Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
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The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is located in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (also home to the University of Waterloo). It is one of the world's leading research centres for young and brilliant minds, focusing on unified theories of cosmology and quantum effects.
It was founded by Mike Lazaridis, CEO of Research in Motion (a.k.a. RIM), with a donation of CAD $100 million, announced on October 23, 2000.
In October 2004, the Institute moved into its new facility off Caroline Street (next to the railway tracks), opposite Waterloo Park by Silver Lake. This striking building has 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.
Address
31 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y5