Simons Foundation

The Muon optimizer — a community effort that includes scientists at the Flatiron Institute — is poised to be the new standard in AI training efficiency. Read more: https://bit.ly/45sZ6n0 #science #math

We're #hiring! Learn more about what it's like to work at the foundation and see our open job opportunities: https://bit.ly/4dFEufT #science #math

"Maths is not abstract. Maths is the language the world is written in." 2026 Leelavati Prize winner Hannah Fry was honored for her public outreach efforts in math. Watch the full video and learn more about this year's IMU award winners: https://bit.ly/4psOJbU #math #LeelavatiPrize #ICM2026

Given recent advances in stats, genomics, and AI, we're hosting a series of workshops to leverage these tools and advance our understanding of the genetic contributions to autism. Applications are due in 1 month on September 15! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yZqCpK #science #autismresearch

2026 Fields medalist Hong Wang proved the three-dimensional version of a century-old problem that’s simple to explain, yet difficult to solve: How much space does it take to turn a needle so it points in every direction? Watch the full video about her work and learn more about this year's Field Medals: https://bit.ly/4psOJbU #math #FieldsMedals #ICM2026

ICYMI: A new study from the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain helped resolve a longstanding puzzle about how brain activity relates to blood flow, with implications for brain imaging techniques like fMRI. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QX90to #science #neuroscience

🚨 There are less than 2 weeks left to vote for our "Supporting Caregivers to Build Math & Science Confidence" panel in SXSW EDU's PanelPicker. We’re bringing together educators, community leaders, and family engagement champions to help caregivers build confidence in math and science. Vote by August 23: https://bit.ly/4fI4IQf #SXSW #science #math

At #ICM2026, mathematician Terence Tao discussed the future of #AI in mathematics and why the field needs to start asking philosophical questions about its goals and values. Watch his full lecture: https://bit.ly/3TLBlnD #science #math

🛝 Only 10 days left to vote for our "Human-Driven, Participatory Art Illuminates Complex Science" panel in SXSW's PanelPicker! Artists, scientists, and cultural leaders will explore how participatory art creates new ways to experience complex science, including projects like Math Playground, a series of climbable sculptures based on complex mathematical models. Vote by August 23: https://bit.ly/3RZJ14R #SXSW #math #science

Last month, we hosted our second annual Flatiron Scientific Exchange to encourage our scientists to explore the breadth of research happening across the institute and spark new ideas and collaborations. #science #math