Simons Foundation

Last year, we supported programs that advanced the frontiers of research in #math and basic #science around the world. Our 2024 annual report dives deep into a handful of these endeavors: annualreports.simonsfoundation.org/2024/

In celebration of #BrainAwarenessWeek, here's a recap of some of our news and perspectives spotlighting advances in brain research.

April is quickly approaching, and that means we're getting closer to #AutismAcceptanceMonth! Our annual webinar with SPARK's fearless leader: ✨ Thursday, April 2nd — 3:00pm-4:00pm EST ✨ Dr. @WendyKChung Register to join live via Zoom: bit.ly/4sq05hy

#FlatironCCM researcher @TeresaNHuang applies machine learning models to structured data — such as point clouds and graphs — that exhibit interesting symmetries and geometric properties. Learn more about her work: simonsfoundation.org/2026/03/04/ter… #science #math

A recent study identified how a small structure deep inside the brain drives its ability to learn complex movements by rewiring circuits in the motor cortex: simonsfoundation.org/how-a-tiny-bra… #BrainAwarenessWeek #neuroscience #BrainWeek

Off the coast of Japan, biologists netted a pea-size jellyfish with an unusual biological clock — a chance finding that suggests there are likely more overlooked cellular timekeeping mechanisms to be discovered. @starlingmarlowe reports: quantamagazine.org/the-jellies-th…

Last Saturday, over 8.5K people showed up to the @bklynlibrary for "Night in the Library: The Philosophy of Mathematics," part of our Infinite Sums #PiDay celebrations. Attendees wrote their own pi-kus, heard from legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog, and attended talks on #math from our @FlatironInst researchers. Learn more about our #InfiniteSums initiative: infinitesums.simonsfoundation.org Credit: Gregg Richards of Brooklyn Public Library

#FlatironCCA is seeking a research software engineer to develop, maintain, and contribute to community-oriented software instrument tool MESA (Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics). See more: apply.interfolio.com/182988 #science #astrophysics #hiring

An opportunity and mentorship can shape an undergrad student’s future, as three former SURFiN fellows experienced firsthand. This program provides students with the opportunity to conduct paid, hands-on #neuroscience research, and is currently open for applications through April 21: simonsfoundation.org/2026/03/18/how…

In 2024, projects from multiple research groups suggested that a protein released from blood platelets plays a major role in rejuvenating old brains: simonsfoundation.org/2024/03/19/res… #BrainAwarenessWeek #neuroscience #BrainWeek

Attend the #ICM2026 opening ceremony and witness the top mathematicians be awarded the Fields Medal, Abacus Medal and other prizes. The rest of the schedule will be packed with prestigious speakers presenting the latest #math breakthroughs. See the full agenda and register: icm2026.org

Another successful #COSYNE2026 in the books! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our social and exhibit booth to learn more about our autism and neuroscience research, @_TheTransmitter and #FlatironCCN. #neuroscience #science

A recent study found that mice with variants in autism-associated genes have difficulty flexibly updating their expectations, providing new insights into the neurobiology of autism: simonsfoundation.org/2025/10/23/map… #neuroscience #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek

Join us for a Presidential Lecture on 4/15 with Zuri Sullivan: "Why Infections Make Us Sick: Host Defenses of the Brain–Immune Axis." Sullivan will explore sickness behavior through the lens of host defense. simonsfoundation.org/event/why-infe… #science

“A fascinating example of how cultural clashes and creativity can create new paradigms . . . [In THE PROOF IN THE CODE], proofs, personalities, and machines collide—intriguingly—at the uneasy intersection of mathematics and computer science.’”

SSOF Junior Fellow @LeslieSibener studies how the brain decides which memories to keep and which to discard: simonsfoundation.org/leslie-sibener… #science #neuroscience #WomensHistoryMonth

Our SURFiN program aims to spark interest in #neuroscience among undergrad students who have not had access to research opportunities. Learn more and apply: simonsfoundation.org/2026/03/10/app… #science

Connect with us at the #APSSummit26 Career Fair this week! Stop by our booth to learn more about open opportunities at the Simons Foundation and @FlatironInst. #physics

Whether you inherit your X chromosomes from your mother or from both parents could impact brain aging and cognition, pointing to potential strategies for preserving healthy brain function: simonsfoundation.org/2025/02/05/new… #BrainAwarenessWeek #neuroscience #science #BrainWeek

Last week, we celebrated #PiDay with a lecture from #FlatironCCA's Amiel Sternberg and various pi-related activities. #science #math

Join us on 3/18 for a Presidential Lecture with Alex Lupsasca on "The Black Hole Explorer: Tracing an Edge of the Visible Universe." Get tickets: simonsfoundation.org/event/the-blac… #science #astrophysics