Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Established1999
TypeResearch institute
Location
Websitewww.perimeterinstitute.ca
www.pitp.ca
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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI, Perimeter, PITP) is an independent research centre in foundational theoretical physics located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1999.[2] The institute's founding and major benefactor is Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Lazaridis.[3]

The original building, designed by Saucier + Perrotte,[4] opened in 2004[5] and was awarded a Governor General's Medal for Architecture in 2006.[6] The Stephen Hawking Centre, designed by Teeple Architects, was opened in 2011[7] and was LEED Silver certified in 2015.[8]

In addition to research, Perimeter also provides scientific training and educational outreach activities to the general public. This is done in part through Perimeter's Educational Outreach team.[9]

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  3. ^ Bonikowsky, Laura Neilson. "Mike Lazaridis". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  4. ^ Saucier + Perrotte. {{cite encyclopedia}}: |website= ignored (help)
  5. ^ THEODORE, DAVID. "Perimeter Institute for Research in Theoretical Physics". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  6. ^ "Governor General's Medals in Architecture — Past Recipients | RAIC | Architecture Canada". www.raic.org. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  7. ^ "Hawking to open new wing that bears his name | TheRecord.com". TheRecord.com. 2011-03-07. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  8. ^ "Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute | Project 11818 -- Canada Green Building Council". leed.cagbc.org. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  9. ^ "Physics in Canada – Mission: Outreach" (PDF). 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2011-12-08.