A legacy is more than a gift. It’s a vision for the future.
From the moment humans first looked to the sky, we’ve been driven by curiosity. That same drive powers the work of theoretical physicists today — asking the deepest questions and pushing the boundaries of what we know.
Legacy donors to Perimeter are part of this enduring tradition. They believe in bold ideas. They want their values — and their curiosity — to live on through exploration.
“Asking deep scientific questions — and pursuing the answers — has always defined what it means to live a truly worthwhile life.”
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A legacy that fuels curiosity, discovery, and opportunity.
From the Emmy Noether Fellowship to public lectures and classroom tools,
your gift helps share physics with more minds — and make the field more inclusive.
Research
Training
Inspiration & Inclusion
Every legacy tells a story.
From outreach and equity to research and mentorship, every legacy gift reflects a personal story -
and a belief in physics as a force for good.
Programs like the Emmy Noether Initiatives support the next generation of women in physics — part of Caroline’s enduring legacy.
Caroline Farrell
Caroline Farrell spent her career helping students find their voice and confidence in science classrooms. When she discovered Perimeter’s Emmy Noether Initiatives, she saw a chance to extend that impact long after retirement.
“Equity in science has always mattered to me — and I believe in planting seeds I may never see bloom.”
Caroline’s legacy gift supports programs that encourage young women and other underrepresented groups to thrive in physics.
Donor-funded outreach programs ignite curiosity in students like Sejal - helping them see themselves in science, often for the first time.
Sejal Woods
Sejal was introduced to Perimeter through a school field trip. She arrived curious — and left changed. Seeing women scientists in action made a lasting impression and sparked a belief that she, too, could pursue science.
“It was amazing. I saw a woman scientist do an experiment and I thought — I could do that too.”
That moment of inspiration stayed with her. Today, Sejal dreams of becoming a physicist. Her journey is still unfolding, but it began with a spark — made possible by donors who support outreach programs that bring science to life for the next generation.
Your imagination can shape the future.
Legacy gifts aren’t about recognition. They’re about belief — in science, in discovery, and in the possibility that your vision can live on through something bigger. At Perimeter, a gift in your will becomes a spark for the next breakthrough, the next curious mind, the next leap forward.
“Legacy giving is ultimately a gesture of belief — in people, ideas, and futures we might not see, but help make possible.”
— Marcela Carena, Executive Director