1. Jim Simons, Community Builder.
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Senechal, Marjorie
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PUBLIC understanding of science , *QUANTUM field theory , *TEACHERS , *PATTERNS (Mathematics) , *AWARD winners - Abstract
This article discusses the mathematical communities that Jim Simons supported throughout his life. Simons was a renowned mathematician, a successful investor, and a generous philanthropist. He founded the Simons Foundation in 1994, which supports research in mathematics and the basic sciences. Simons also contributed to various organizations and initiatives, such as the Institute for Advanced Study, the Math for America program, the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics, and the National Museum of Mathematics. His philanthropic efforts aimed to foster collaboration and advance knowledge in mathematics and science. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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