Released: 13-Sep-2005 12:30 PM EDT
Honouring Einstein in the 21st Century
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics has invited the world's scientific community to North America's most comprehensive event marking the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's "miracle year". The Institute will host the festival at its award-winning research facility near Toronto, Canada, from September 30 to October 23, 2005.

Released: 29-Sep-2005 6:00 PM EDT
EinsteinFest
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Experience the transformative times of Albert Einstein at Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, just west of Toronto, in Waterloo, Ontario. Enjoy free displays, exhibitions, demonstrations, lectures, and the Physica Phantastica Centre for Kids.

Released: 25-Oct-2005 4:15 PM EDT
Canada’s “EinsteinFest” a Success and Attracts Over 28,000
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Canada's "EinsteinFest" a success and attracts over 28,000 to "˜Think Big' at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Released: 19-Jan-2006 3:30 PM EST
Study Questions Dark Matter in Galaxies and Clusters of Galaxies
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Paper examines galaxy rotation curve data without dark matter in a quest to describe modified laws of acceleration and gravity. Novel approach may help lead to an explanation of the Pioneer 10 - 11 spacecraft anomaly.

Released: 9-Feb-2006 1:20 PM EST
Event News from Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

1) Mathematical Aspects of Quantum Adiabatic Approximation; 2) Introduction to Quantum Gravity; 3) Lisa Randall at PI; 4) Event Horizons "“ Cultural Activities at Perimeter Institute; 5) Evolving Laws Discussion.

Released: 24-Mar-2006 8:45 AM EST
Perimeter Institute Welcomes Renewed Ontario Investment
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Government of Ontario announced key investments today in strategic research and innovation projects. This includes an increase in its financial commitment to Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) in recognition of its accomplishments and future directions in scientific research and educational outreach.

Released: 10-Apr-2006 4:00 PM EDT
Student Applications Now Being Accepted for Summer Science Camps
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The "International Summer School for Young Physicists" will now accept up to 100 students from across Canada and around the world to participate in science camps this July and August, 2006.

Released: 17-Apr-2006 9:30 AM EDT
More Science Students Can Attend Canadian Workshops
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Students can now apply for summer physics camps at Canada's Perimeter Institute

Released: 8-May-2006 3:00 PM EDT
12-Qubits Reached in Quantum Information Quest
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In the drive to understand and harness quantum effects as they relate to information processing, scientists in Waterloo and Massachusetts have benchmarked quantum control methods on a 12-Qubit system. Their research was performed on the largest quantum information processor to date.

Released: 24-May-2006 5:25 PM EDT
Top Ontario Teachers to Ponder Curriculum
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is hosting an important gathering of Ontario's top physics teachers for a three-day conference examining science education, teaching methods and the transformative potential of modern physics.

Released: 1-Jun-2006 9:20 AM EDT
Nobel Prize Laureate to Address Canadians at Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The "Night with Nobel" will be held on-site in Perimeter Institute's award winning research complex, located just outside Toronto in Waterloo, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 6 at 7pm. Full details available online at www.perimeterinstitute.ca.

Released: 22-Jun-2006 5:55 PM EDT
Abner Shimony Conference Only 4 Weeks Away
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

From July 18-21, 2006, a remarkable event will be held at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, to mark the achievements of renowned physicist and philosopher Abner Shimony.

Released: 20-Jul-2006 9:00 AM EDT
Top Canadian Superstring Theorist, Rob Myers, Inducted into Royal Society
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Top Scientist Honored. Rob Myers, Faculty member at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (just outside Toronto) has been named a Royal Society of Canada Fellow. Prof. Myers is only 1 of 10 distinguished scientists accepted into the Mathematical and Physical Scientists division this year.

Released: 31-Aug-2006 5:10 PM EDT
Top Scientist to Join Canada’s Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (just outside Toronto) welcomes Michael Aaron Nielsen to Faculty beginning May, 2007.

Released: 11-Sep-2006 3:50 PM EDT
Laurent Freidel becomes Faculty at Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Laurent Freidel, PhD L'ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (1994), has made many notable contributions in the field of Quantum Gravity and will join Perimeter Institute as its ninth faculty member in September of this year.

Released: 20-Sep-2006 3:55 PM EDT
Postdoctoral Applications Open at Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions beginning in the Fall of 2007.

Released: 23-Nov-2006 7:00 AM EST
Global Warming Scientist in Canada to Speak on “From Here to Eternity”
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

David Archer, scientist and author on the hot topic of global warming, will be in Ontario on December 6, 2006 to take part in Perimeter Institute's popular monthly public lecture series. He will describe the issue in complete context and use the geologic record of past climate change to predict the trajectory of global warming into the deep future.

Released: 23-Jan-2007 5:35 PM EST
Science Teachers to Benefit from Expanded Workshops in Canada
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

A popular summer camp for science teachers is growing to accommodate international participants. The "Einstein Plus Workshop on Modern Physics" at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is expanding to include 3 one-week sessions and accommodate up to 120 educators from across Canada and around the world.

Released: 29-Jan-2007 3:00 PM EST
Summer Science Camp for Students at Canada’s Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Students age 16 and 17 with a keen interest in science can now apply to attend the "International Summer School for Young Physicists" (ISSYP) at Canada's Perimeter Institute.

Released: 29-Jan-2007 3:00 PM EST
Young ‘Einsteins’ Can Attend Summer Science Camps in Canada
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Budding young physicists, age 16 and 17, can now apply to attend the "International Summer School for Young Physicists" (ISSYP) at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Released: 31-Jan-2007 4:00 PM EST
Top Scientist to be in Canada Regarding CERN’s LHC, Big Questions and More
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Nima Arkani-Hamed, a noted particle theorist and Professor of Physics at Harvard University, will be in Canada on Wednesday, February 7th to provide his insights. He investigates a number of mysteries and interactions in nature "“ puzzles that are likely to have experimental consequences in the next few years via particle accelerators, like the LHC, as well as cosmological observations.

Released: 6-Mar-2007 8:45 AM EST
Expert on Extraterrestrial Intelligence to Visit Waterloo, Ontario
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Jill Tarter, Director for the Center for SETI Research, will be in Ontario on March 7, 2007 to take part in Perimeter Institute's popular monthly public lecture series. She will speak on the topic of "Life, the Universe and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)".

Released: 27-Mar-2007 8:45 AM EDT
Quantum Cryptography: A Tale of Secrets Hidden and Revealed Through the Laws of Physics
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Throughout history, sophisticated codes have been developed in an attempt to keep important data from prying eyes. But now, new technologies are emerging based on the surprising laws of quantum physics. These powerful techniques threaten to crack some secret codes in widespread use today and, at the same time, offer new quantum cryptographic protocols which could one day profoundly alter the way we safeguard critical information.

Released: 22-May-2007 5:25 PM EDT
Perimeter Institute Executive Director to Seek New Challenges
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

It was announced today that Howard Burton, Executive Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), will be departing the organization in the near future.

Released: 4-Jun-2007 5:45 PM EDT
Expert to Examine Asteroid Impact and Dinosaurs
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Jay Melosh, Regents Professor of Planetary Science at the Lunar and Planetary Lab at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, will be in Canada on June 6th to examine past history and present day research into asteroid impacts on earth.

Released: 17-Jul-2007 5:40 PM EDT
Budding Young Einsteins Descend on Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

100 of the brightest young minds from over 30 countries across the world, have earned positions at the prestigious International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP) at Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI).

Released: 20-Sep-2007 5:10 PM EDT
Interim Scientific Director Announced at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Board of Directors of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Myers to the position of Interim Scientific Director following unanimous endorsement by the Institute's Faculty and Associate members.

Released: 1-Oct-2007 5:50 PM EDT
Great Debate, Quantum Physics Explored by Scientist Visiting Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Alain Aspect of the Institute d'Optique and Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, will be speaking at a Perimeter Institute Public Lecture to be held on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 pm in Waterloo, Ontario.

Released: 15-Oct-2007 8:15 AM EDT
Leonard Susskind Joins Perimeter Institute as Associate Member
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce that renowned scientist Leonard Susskind has joined its Faculty as an Associate Member.

Released: 31-Oct-2007 8:45 AM EDT
World’s Most Powerful Microscope, the Large Hadron Collider
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

This talk will discuss the Large Hadron Collider, the largest scientific experiment ever attempted and the complex international efforts to bring the 27 km-long machine to life, including Canada's involvement.

Released: 3-Dec-2007 6:45 PM EST
Physics of Information: From Entanglement to Black Holes
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Special debate with four prominent physicists hosted by CBC's Bob McDonald.

Released: 1-Feb-2008 9:00 AM EST
Science Camps for Students and Teachers at Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Exciting summer science camps for students & teachers at Canada's Perimeter Institute.

Released: 5-Feb-2008 9:00 AM EST
"Rocketeers" Reach for Space – Science Writer in Canada
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In the "˜second space age', human spaceflight may no longer be the domain of governments. Dream-chasing entrepreneurs and clever engineers are aggressively blazing new trails into the heavens and preparing the world for an era of space tourism, fast point-to-point earth travel and even orbiting hotels.

Released: 27-Feb-2008 11:15 AM EST
What Banged?
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

On Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 pm, Perimeter Institute will examine 'the Big Bang' theory with preeminent physicist Dr. Neil Turok, Cambridge University, in a sold-out public lecture.

Released: 11-Mar-2008 9:00 AM EDT
New Video on "Dark Matter" with Teacher Notes to Benefit Students
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is now providing the first in a new series of in-class, educational resources designed to help high school teachers introduce and guide students through a variety of topics in science.

Released: 1-May-2008 8:00 AM EDT
Raymond Laflamme Receives Prestigious “Premier's Discovery Award”
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In a special ceremony honouring Ontario's top, innovative scientists, Dr. Raymond Laflamme has received the prestigious Premier's Discovery Award for his contributions to natural sciences and engineering.

Released: 6-May-2008 8:40 AM EDT
Nobel Laureate Gerard ’t Hooft at Canada’s Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Eminent scientist and Nobel Laureate Gerard 't Hooft to present a Perimeter Institute Public Lecture.

Released: 6-May-2008 5:10 PM EDT
Leading Scientist to be New Executive Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

You are invited to view an important, live webcast announcement by Mike Lazaridis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), regarding the appointment of a new Executive Director - an internationally respected scientist of the highest order who will lead PI in the next, exciting phase of development.

Released: 9-May-2008 11:00 AM EDT
Dr. Neil Turok Appointed Executive Director of Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Board of Directors of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Neil Turok to the position of Executive Director.

Released: 4-Jun-2008 7:15 PM EDT
Mike Lazaridis Donates Additional $50 Million to Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In a new and generous act of personal philanthropy, Mike Lazaridis has provided an additional $50 million (Canadian) to Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI). This private donation increases his personal contributions to $150 million in the research institute.

Released: 27-Aug-2008 11:15 AM EDT
Brian Greene to Launch Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dr. Brian Greene, noted professor and award-winning writer, will launch the highly anticipated seventh season of Perimeter Institute's Public Lecture series on Wednesday, September 3.

Released: 29-Sep-2008 4:00 PM EDT
Before the Big Bang?
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Sir Roger Penrose, prominent lecturer and author, as well as highly distinguished mathematician and theoretical physicist, will give Perimeter Institute's next public lecture on Wednesday, October 1.

Released: 20-Oct-2008 12:30 PM EDT
Luis Lehner to Join PI as Associate Faculty Member
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Lehner as an Associate Faculty member.

Released: 3-Nov-2008 10:55 AM EST
Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek to Speak on “New Golden Age” at Perimeter Institute Public Lecture
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Prof. Frank Wilczek, Nobel laureate, distinguished theoretical physicist and noted author, will give Perimeter Institute's next public lecture on Wednesday, November 5.

Released: 20-Nov-2008 10:10 AM EST
“The Physics of Impossible Things” at Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Prof. Ben Schumacher of Kenyon College will speak on "The Physics of Impossible Things" December 3rd at Perimeter Institute.

Released: 27-Nov-2008 5:00 PM EST
Stephen Hawking to Regularly Visit Perimeter Institute
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 internationally renowned scientist Professor Stephen Hawking to the position of PI Distinguished Research Chair.

Released: 11-Dec-2008 2:25 PM EST
Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) Provides New Opportunity
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), in partnership with the University of Waterloo, has launched Perimeter Scholars International (PSI), a concentrated Masters level course for exceptional students who wish to become researchers in theoretical physics.

Released: 19-Dec-2008 3:40 PM EST
Roger Penrose and Frank Wilczek Lectures Now Available Online
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Sir Roger Penrose and Prof. Frank Wilczek share their scientific views in two new presentations, now viewable online.

Released: 27-Jan-2009 2:00 PM EST
Perimeter Scholars International
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Several outstanding lecturers and patrons have now joined the new Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) course to provide an exciting new path for top physics students.

Released: 5-Feb-2009 12:05 PM EST
International Summer School for Young Physicists
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is now accepting applications for a free summer science camp for senior high school students, age 16 and 17, who intend to pursue post-secondary physics.


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