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2010-11 Annual Report to Industry Canada 2010­11 Annual Report to Industry Canada Covering the Objectives, Activities and Finances for the period August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011 and Statement of Objectives for Next Year and the Future Submitted by: Neil Turok, Director to the Hon. Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and the Hon. Gary Goodyear Minister of State (Science and Technology) Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Overview of Perimeter Institute ................................................................................................................... 4 Statement of Objectives for 2010‐11............................................................................................................ 5 Objective 1: To deliver world‐class research discoveries ............................................................................. 6 KPMG Audit ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Research .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Honours, Awards and Major Grants ....................................................................................................... 15 Objective 2: To become the research home of a critical mass of the world’s leading theoretical physicists .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 The Perimeter Research Chairs ............................................................................................................... 18 Faculty Recruitment ................................................................................................................................ 19 Associate Faculty Recruitment ................................................................................................................ 20 Objective 3: To create the world’s best environment and infrastructure for theoretical physics research, training, and outreach ................................................................................................................................ 22 The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute .............................................................................. 22 Expansion of IT Services and Infrastructure............................................................................................ 23 Library Expansion .................................................................................................................................... 23 Objective 4: To generate a flow‐through of the most promising talent ..................................................... 24 Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) .................................................................................................... 24 Postdoctoral Researchers ....................................................................................................................... 25 PhD Students ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Undergraduate Student Program ........................................................................................................... 25 Objective 5: To become the second ‘research home’ for many of the world’s outstanding theorists ...... 26 Distinguished Research Chairs Program ................................................................................................. 26 Visiting Fellows Program (New Initiative) ............................................................................................... 28 Visitor Program ....................................................................................................................................... 29 Objective 6: To act as a hub for a network of scientific training centres around the world ...................... 30 Collaborations and Partnerships ............................................................................................................. 30 Global Outreach ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Objective 7: To increase PI’s role as Canada’s focal point for foundational physics research ................... 34 Engagement with Experimental Centres ................................................................................................ 34 Affiliate Member Program ...................................................................................................................... 35 Objective 8: To host timely, focused conferences, workshops, seminars and courses .............................. 36 Conferences and Workshops .................................................................................................................. 36 The Hybrid Program (New Initiative) ...................................................................................................... 37 Seminars and Colloquia........................................................................................................................... 37 Perimeter Institute Recorded Seminar Archive (PIRSA) ......................................................................... 38 Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 38 Objective 9: To engage in high impact outreach ........................................................................................ 39 Programs and Resources for Teachers.................................................................................................... 39 Student Programs and Products ............................................................................................................. 41 Online Resources .................................................................................................................................... 42 Programs for the General Public ............................................................................................................. 43 Objective 10: To continue to build on PI’s highly successful public‐private partnership funding model ... 45 Renewal of Public Funding ...................................................................................................................... 45 Leadership Council .................................................................................................................................. 45 Private Sector Support ............................................................................................................................ 45 Overview of Financial Statements, Expenditures, Criteria and Investment Strategy ................................. 47 Governance ............................................................................................................................................. 53 Objectives for 2011‐12 ................................................................................................................................ 55 Statement of Objectives, 2011‐12 .......................................................................................................... 55 Appendix A: Perimeter Institute Faculty ..................................................................................................... 56 Appendix B: PI Distinguished Research Chairs ............................................................................................ 65 Appendix C: Perimeter Institute Affiliate Members ................................................................................... 71 Appendix D: Perimeter Institute Board of Directors ................................................................................... 76 Appendix E: Perimeter Institute Scientific Advisory Committee ................................................................ 78 Vision: To create the world’s foremost centre for foundational theoretical physics, uniting public and private partners, and the world’s best scientific minds, in a shared enterprise to achieve breakthroughs that will transform our future. ‐1‐ Executive Summary Perimeter Institute’s overarching aim is to create and sustain a world‐leading centre for foundational theoretical physics research, training, and outreach, fostering scientific excellence and stimulating major breakthroughs. During 2010‐11, the Institute met or exceeded targeted outcomes under each of the Objectives set out last year. Its successes provide compelling evidence that the Institute’s strategic planning has been both sound and effective, and that it is on track to achieve its long‐term goals. Achievement Highlights, 2010­11 9 Obtained funding renewals of $50 million from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, and attracted over $5 million in private funding.1 9 Received top marks in an independent review from KPMG, reflecting the findings of a panel of independent international scientific experts and stakeholders. 9 Executed a major facility expansion, the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute, on schedule and on budget. 9 Produced research discoveries of international impact and importance. 2 9 Recruited world‐leading theorist Xiao‐Gang
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