Simons Foundation

06/25/2026

A new mathematical model from Flatiron Institute biologists explains how fruit fly s***m avoid getting tangled up: https://bit.ly/4oKB2Vx

06/24/2026

Researchers at the Flatiron Institute developed a new method to run molecular dynamics simulations up to 7x faster — without sacrificing accuracy: https://bit.ly/4oLYtgR

Mathematicians Unleash Multifold Speed Boost for Supercomputer Simulations of Molecules on Simons Foundation

06/24/2026

Posed in 1900, mathematician David Hilbert's 23 problems are still shaping mathematics today. Ahead of , we explored their past, present and (unresolved) future: https://bit.ly/4uTS30L

More than a century after David Hilbert presented a list of 23 mathematical challenges to the 1900 ICM, mathematicians have made significant progress, but there’s still much work to do.

06/24/2026

We're introducing fresh perspectives to advance plant through our first Simons Postdoctoral Fellows in Plant Biology cohort! Read more about the nine selected researchers: https://bit.ly/4uWXdt5

The program provides funding for young researchers who are interested in a career in plant biology.

06/23/2026

Our 2025 annual report is here! This report celebrates math's central role in supporting and shaping our understanding of everything from string theory and black holes to ocean microbes and autism: https://bit.ly/4vrumhh

2025 Annual Report on Simons Foundation

06/23/2026

Pivot Fellow Axel Saenz Rodriguez used his fellowship to transition from pure math to applied quantum physics, with the goal of developing more sustainable energy sources: https://bit.ly/4a1pyGV

06/22/2026

is just over a month away! Mathematicians from around the world will gather in Philadelphia to discuss the field's hottest topics and celebrate the beauty of mathematics. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t4Y76r

The International Congress of Mathematics (ICM) comes back to the United States after 40 years this summer.

06/22/2026

New in Nature Physics: Flatiron Institute researchers combined experiments and theoretical models to untangle a mystery surrounding fruit fly s***m: https://bit.ly/3QD0Nua

Biologists at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Biology used mathematical models to improve our understanding of s***m structure and function.

06/22/2026

Math is all around us — including in the beautiful game. Under the leadership of Kristen Martin Lai, The Tech Interactive is demonstrating how is woven into every aspect of soccer: https://bit.ly/4oH3urn

06/21/2026

Happy ! Renowned saxophonist Marcus Garrick Miller invites audiences to see in a different light through the joy of music. Read more about our math ambassador:

Miller, a saxophonist, discusses how he bridges math and music and his upcoming performance at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Night in the Library: The Philosophy of Mathematics.