50 AM EDT
Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 – Ingenuity in Energy Solutions
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

June 5 to 9, 2011 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, the Waterloo Global Science Initiative presents the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 – a global conversation on how cutting-edge science and technology can be used to strategize for a sustainable energy future.

Released: 14-Apr-2011 4:25 PM EDT
Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 – Media Travel Grants Available
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

June 5 to 9, WGSI launches Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 – a global conversation about how cutting edge science can help us build a more sustainable future. We're offering a limited number of media travel grants to assist journalists to cover the Summit. Application deadline: May 16 at 9am EST.

Released: 12-Apr-2011 3:35 PM EDT
Biotech Pioneer to Give Upcoming PI Public Lecture
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

On Wednesday, May 4, as part of Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, Dr. Leroy Hood, a pioneer in systems approaches to biology and medicine, will discuss emerging technologies that may transform medical research over the next decade.

Released: 16-Mar-2011 4:55 PM EDT
Perimeter Institute to Host Sir Roger Penrose
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Einstein’s theory of relativity combines space and time into a unified notion. Twistor theory goes beyond this and examines paths taken by light and other particles without mass – in an attempt to understand our universe at a deeper level, including the foundations of quantum physics.

Released: 17-Feb-2011 10:55 AM EST
Inspiring Ingenuity in Energy Solutions
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Flash forward 20 years... What if our best efforts to lower carbon emissions, wean off fossil fuels, and plan for a soaring population weren’t enough? June 5 to 9, 2011 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, the Waterloo Global Science Initiative presents the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 – a global conversation on how science and technology can help solve our current energy crisis.

Released: 9-Feb-2011 10:20 AM EST
If the Sun Were Made of Bananas
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Did you know you could fit the entire human race in the volume of a sugar cube? Or that, if the Sun were made of bananas, it wouldn't make much difference? Or that 98 per cent of the Universe is invisible?

Released: 6-Jan-2011 1:00 PM EST
Hunting for Habitable Planets
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

On Wednesday, January 26, as part of Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, Sara Seager will share her unique insights into recent Kepler announcements, and detail pioneering technology developments that will fuel the search for life on other worlds.

Released: 29-Nov-2010 11:40 AM EST
BMO gives $4 Million to Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

BMO’s $4 million gift to Perimeter Institute to accelerate research and innovation in Canada. Establishes the BMO Financial Group Isaac Newton Chair in Theoretical Physics at Perimeter Institute.

Released: 26-Nov-2010 8:00 AM EST
Media Alert: Nov. 29 Announcement at Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Bill Downe, CEO of BMO Financial Group, and Mike Lazaridis, Chair of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), will make a special announcement at PI on Monday, November 29th at 5:45 pm EST.

Released: 10-Nov-2010 6:00 AM EST
Eric Mazur to ‘Stop Time’ at Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

On Wednesday, December 1, as part of Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, Eric Mazur of Harvard University, will discuss the concept of time and review historical attempts to "stop time," that is, to capture events of very short duration.

Released: 15-Oct-2010 9:00 AM EDT
‘Quantum Hanky-Panky’ at Perimeter Institute Lecture
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Experimental evidence suggests that living organisms are using quantum mechanics in to enhance the efficiency of photosynthesis. Dr. Seth Lloyd (MIT) will show how plants and bacteria perform quantum information processing, and how creatures engage in ‘quantum hanky-panky’ in survive and reproduce.

Released: 15-Sep-2010 4:30 PM EDT
Why Did Isaac Newton Believe in Alchemy?
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In the first lecture of the season on October 6th at Perimeter Institute, William R. Newman, Distinguished Professor in History and Philosophy of Science at Indiana University, will highlight a curious fascination of one of the most profound scientists to have ever lived, Sir Isaac Newton.

Released: 7-Jul-2010 8:00 AM EDT
PI & Canada Partner on Growing Science & Technology
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

During a special visit to Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) tied to the centre’s Global Outreach activities, the Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper announced new federal funding of $20 CDN million to speed the growth of science and technology capacity in Africa.

20-Jun-2010 5:30 PM EDT
Stephen Hawking on PI and Progress
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In a public address before a packed audience at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), Prof. Stephen Hawking, PI Distinguished Research Chair, recounted his research, life and times, saying that it has been a glorious period to contribute to our picture of the universe.

Released: 14-Jun-2010 12:35 PM EDT
Two New Faculty Members to Join Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Faculty members, Dr. Natalia Toro and Dr. Philip Schuster, to its research team.

Released: 19-May-2010 2:45 PM EDT
I Love Science Contest Winners to See Stephen Hawking
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) today announced the winners of its “I Love Science” youth video contest. The two grand prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid round trip to PI and be part of the “Hawking at the Perimeter” television special on June 20, 2010.

Released: 16-Apr-2010 3:20 PM EDT
PI Congratulates Cliff Burgess on CAP-CRM Prize
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

PI Associate Faculty Member Cliff Burgess wins 2010 CAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Released: 5-Apr-2010 1:55 PM EDT
The Science of Galaxy Zoo
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Chris Lintott, principal investigator of the Galaxy Zoo project, will offer an engaging presentation of the weird and wonderful objects identified by Galaxy Zoo users and a few tales from the ups and downs of citizen science.

Released: 5-Feb-2010 1:00 PM EST
Stephen Hawking to Visit Canada’s Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is pleased to announce that Prof. Stephen Hawking will visit the institute in Waterloo, Ontario, this summer to conduct scientific research and participate in a televised outreach event.

Released: 1-Dec-2009 3:50 PM EST
Top Quark: The Elusive Truth, Perimeter Institute Public Lecture
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

On Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm, as part of PI’s Public Lecture Series, Prof. Michael E. Peskin will review current knowledge of the top quark and explain how this knowledge has been obtained through experiments at the giant particle accelerators.

Released: 25-Oct-2009 7:00 PM EDT
Waterloo Global Science Initiative Announced
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute to Host International Conference to Help Advance Science Policy-making.

Released: 20-Oct-2009 9:45 PM EDT
Ten New Distinguished Research Chairs Join Perimeter
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is pleased to announce the appointment of ten more outstanding international scientists to the positions of Perimeter Institute Distinguished Research Chairs.

Released: 15-Oct-2009 9:25 PM EDT
Perimeter Institute – Announcement - Stephen Hawking
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

On Saturday, October 17, at 4pm EDT, Canada’s Perimeter Institute will make special announcements that involve Prof. Stephen Hawking. Media are invited to attend and obtain interviews.

Released: 6-Oct-2009 8:00 PM EDT
Local Connections to the Cosmos Right Here in Waterloo and Guelph!
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The full-scale model of the next Mars rover, the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), is on loan outside the United States for the first time and will make its Canadian debut at Perimeter Institute’s Quantum to Cosmos Festival, running October 15-25 in Waterloo.

Released: 2-Oct-2009 12:20 PM EDT
Looking At Your Weird & Wired Future
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Quantum Tamers: Revealing Our Weird and Wired Future is a new television documentary that will air October 20th and shares the coming quantum technological revolution.

Released: 24-Sep-2009 4:00 PM EDT
Quantum to Cosmos Festival Puts Physics on Centre Stage
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary and contributes to Canada’s National Science & Technology week this October. Quantum to Cosmos: Ideas for the Future (Q2C) will take a global audience from the strange world of subatomic particles to the outer frontiers of the universe.

Released: 18-Sep-2009 1:45 PM EDT
PI and the University of Waterloo Celebrate Launch of Perimeter Scholars International
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

They’ve come from 17 countries around the world, and though they may speak different languages at home, here in Waterloo, they all speak physics, all the time.

Released: 15-Sep-2009 9:45 PM EDT
Quantum to Cosmos Festival: Online and Around the World
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

With only one month to go until launch, Perimeter Institute’s Quantum to Cosmos Festival is gaining interest – on-site, online and on TVO.

Released: 11-Sep-2009 4:30 PM EDT
Q2C Festival includes Mars Rover, Quantum Computing Demo
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Find out what happens when you mix liquid nitrogen, quantum physics and lasers – in 12 minutes or less. Then challenge your balance in a two-person gyroscope before ogling a full-scale model of the next Mars Rover, catching a sci-fi flick at the Q2C Film Festival or wrapping up your adventure with engaging debate at ‘Science in the Pub’ or captivating jazz with a physics flair in the intimate Black Hole Bistro.

Released: 3-Sep-2009 3:00 PM EDT
Full Program of Q2C Lectures and Panels now Available
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Immerse yourself in quantum computing, robotics, the nature of time, space exploration and the potential of green technology! The full program of talks and panels for the Quantum to Cosmos Festival, coming October 15-25, has just been released at www.q2cfestival.com.

Released: 25-Aug-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Quantum Computing: Are You Ready for This Upgrade?
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

If you are curious about the potential of quantum computing, you will want to keep your eye on “Harnessing Quantum Physics”. This is one of many panel discussions coming your way as part of the Quantum to Cosmos Festival, running on-site, online and on TV from October 15-25, 2009.

Released: 20-Aug-2009 11:50 AM EDT
Jaume Gomis Wins Early Researcher Award
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute Faculty member Jaume Gomis has won an Early Researcher Award from the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) of Ontario. Early Researcher Awards help promising, recently-appointed Ontario researchers build their research teams of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants and associates.

Released: 14-Aug-2009 4:45 PM EDT
Q2C Festival Announces Additions to Fall Lineup
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

A who's who of science communicators and scientists has been added to the Quantum to Cosmos Festival lineup.

Released: 24-Jul-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Free Online Enrichment Programs in Modern Physics-24/7
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

A busy fall lineup of free programs from Perimeter Institute will keep your students engaged!

Released: 23-Jul-2009 10:00 PM EDT
Q2C Festival Announces Additions to Fall Lineup
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

An additional 11 cutting-edge scientists, writers, and thinkers have been added to the Quantum to Cosmos Festival lineup.

Released: 13-Jul-2009 3:10 PM EDT
Perimeter Institute's Freddy Cachazo Wins Major Prize
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute Faculty member Freddy Cachazo has been awarded the prestigious Gribov Medal from the European Physical Society (EPS), "for his research with others that led to significant simplifications in the calculation of scattering amplitudes in both gauge theories and gravity ones."

Released: 19-Jun-2009 10:00 AM EDT
Quantum & Cosmos Panels at Science Media Conference
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Q. What do Alain Aspect, Kip Thorne, Anton Zeilinger, Sir Martin Rees, Raymond Laflamme, Neil Turok, Joseph Emerson and Simon Singh all have in common? A. They are sharing fresh insights from the frontiers of science at the World Conference of Science Journalists in London on June 30th, 2009.

Released: 12-Jun-2009 4:00 PM EDT
Perimeter Institute's "Quantum to Cosmos" Festival
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

For 10 exciting days this October, Perimeter Institute's 10th anniversary science celebration "Quantum to Cosmos: Ideas for the Future" will take a global audience from the strange subatomic world to the outer frontiers of the universe.

Released: 5-Jun-2009 3:00 PM EDT
New Canadian Science Festival in Waterloo
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Perimeter Institute, and John Matlock, Director of External Relations and Outreach, will announce details on June 12th, 2009, of an innovative, public science festival coming in October, 2009.


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