Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an independent, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics. Along with its research activities, PI operates an international outreach program.
PI was founded in 1999 by Mike Lazaridis, co-founder and co-CEO of Research in Motion (RIM). His initial donation of CAD$100 million was announced on October 23, 2000. Research operations began in 2001.
Initially, PI operated out of Waterloo's historic post office on King Street. In October 2004, it moved into its custom-built facility on Caroline Street, across Silver Lake from Waterloo Park.
The building was designed by Montreal architects Saucier & Perotte, which received a Governor General's Medal for Architecture for the design in May 2006. (The building next to PI, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, won the same award in 1997.)
Perimeter Institute's building features an open glass facade along the north and west sides, contrasting with the slate-black metal walls of much of the rest of the building. Each researcher's office, as well as various lounge areas, features a full-wall blackboard for working out and theorizing in solo or group efforts.
The Ontario budget announced in March 2006 included a commitment to provide $50 million in funding to PI from the Ministry of Research and Innovation.
Address
31 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y5
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