Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)

Perimeter is a unique institution, with a culture characterized by intellectual fearlessness and excellence. Yet we can do better.

Significant imbalances persist in physics. We’re here to make breakthroughs in our understanding of the universe – and breakthroughs are made by thinking in new ways. We can’t afford to leave any great thinkers, or any great ideas, behind.

Scroll down to learn more about our efforts to make Perimeter an institute where everyone can thrive and find a sense of belonging.

–Robert Myers, Director and BMO Financial Group Isaac Newton Chair

The Inclusive Perimeter Platform

Perimeter Institute aims to be a better place for all through the grassroots, volunteer-led Inclusive PI Platform. Working groups of students, postdocs, faculty, and staff address issues ranging from respect in codes of conduct to empowering young researchers, mental health, and diversity in physics.

The whole Perimeter community is encouraged to join. If you’re a PI resident interested in learning more, please contact [email protected].

Perimeter's Strategic Plan for EDI

This plan was prepared with input from all parts of Perimeter's community — students, researchers, leadership, administrative staff, and faculty — and guides our EDI efforts.

Emmy Noether Initiatives

Many of the greatest contributions in physics come from people previously excluded. These initiatives aim to increase all aspects of diversity.

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Simons Emmy Noether Fellowship Program

Annual fellowships are timed to support women at a critical career stage for up to a year in our thriving, multidisciplinary community.

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The Dimensions charter

This set of principles aims to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada's research ecosystem. Perimeter is proud to be a signatory.

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Why women leave physics

Susama Agarwala presents a mathematical analysis of who survives and who doesn’t.

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Women scientists inspire at lively Q&A

Perimeter’s annual Inspiring Future Women in Science invited scientists at different career stages to share their experiences and advice.

Gebremedhin Dagnew finds the spark of joy in physics

Undergraduate student Gebremedhin’s childhood tinkering habits ignited a deep desire to figure out what makes the universe tick.

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What is it like to be a woman in physics?

PI students, researchers, and staff share their experiences in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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The glass obstacle course

Perimeter alumna Rowan Thomson explains why equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of doing great science.

The most important mathematician you’ve never heard of

A new book tells how Noether’s beautiful math became famous, while she, a Jewish woman, was written out of the...

Participants in the Simons Emmy Noether Workshop: The Structure of Quantum Space Time.

Workshop seeks to unify physics, as well as two key theories

Participants gathered to tackle thorny issues, from the nature of spacetime to systemic barriers in academia.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)

The Inclusive Perimeter Platform

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