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Programme

OPENING REMARKSNeil Turok

Director, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada

Hon. Gary GoodyearMinister of State for Science and Technology

George RossDeputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation

Stephen HawkingPerimeter Institute Distinguished Research Chair

Hon. Kevin LynchVice-Chair, BMO Financial Group

Lisa de WildeChief Executive Officer, TVO

Gerry RemersPresident & COO, Christie Digital Systems

Mike Lazaridis Founder & Board Chair, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

President & Co-CEO, Research In Motion

STEPHEN HAWKING: THE POWER OF IDEASIvan Semeniuk, MC

News Editor, Chief of Correspondents, Nature, US

James S. GatesJohn S. Toll Professor and Director for the Center for String and Particle Theory,

University of Maryland

Rebecca SaxeAssociate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Principal Investigator, Saxelab

Julie PayetteAstronaut, Canadian Space Agency

Neil TurokDirector, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Reception and tours to follow on main level.

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Perimeter institute for theoretical PhysicsWelcomes you to Grand oPeninG celebrations

And special presentation of stephen hawking: the Power of ideas Mike Lazaridis Theatre of Ideas Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 17, 2011

l’institut Perimeter Pour la Physique théoriquevous accueille celebrations Grande ouverture

Et présentation spéciale du stephen hawking: le Pouvoir des idéesMike Lazaridis Theatre of Ideas

L’Institut Perimeter pour la physique théorique, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Le 17 septembre 2011

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about this special dayPerimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is honoured that Professor Hawking has given his name to the expansion of our research centre. Stephen is an inspirational figure for his scientific contributions, his mentorship of young physicists, and his popularization of research and discovery with the public all around the world. With today’s official opening, Perimeter Institute becomes the largest centre of its kind on earth devoted to scientific research, training and educational outreach in theoretical physics. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide the ultimate environment for scientists to interact as they conceive, visualize and understand the nature of physical reality, from the subatomic world to the cosmos.

about theoretical PhysicsTheoretical physics is one of the highest impact, yet lowest cost, fields in all of science. Just one major discovery is literally capable of changing the world. Its breakthroughs — such as those due to Newton, Maxwell and Einstein — advance our fundamental understanding of the universe and enable new technologies that transform society. The field naturally attracts brilliant thinkers from all countries and cultures who pursue their ideas through private contemplation, mathematical calculation, collaboration, and discussion. Their work contributes key concepts to diverse fields from astronomy to neuroscience, pure mathematics to computer science. Theoretical physics is, above all, a creative field constantly reinventing itself, discovering deeper insights into nature while broadening its range of application.

about Perimeter institutePerimeter Institute believes breakthroughs are realized through a collision of intellect, imagination and inspiration. Perimeter exists to enable the most ambitious research in theoretical physics and share its transformative power with the world. The vision of Perimeter Institute is 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 fundamental breakthroughs that will transform our future.

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À propos de ce grand jourL’Institut Perimeter pour la physique théorique est honoré que le professeur Hawking ait donné son nom à l’expansion de son centre de recherche. Par ses contributions scientifiques, son rôle de mentor auprès des jeunes physiciens et son œuvre de popularisation de la recherche et de la découverte, Stephen Hawking est une source d’inspiration pour le public du monde entier. Avec l’inauguration officielle qui a lieu aujourd’hui, l’Institut Perimeter devient le plus grand centre mondial en son genre dans le domaine de la recherche, de la formation et de la diffusion des connaissances en physique théorique. Ce centre d’avant-garde est destiné à offrir l’environnement idéal pour l’interaction entre les chercheurs tandis qu’ils conçoivent, visualisent et appréhendent la nature de la réalité physique, de l’échelle subatomique à celle du cosmos.

À propos de la physique théoriqueLa physique théorique est, parmi toutes les disciplines scientifiques, l’une de celles qui offrent l’impact le plus élevé au moindre coût. Une seule découverte majeure en physique théorique peut bel et bien suffire à changer le monde. Les grandes découvertes qui ont eu lieu dans ce domaine, comme celles dues à Newton, Maxwell et Einstein, font progresser notre compréhension fondamentale de l’univers et rendent possible l’avènement de nouvelles technologies qui transforment la société. Cette discipline attire naturellement de brillants penseurs issus de tous les pays et cultures, qui approfondissent leurs idées par la réflexion personnelle, le calcul mathématique, la collaboration et la discussion. Leur travail apporte des concepts essentiels à différentes disciplines allant de l’astronomie aux neurosci-

ences en passant par les mathématiques pures et l’informatique. La physique théorique est, avant tout, une discipline créative qui ne cesse de se réinventer, pour percer plus profondément les secrets de la nature tout en élargissant son champ d’application.

À propos de l’Institut PerimeterL’Institut Perimeter est d’avis que les grandes découvertes sont le fruit d’une rencontre de l’intellect, de l’imagination et de l’inspiration. Il a pour raison d’être de permettre la recherche la plus ambitieuse en physique théorique et de faire partager au monde entier son pouvoir transformateur. L’Institut Perimeter a pour projet de créer le plus grand centre mondial de physique théorique fondamentale, en réunissant des partenaires publics et privés et les meilleurs esprits scientifiques au monde dans une entre-prise commune visant à réaliser des découvertes essentielles qui transformeront notre avenir.

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greetingS frOM the priMe MiniSter

September 17, 2011

Greetings from the Prime Minister

It is my distinct pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the opening ceremony of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. This is a significant moment for the Institute, the theoretical physics community and for scientific progress.

Founded by one of our country’s premier entrepreneurs, Mr. Mike Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute is pushing the boundaries of knowledge in theoretical physics.Over the past decade, the Institute has developed into an internationally-renowned centre dedicated to cutting-edge scientific research, training and outreach activities. It has attracted the world’s brightest theoretical physicists including one of the most brilliant minds of our time, Professor Stephen W. Hawking.

The opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre represents an expansion of that dynamic perimeter of knowledge. Canada is proud to be part of this strategic investment into ideas with the potential to lead to significant scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking applications. Through the Science and Technology Strategy, the Government of Canada is contributing to initiatives such as Perimeter Institute to build the knowledge-based economy on which our future competitiveness, prosperity and achievement will depend.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to commend Mr. Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute Director Dr. Neil Turok and all those who have contributed to this ambitious and inspiring centre of scientific excellence. Please accept my warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

September 17, 2011

GrEETINGS frOM THE PrIME MINISTEr

It is my distinct pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the opening ceremony of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. This is a significant moment for the Institute, the theoretical physics community and for scientific progress.

founded by one of our country’s premier entrepreneurs, Mr. Mike Lazaridis, Perimeter Institute is pushing the boundaries of knowledge in theoretical physics. Over the past decade, the Institute has developed into an internationally-renowned centre dedicated to cutting-edge scientific research, training and outreach activities. It has attracted the world’s brightest theoretical physicists including one of the most brilliant minds of our time, Professor Stephen W. Hawking.

The opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre represents an expansion of that dynamic perimeter of knowledge. Canada is proud to be part of this strategic investment into ideas with the potential to lead to significant scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking applications. Through the Science and Technology Strategy, the Government of Canada is contributing to initiatives such as Perimeter Institute to build the knowledge-based economy on which our future competitiveness, prosperity and achievement will depend.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to commend Mr. Lazaridis, Perimeter Institute Director Dr. Neil Turok and all those who have contributed to this ambitious and inspiring centre of scientific excellence. Please accept my warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,

The rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

September 17, 2011

Greetings from the Prime Minister

It is my distinct pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the opening ceremony of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. This is a significant moment for the Institute, the theoretical physics community and for scientific progress.

Founded by one of our country’s premier entrepreneurs, Mr. Mike Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute is pushing the boundaries of knowledge in theoretical physics.Over the past decade, the Institute has developed into an internationally-renowned centre dedicated to cutting-edge scientific research, training and outreach activities. It has attracted the world’s brightest theoretical physicists including one of the most brilliant minds of our time, Professor Stephen W. Hawking.

The opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre represents an expansion of that dynamic perimeter of knowledge. Canada is proud to be part of this strategic investment into ideas with the potential to lead to significant scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking applications. Through the Science and Technology Strategy, the Government of Canada is contributing to initiatives such as Perimeter Institute to build the knowledge-based economy on which our future competitiveness, prosperity and achievement will depend.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to commend Mr. Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute Director Dr. Neil Turok and all those who have contributed to this ambitious and inspiring centre of scientific excellence. Please accept my warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

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SaLutatiOnS du preMier MiniStre

September 17, 2011

Greetings from the Prime Minister

It is my distinct pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the opening ceremony of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. This is a significant moment for the Institute, the theoretical physics community and for scientific progress.

Founded by one of our country’s premier entrepreneurs, Mr. Mike Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute is pushing the boundaries of knowledge in theoretical physics.Over the past decade, the Institute has developed into an internationally-renowned centre dedicated to cutting-edge scientific research, training and outreach activities. It has attracted the world’s brightest theoretical physicists including one of the most brilliant minds of our time, Professor Stephen W. Hawking.

The opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre represents an expansion of that dynamic perimeter of knowledge. Canada is proud to be part of this strategic investment into ideas with the potential to lead to significant scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking applications. Through the Science and Technology Strategy, the Government of Canada is contributing to initiatives such as Perimeter Institute to build the knowledge-based economy on which our future competitiveness, prosperity and achievement will depend.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to commend Mr. Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute Director Dr. Neil Turok and all those who have contributed to this ambitious and inspiring centre of scientific excellence. Please accept my warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

Le 17 septembre 2011

SALUTATIONS DU PREMIER MINISTRE

J’ai le grand plaisir d’offrir mes voeux les plus chaleureux à toutes les personnes présentes à la cérémonie d’ouverture du Centre Stephen Hawking, à l’Institut Perimeter pour la physique théorique. C’est un moment important pour l’Institut, le milieu de la physique théorique et l’avancement de la science.

Fondé par l’un des plus éminents entrepreneurs de notre pays, M. Mike Lazaridis, l’Institut Perimeter repousse les limites du savoir en physique théorique. Au cours de la dernière décennie, l’Institut est devenu un centre de renommée internationale, qui se spécialise dans la recherche de pointe, la for-mation et le rayonnement scientifiques. Il a attiré les plus brillants physiciens théoriciens du monde, dont l’un des plus grands esprits de notre temps, le professeur Stephen W. Hawking.

L’ouverture du Centre Stephen Hawking élargit le périmètre dynamique des connaissances dans ce domaine. Le Canada est fier de participer à cet investissement stratégique dans des idées qui pour-raient mener à d’importantes percées scientifiques et à de nouvelles applications. Dans le cadre de la Stratégie des sciences et de la technologie, le gouvernement du Canada contribue à des initiatives comme l’Institut Perimeter pour bâtir l’économie du savoir sur laquelle reposeront notre compétitivité, notre prospérité et nos réalisations dans l’avenir.

Au nom du gouvernement du Canada, j’aimerais féliciter M. Lazaridis, le directeur de l’Institut Perim-eter, Dr Neil Turok, et tous ceux qui ont contribué à la création de ce centre d’excellence scientifique ambitieux et inspirant. Veuillez accepter mes plus chaleureuses félicitations et mes meilleurs voeux de réussite pour l’avenir.

Sincères salutations,

Le très hon. Stephen Harper, C.P., député Premier ministre du Canada

September 17, 2011

Greetings from the Prime Minister

It is my distinct pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the opening ceremony of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. This is a significant moment for the Institute, the theoretical physics community and for scientific progress.

Founded by one of our country’s premier entrepreneurs, Mr. Mike Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute is pushing the boundaries of knowledge in theoretical physics.Over the past decade, the Institute has developed into an internationally-renowned centre dedicated to cutting-edge scientific research, training and outreach activities. It has attracted the world’s brightest theoretical physicists including one of the most brilliant minds of our time, Professor Stephen W. Hawking.

The opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre represents an expansion of that dynamic perimeter of knowledge. Canada is proud to be part of this strategic investment into ideas with the potential to lead to significant scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking applications. Through the Science and Technology Strategy, the Government of Canada is contributing to initiatives such as Perimeter Institute to build the knowledge-based economy on which our future competitiveness, prosperity and achievement will depend.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to commend Mr. Lazaradis,Perimeter Institute Director Dr. Neil Turok and all those who have contributed to this ambitious and inspiring centre of scientific excellence. Please accept my warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

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September 17, 2011

A PErSONAL MESSAGE frOM THE PrEMIEr

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Our government recognizes the key role research and innovation play in Ontario’s evolution toward a knowledge-based economy. The Perimeter Institute is a perfect example of a successful private-public partnership — one which nurtures scientific talent and shares the importance of discovery and innovation among students, teachers and the general public.

Today marks a significant step in the quest to solve the scientific mysteries of the universe. The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute will bring humanity a step closer to understanding and developing new ideas about physical laws and the very essence of space, time, matter and information — and many other important scientific discoveries.

I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the new centre. Take pride in your efforts, which will make a meaningful difference for present and future generations.

Please accept my best wishes for a memorable grand opening — and much success.

Dalton McGuintyPremier

a perSOnaL MeSSage frOM the preMier

Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

September 17, 2011

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Our government recognizes the key role research and innovation play in Ontario’s evolution toward a knowledge-based economy. The Perimeter Institute is a perfect example of a successful private-public partnership — one which nurtures scientific talent and shares the importance of discovery and innovation among students, teachers and the general public.

Today marks a significant step in the quest to solve the scientific mysteries of the universe. The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute will bring humanity a step closer to understanding and developing new ideas about physical laws and the very essence of space, time, matter and information — and many other important scientific discoveries.

I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the new centre. Take pride in your efforts, which will make a meaningful difference for present and future generations.

Please accept my best wishes for a memorable grand opening — and much success.

Dalton McGuinty Premier

Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

September 17, 2011

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Our government recognizes the key role research and innovation play in Ontario’s evolution toward a knowledge-based economy. The Perimeter Institute is a perfect example of a successful private-public partnership — one which nurtures scientific talent and shares the importance of discovery and innovation among students, teachers and the general public.

Today marks a significant step in the quest to solve the scientific mysteries of the universe. The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute will bring humanity a step closer to understanding and developing new ideas about physical laws and the very essence of space, time, matter and information — and many other important scientific discoveries.

I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the new centre. Take pride in your efforts, which will make a meaningful difference for present and future generations.

Please accept my best wishes for a memorable grand opening — and much success.

Dalton McGuinty Premier

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Le 17 septembre 2011

MESSAGE DU PREMIER MINISTRE DE L’ONTARIO

Au nom du gouvernement de l’Ontario, j’aimerais transmettre mes plus chaleureuses salutations aux personnes présentes lors de l’inauguration officielle du Centre Stephen Hawking de l’Institut Perimeter.

Notre gouvernement reconnaît que la recherche et l’innovation jouent un rôle déterminant dans l’évolution de l’Ontario vers une économie fondée sur le savoir. L’Institut Perimeter est un parfait exemple d’un partenariat public-privé réussi — un partenariat qui favorise le talent scientifique et sensibilise les étudiants, les enseignants et la population à l’importance de la découverte et de l’innovation.

L’ouverture de ce centre marque une étape importante dans notre quête pour résoudre les mystères de l’Univers. Le Centre Stephen Hawking de l’Institut Perimeter permettra à l’humanité de progresserdans sa compréhension des lois physiques, de développer de nouvelles idées sur la véritable signification de l’espace, du temps, de la matière et de l’information, et de faire de nombreuses autres grandes découvertes scientifiques.

J’aimerais féliciter et remercier tous ceux et celles qui ont apporté leur contribution à ce projet. Soyez fiers, car vos efforts feront considérablement avancer les choses pour les générations actuelles et futures.

Je vous souhaite une inauguration officielle mémorable et un avenir rempli de succès.

Le premier ministre de l’Ontario,Dalton McGuinty

MeSSage du preMier MiniStre de L’OntariO

Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

September 17, 2011

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Our government recognizes the key role research and innovation play in Ontario’s evolution toward a knowledge-based economy. The Perimeter Institute is a perfect example of a successful private-public partnership — one which nurtures scientific talent and shares the importance of discovery and innovation among students, teachers and the general public.

Today marks a significant step in the quest to solve the scientific mysteries of the universe. The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute will bring humanity a step closer to understanding and developing new ideas about physical laws and the very essence of space, time, matter and information — and many other important scientific discoveries.

I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the new centre. Take pride in your efforts, which will make a meaningful difference for present and future generations.

Please accept my best wishes for a memorable grand opening — and much success.

Dalton McGuinty Premier

Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

September 17, 2011

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Our government recognizes the key role research and innovation play in Ontario’s evolution toward a knowledge-based economy. The Perimeter Institute is a perfect example of a successful private-public partnership — one which nurtures scientific talent and shares the importance of discovery and innovation among students, teachers and the general public.

Today marks a significant step in the quest to solve the scientific mysteries of the universe. The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute will bring humanity a step closer to understanding and developing new ideas about physical laws and the very essence of space, time, matter and information — and many other important scientific discoveries.

I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the new centre. Take pride in your efforts, which will make a meaningful difference for present and future generations.

Please accept my best wishes for a memorable grand opening — and much success.

Dalton McGuinty Premier

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a MeSSage frOMthe regiOnaL Chair

September 17, 2011

A MESSAGE frOM THE rEGIONAL CHAIr

How exciting it is to be back at Perimeter Institute celebrating the opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre! This region is fortunate to be the home for some of the most advanced thinking in the world by physicists and students of physics. It is equally fortunate that a person as inspirational and accom-plished as Prof. Hawking is associated with Perimeter and is being honoured today with the opening of the expanded facility. In just over a decade, Perimeter has emerged as a cutting-edge international centre, dedicated not only to unlocking the mysteries of nature, but to training the next generation of brilliant minds and sharing the power of ideas with students, teachers and the public across this region and around the globe. In this short time, Perimeter has flourished as it unites private and public partners in an effort to create the world’s top centre for foundational theoretical physics. In this pursuit, Perimeter has recruited brilliant minds from around the globe and fostered an incredible environment to support ideas and discoveries from the subatomic world to the cosmos - ideas with the potential to transform our world as we know it. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead and would like to offer my congratulations to everyone at Perimeter Institute as you mark this special day and keep alive this region’s tradition of keeping an eye on the future! Sincerely,

Ken Seilingregional Chair

September 17, 2011

How exciting it is to be back at Perimeter Institute celebrating the opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre! This Region is fortunate to be the home for some of the most advanced thinking in the world by physicists and students of physics. It is equally fortunate that a person as inspirational and accomplished as Prof. Hawking is associated with Perimeter and is being honoured today with the opening of the expanded facility. In just over a decade, Perimeter has emerged as a cutting-edge international centre, dedicated not only to unlocking the mysteries of nature, but to training the next generation of brilliant minds and sharing the power of ideas with students, teachers and the public across this Region and around the globe. In this short time, Perimeter has flourished as it unites private and public partners in an effort to create the world’s top centre for foundational theoretical physics. In this pursuit, Perimeter has recruited brilliant minds from around the globe and fostered an incredible environment to support ideas and discoveries from the subatomic world to the cosmos - ideas with the potential to transform our world as we know it. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead and would like to offer my congratulations to everyone at Perimeter Institute as you mark this special day and keep alive this Region’s tradition of keeping an eye on the future!

Sincerely,

Ken Seiling Regional Chair

September 17, 2011

How exciting it is to be back at Perimeter Institute celebrating the opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre! This Region is fortunate to be the home for some of the most advanced thinking in the world by physicists and students of physics. It is equally fortunate that a person as inspirational and accomplished as Prof. Hawking is associated with Perimeter and is being honoured today with the opening of the expanded facility. In just over a decade, Perimeter has emerged as a cutting-edge international centre, dedicated not only to unlocking the mysteries of nature, but to training the next generation of brilliant minds and sharing the power of ideas with students, teachers and the public across this Region and around the globe. In this short time, Perimeter has flourished as it unites private and public partners in an effort to create the world’s top centre for foundational theoretical physics. In this pursuit, Perimeter has recruited brilliant minds from around the globe and fostered an incredible environment to support ideas and discoveries from the subatomic world to the cosmos - ideas with the potential to transform our world as we know it. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead and would like to offer my congratulations to everyone at Perimeter Institute as you mark this special day and keep alive this Region’s tradition of keeping an eye on the future!

Sincerely,

Ken Seiling Regional Chair

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MeSSage du préSident de La MuniCipaLité régiOnaLe

Le 17 septembre 2011

MESSAGE DU PRÉSIDENT DE LA MUNICIPALITÉ RÉGIONALE

Je suis extrêmement heureux d’être de retour à l’Institut Perimeter pour célébrer l’inauguration du Centre Stephen Hawking! Cette région a la chance d’être le terreau de quelques-uns des efforts de réflexion les plus avancés au monde de la part des physiciens et des étudiants en physique. Elle peut également se féliciter qu’un scientifique aussi inspiré et accompli que le professeur Hawking se soit associé à l’Institut Perimeter et qu’il participe aujourd’hui à l’inauguration de cette expansion des installations. En un peu plus d’une décennie, l’Institut Perimeter est devenu un centre international d’avant-garde voué non seulement à élucider les mystères de la nature, mais aussi à former la prochaine génération de grands scientifiques et à faire partager la puissance des idées aux élèves, aux étudiants, aux enseignants et au grand public de notre région et du monde entier. Pendant cette brève période, l’Institut Perimeter s’est épanoui en faisant fructifier une alliance entre partenaires privés et publics visant à créer le plus grand centre mondial de physique théorique fonda-mentale. Dans cette quête, l’Institut Perimeter a recruté des esprits brillants venus du monde entier et mis en place un environnement prodigieux pour favoriser l’éclosion d’idées et de découvertes capables de transformer notre connaissance du monde, de l’échelle subatomique à celle du cosmos. Je me réjouis à la perspective de voir ce que le futur nous apportera et, à l’occasion de ce grand jour, je voudrais féliciter tous les membres de l’Institut Perimeter de contribuer ainsi à faire vivre la tradition de regard tourné vers l’avenir qui caractérise notre région. Avec mes sincères salutations,

Ken SeilingPrésident de la municipalité régionale

September 17, 2011

How exciting it is to be back at Perimeter Institute celebrating the opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre! This Region is fortunate to be the home for some of the most advanced thinking in the world by physicists and students of physics. It is equally fortunate that a person as inspirational and accomplished as Prof. Hawking is associated with Perimeter and is being honoured today with the opening of the expanded facility. In just over a decade, Perimeter has emerged as a cutting-edge international centre, dedicated not only to unlocking the mysteries of nature, but to training the next generation of brilliant minds and sharing the power of ideas with students, teachers and the public across this Region and around the globe. In this short time, Perimeter has flourished as it unites private and public partners in an effort to create the world’s top centre for foundational theoretical physics. In this pursuit, Perimeter has recruited brilliant minds from around the globe and fostered an incredible environment to support ideas and discoveries from the subatomic world to the cosmos - ideas with the potential to transform our world as we know it. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead and would like to offer my congratulations to everyone at Perimeter Institute as you mark this special day and keep alive this Region’s tradition of keeping an eye on the future!

Sincerely,

Ken Seiling Regional Chair

September 17, 2011

How exciting it is to be back at Perimeter Institute celebrating the opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre! This Region is fortunate to be the home for some of the most advanced thinking in the world by physicists and students of physics. It is equally fortunate that a person as inspirational and accomplished as Prof. Hawking is associated with Perimeter and is being honoured today with the opening of the expanded facility. In just over a decade, Perimeter has emerged as a cutting-edge international centre, dedicated not only to unlocking the mysteries of nature, but to training the next generation of brilliant minds and sharing the power of ideas with students, teachers and the public across this Region and around the globe. In this short time, Perimeter has flourished as it unites private and public partners in an effort to create the world’s top centre for foundational theoretical physics. In this pursuit, Perimeter has recruited brilliant minds from around the globe and fostered an incredible environment to support ideas and discoveries from the subatomic world to the cosmos - ideas with the potential to transform our world as we know it. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead and would like to offer my congratulations to everyone at Perimeter Institute as you mark this special day and keep alive this Region’s tradition of keeping an eye on the future!

Sincerely,

Ken Seiling Regional Chair

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a MeSSage frOMthe MaYOr

City of Waterloo Brenda Halloran, Mayor

Welcome from the Mayor

On behalf of the City of Waterloo, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone participating in the grand opening celebrations of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Perimeter Institute has become a landmark in our city, a flagship of our Intelligent Community through its scientific research, educational programs and training, and outreach activities that aim to spark wonder in each and every one of us.

I am delighted to see its rapid expansion with the opening of this state-of-art-facility, named in honour of the world’s most famous living scientist, Prof. Stephen Hawking. While Perimeter has seen incredible success in the past, this expansion allows it to build to the future, increasing Perimeter’s research and training capacity and providing an exceptional environment for physicists to push the boundaries of our knowledge even further.

As Prof. Hawking said when he joined us last summer, “Perimeter is a grand experiment in theoretical physics. I am hoping, and expecting, great things will happen here.” I know that the brilliant minds at Perimeter Institute are working hard to make it so and the City of Waterloo supports Perimeter as it continues on its trajectory to become the foremost global hub for foundational physics.

I would like to congratulate everyone at Perimeter Institute and its public and private partners on this special occasion and offer my best wishes for the years ahead.

Sincerely

Brenda Halloran Mayor

100 Regina Street South, Waterloo City Centre, Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2J 4A8 519-747-8700 Fax 519-747-8500

September 17, 2011

WELCOME frOM THE MAYOr

On behalf of the City of Waterloo, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone participating in the grand opening celebrations of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Perimeter Institute has become a landmark in our city, a flagship of our Intelligent Community through its scientific research, educational programs and training, and outreach activities that aim to spark wonder in each and every one of us.

I am delighted to see its rapid expansion with the opening of this state-of-art-facility, named in honour of the world’s most famous living scientist, Prof. Stephen Hawking. While Perimeter has seen incredible success in the past, this expansion allows it to build to the future, increasing Perimeter’s research and training capacity and providing an exceptional environment for physicists to push the boundaries of our knowledge even further.

As Prof. Hawking said when he joined us last summer, “Perimeter is a grand experiment in theoretical physics. I am hoping, and expecting, great things will happen here.” I know that the brilliant minds at Perimeter Institute are working hard to make it so and the City of Waterloo supports Perimeter as it continues on its trajectory to become the foremost global hub for foundational physics.

I would like to congratulate everyone at Perimeter Institute and its public and private partners on this special occasion and offer my best wishes for the years ahead.

Sincerely

Brenda HalloranMayor

City of Waterloo Brenda Halloran, Mayor

Welcome from the Mayor

On behalf of the City of Waterloo, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone participating in the grand opening celebrations of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Perimeter Institute has become a landmark in our city, a flagship of our Intelligent Community through its scientific research, educational programs and training, and outreach activities that aim to spark wonder in each and every one of us.

I am delighted to see its rapid expansion with the opening of this state-of-art-facility, named in honour of the world’s most famous living scientist, Prof. Stephen Hawking. While Perimeter has seen incredible success in the past, this expansion allows it to build to the future, increasing Perimeter’s research and training capacity and providing an exceptional environment for physicists to push the boundaries of our knowledge even further.

As Prof. Hawking said when he joined us last summer, “Perimeter is a grand experiment in theoretical physics. I am hoping, and expecting, great things will happen here.” I know that the brilliant minds at Perimeter Institute are working hard to make it so and the City of Waterloo supports Perimeter as it continues on its trajectory to become the foremost global hub for foundational physics.

I would like to congratulate everyone at Perimeter Institute and its public and private partners on this special occasion and offer my best wishes for the years ahead.

Sincerely

Brenda Halloran Mayor

100 Regina Street South, Waterloo City Centre, Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2J 4A8 519-747-8700 Fax 519-747-8500

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MeSSage de BienVenue de La MaireSSe

City of Waterloo Brenda Halloran, Mayor

Welcome from the Mayor

On behalf of the City of Waterloo, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone participating in the grand opening celebrations of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Perimeter Institute has become a landmark in our city, a flagship of our Intelligent Community through its scientific research, educational programs and training, and outreach activities that aim to spark wonder in each and every one of us.

I am delighted to see its rapid expansion with the opening of this state-of-art-facility, named in honour of the world’s most famous living scientist, Prof. Stephen Hawking. While Perimeter has seen incredible success in the past, this expansion allows it to build to the future, increasing Perimeter’s research and training capacity and providing an exceptional environment for physicists to push the boundaries of our knowledge even further.

As Prof. Hawking said when he joined us last summer, “Perimeter is a grand experiment in theoretical physics. I am hoping, and expecting, great things will happen here.” I know that the brilliant minds at Perimeter Institute are working hard to make it so and the City of Waterloo supports Perimeter as it continues on its trajectory to become the foremost global hub for foundational physics.

I would like to congratulate everyone at Perimeter Institute and its public and private partners on this special occasion and offer my best wishes for the years ahead.

Sincerely

Brenda Halloran Mayor

100 Regina Street South, Waterloo City Centre, Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2J 4A8 519-747-8700 Fax 519-747-8500

Le 17 septembre 2011

MESSAGE DE BIENVENUE DE LA MAIRESSE

Au nom de la ville de Waterloo, j’ai le plaisir de saluer très chaleureusement tous ceux qui participent à l’inauguration officielle du Centre Stephen Hawking à l’Institut Perimeter.

Par ses recherches scientifiques, ses programmes de formation et ses activités de diffusion des connaissances destinées à émerveiller chacun de nous, l’Institut Perimeter est devenu un point de repère dans notre ville, et un fleuron de notre collectivité intelligente.

J’ai grand plaisir à le voir s’étendre rapidement par l’inauguration de cette installation d’avant-garde qui portera le nom du professeur Stephen Hawking, le plus célèbre des scientifiques d’aujourd’hui. Si l’Institut Perimeter a déjà connu un succès fulgurant par le passé, cette expansion lui permet de se projeter vers l’avenir, d’accroître ses capacités de recherche et de formation, et d’offrir aux physiciens un environnement exceptionnel pour repousser encore plus loin les limites de nos connaissances.

Comme l’a dit le professeur Hawking lorsqu’il s’est joint à nous l’été dernier : « L’Institut Perimeter est une magnifique expérience en physique théorique. J’espère, et je crois bien, qu’il se passera de grandes choses ici. » Je sais que les brillants esprits de l’Institut Perimeter s’emploient assidûment à réaliser cette prédiction, et la ville de Waterloo soutient cet établissement tandis qu’il poursuit sa trajectoire pour devenir le grand centre de convergence mondial de la physique fondamentale.

En cette grande occasion, je tiens à féliciter tous les membres de l’Institut Perimeter, ainsi que ses parte-naires publics et privés, en leur souhaitant la plus éclatante des réussites pour les années à venir.

Avec mes sincères salutations,

Brenda HalloranMairesse

City of Waterloo Brenda Halloran, Mayor

Welcome from the Mayor

On behalf of the City of Waterloo, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone participating in the grand opening celebrations of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Perimeter Institute has become a landmark in our city, a flagship of our Intelligent Community through its scientific research, educational programs and training, and outreach activities that aim to spark wonder in each and every one of us.

I am delighted to see its rapid expansion with the opening of this state-of-art-facility, named in honour of the world’s most famous living scientist, Prof. Stephen Hawking. While Perimeter has seen incredible success in the past, this expansion allows it to build to the future, increasing Perimeter’s research and training capacity and providing an exceptional environment for physicists to push the boundaries of our knowledge even further.

As Prof. Hawking said when he joined us last summer, “Perimeter is a grand experiment in theoretical physics. I am hoping, and expecting, great things will happen here.” I know that the brilliant minds at Perimeter Institute are working hard to make it so and the City of Waterloo supports Perimeter as it continues on its trajectory to become the foremost global hub for foundational physics.

I would like to congratulate everyone at Perimeter Institute and its public and private partners on this special occasion and offer my best wishes for the years ahead.

Sincerely

Brenda Halloran Mayor

100 Regina Street South, Waterloo City Centre, Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2J 4A8 519-747-8700 Fax 519-747-8500

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a MeSSage frOMMike LazaridiS

September 17, 2011

It is my honour, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to welcome you to the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute.

Today we are marking the latest milestone on Perimeter’s incredible journey. In ten short years, Perimeter has gone from an ambitious idea, to an upstart organization in a temporary space, to a rising international force in theoretical physics. With this expanded research facility, we mark our commitment to go further still and drive breakthrough research that is necessary for our future.

This innovative building is the culmination of a huge amount of hard work — from the architects and scientists who collaborated on the plans, to the builders and Perimeter staff who brought the blueprints to life. And none of this would be possible without members of Perimeter’s public-private partnership, including Perimeter’s Board and Leadership Council, who stepped up, motivated by the certainty that there is nothing more practical, or more visionary, that we can do for our society than invest in the groundbreaking science that drives innovation.

I am very confident that — with this new facility and the coherent blend of research, training and outreach programs — Perimeter is poised for greater success and will contribute even more to the province, the country and the world.

You may recall that during Professor Hawking’s research visit to Perimeter in 2010, he said the recipe for great progress in science is simple: “bring brilliant people together in an inspiring and free intellectual environment, where they are encouraged to pursue ambitious and timely research.” Everyone associated with Perimeter heartily agrees. We have laid down the challenge and provided the conditions for the world’s best minds to ask, and try to answer, some of the deepest questions in science. We can’t predict exactly what discoveries will be made, but history shows that when exceptional thinkers are gathered and inspired, transformational ideas emerge.

Thank you for joining us on this very special day.

Mike LazaridisPerimeter Institute founder and Board Chair

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MeSSage du Mike LazaridiS

Le 17 septembre 2011

Au nom du Conseil d’administration, j’ai l’honneur de vous souhaiter la bienvenue à l’inauguration officielle du Centre Stephen Hawking à l’Institut Perimeter.

Nous marquons aujourd’hui une nouvelle grande étape de l’incroyable périple de l’Institut. En seulement une décennie, l’Institut Perimeter est passé du stade d’idée ambitieuse à celui d’organisme naissant établi dans des locaux temporaires, puis de puissance mondiale montante en physique théorique. Avec cette expansion des installations de recherche, nous marquons notre détermination à aller encore plus loin pour promouvoir la recherche de pointe nécessaire à notre avenir.

Cet édifice innovant est le fruit d’une énorme quantité de travail acharné de la part des architectes et scientifiques qui ont collaboré pour en établir les plans, puis des constructeurs et du personnel de l’Institut qui lui ont donné corps. Et rien de tout cela n’aurait été possible sans les membres de notre partenariat public-privé, dont le Conseil d’administration et le Conseil de direction de l’Institut Perim-eter, qui ont mis les bouchées doubles, motivés par la certitude qu’il n’y a rien de plus utile, ou de plus visionnaire, pour notre société que d’investir dans une science de pointe motrice de l’innovation.

Je suis sûr qu’avec cette nouvelle installation et sa manière d’articuler avec cohérence la recherche, la formation et la diffusion des connaissances, l’Institut Perimeter est sur la voie d’un plus grand succès et qu’il contribuera encore plus au progrès de la province, du pays et du monde.

Vous vous souvenez peut-être que, lors de son séjour de recherche à l’Institut en 2010, le professeur Hawking a dit que la recette pour réaliser de grandes avancées scientifiques consistait simplement à « réunir des esprits brillants dans un environnement intellectuel libre et stimulant, où ils sont encouragés à entreprendre et mener à bien des recherches ambitieuses et opportunes. » Toutes les personnes associées à l’Institut Perimeter partagent pleinement ce point de vue. Nous avons lancé le défi et fourni l’environnement nécessaire pour que les esprits les plus brillants du monde se posent, et essaient de résoudre, quelques-unes des questions scientifiques les plus profondes. On ne peut pas prévoir exactement quelles découvertes en découleront, mais l’histoire montre que lorsque des penseurs exceptionnels se rassemblent et sont inspirés, ils font naître des idées génératrices de transformations.

Merci de vous être joints à nous pour ce très grand jour.

Mike Lazaridisfondateur de l’Institut Perimeter et président de son Conseil d’administration

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a MeSSage frOMneiL turOk

September 17, 2011

On behalf of our entire community here at Perimeter Institute, a very warm welcome.

Three years ago, I was drawn to Perimeter by the opportunity to build upon a very bold venture: the first attempt in history to invest strategically in theoretical physics with the goal of stimulating new breakthroughs. It is an enormous privilege to lead such an effort and be a part of creating a unique culture that combines the energy and enterprise of a startup with the idealism and intellectual rigour of the strongest scientific institutions.

Today, we officially open the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute as the centrepiece in our expansion plans. Stephen is an inspirational figure for his scientific research, his mentorship of young physicists and his unequalled communication of a love for scientific discovery the world over. His personal triumph over physical difficulties demonstrates the power of mind over matter. So it is entirely fitting that the expansion at Perimeter be named for him. We are deeply honoured that Stephen has allowed us to use his name as Perimeter takes its next steps towards becoming an international focal point for foundational physics.

I also want to thank and recognize our many partners, public and private, who share in Perimeter’s journey. Through your support, Perimeter now provides exceptional opportunities for Ontario, Canada and the world. As an international, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational community, Perimeter is attracting the most curious, creative and intellectually brilliant thinkers and enabling them to pursue breakthrough ideas with the potential to transform our future.

Neil TurokPerimeter Institute Director

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MeSSage duneiL turOk

Le 17 septembre 2011

Au nom de tous les membres de l’Institut Perimeter, je vous souhaite la bienvenue.

Il y a trois ans, j’ai été attiré à l’Institut Perimeter par la possibilité d’apporter ma contribution à une entreprise très audacieuse : la première tentative jamais entreprise d’investir de manière stratégique dans la physique théorique dans le but de stimuler les nouvelles découvertes. C’est un immense privilège de diriger un tel effort et de participer à la création d’une culture incomparable qui combine l’énergie et le dynamisme d’une entreprise naissante à l’idéalisme et à la rigueur intellectuelle des établissements scientifiques les plus solides.

Aujourd’hui, nous inaugurons officiellement le Centre Stephen Hawking à l’Institut Perimeter, qui est la clé de voûte de nos plans d’expansion. Le professeur Stephen Hawking est une source d’inspiration par ses recherches scientifiques, son rôle de mentor auprès des jeunes physiciens et sa capacité inégalée à communiquer la passion de la découverte scientifique partout dans le monde. Son triomphe personnel face aux difficultés physiques démontre le pouvoir de l’esprit sur la matière. Il convient donc tout à fait que cette expansion de l’Institut Perimeter porte son nom. Nous sommes très honorés que le professeur Hawking nous ait permis d’utiliser son nom alors que l’Institut Perimeter aborde ses prochaines étapes en vue de devenir un centre de convergence mondial pour la recherche en physique fondamentale.

Je tiens aussi à remercier comme il se doit nos nombreux partenaires publics et privés, qui accom-pagnent l’Institut Perimeter dans son périple. Grâce à votre soutien, l’Institut offre désormais des perspectives exceptionnelles à l’Ontario, au Canada et au monde entier. En tant que communauté internationale, multidisciplinaire et intergénérationnelle, l’Institut Perimeter attire les penseurs les plus curieux, les plus créatifs et les plus brillants sur le plan intellectuel en leur permettant d’explorer et d’approfondir des idées révolutionnaires qui ont le potentiel de transformer notre avenir.

Neil Turokdirecteur général de l’Institut Perimeter

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To accommodate PI’s expanding research, train-ing, and outreach activities, The Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute (SHC) is a 55,000 square foot addition to PI’s main building.

Governor General Award-winning firm Teeple Ar-chitects has designed the expansion such that it nearly doubles PI’s current research space, yet still retains the productive research environment and amenities featured in the original structure. The building accommodates up to 250 research-ers and students, all under one roof and oper-ating as a single community. State-of-the-art IT infrastructure supports visualization, analysis of complex calculations, and remote collaboration with international colleagues to reduce the need for carbon-intensive travel.

Ontario’s Ministry of research and Innovation (MrI) and the Canada foundation for Innovation (CfI) provided a total of $20.8 million toward the expansion, which has been matched by private funds raised by the Institute.

Green approachThe Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Insti-tute is on track to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certifica-tion for environmental sustainability. With locally sourced building materials, energy conserva-tion measures, use of green roofs and other eco-friendly features, the new Stephen Hawking Centre is not only a bold architectural design facilitating research, training and outreach, but is a physical testament to Perimeter Institute’s environmental stewardship.

the architectsThe Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute was designed by Teeple Architects Inc. of Toronto. founded in 1989, Teeple Archi-tects Inc. has built a reputation for innovative design and exceptional service, winning five Governor General’s Awards for previous projects. www.teeplearch.com

We were inspired by the challenges of this proj-ect. First, the existing PI facility is well known as a remarkable architectural space, having won a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture in 2006; therefore, we worked diligently to ensure that the expansion would improve upon its world-class reputation. Second, the expansion and ex-isting building would need to interact and function as a singular whole, without greatly increasing the size of the building’s footprint.

Achieving these goals required exceptional thoughtfulness and ingenuity. The addition ‘hov-ers’ such that it occupies virtually no additional site area, and merges the new and existing structures seamlessly. We created three central research pods, with postdoctoral and graduate offices to support independent research while enabling grads to have a visual link to their re-search partners. Interaction areas are situated at half levels between floors, to bring researchers from different areas together and to create acous-tically separate zones. Finally, the Bistro was moved to the ground level, allowing for planned and spontaneous discussions immediately upon arrival into the building.

It is a unique design solution, and will be exciting, with dramatic three-dimensional experiences and engaging vistas from all areas.

Stephen Teeple, Teeple Architects

aBOut the Stephen hawking Centre at periMeter inStitute

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Pour répondre à la croissance de ses activités de recherche, de formation et de diffusion des connaissances, l’IP a entrepris la construction du Centre Stephen Hawking.

Le cabinet Teeple Architects, lauréat de plusieurs prix du Gouverneur général, a conçu cette adjonction de manière à presque doubler l’espace de recherche actuel de l’IP tout en conservant les installations et l’environnement favorables à une recherche productive qui caractérisent la struc-ture d’origine. L’immeuble accueillera sous un même toit jusqu’à 250 chercheurs et étudiants.

Une infrastructure informatique d’avant-garde favorisera la visualisation, l’analyse de calculs complexes et la collaboration à distance avec des collègues du monde entier, réduisant d’autant les déplacements générateurs d’émissions de gaz carbonique.

Le ministère de la Recherche et de l’Innovation de l’Ontario et la Fondation canadienne pour l’innovation ont versé une contribution totale de 20,8 millions de dollars pour cette expansion, auxquels s’est ajoutée une somme équivalente de fonds privés recueillis par l’IP.

Une approche écologiqueLe Center Stephen Hawking à l’Institut Perimeter est en voie d’obtenir la certification LEED argent pour sa viabilité écologique. Avec ses matériaux de construction d’origine locale, ses mesures de conservation de l’énergie, ses toits verts et ses autres caractéristiques écologiques, le nouveau Centre Stephen Hawking n’est pas seulement un pari architectural audacieux facilitant la recherche, la formation et la diffusion des connaissances, mais aussi un témoignage concret des efforts de gérance environnementale de l’Institut Perimeter.

Les architectesLe Centre Stephen Hawking à l’Institut Perimeter a été conçu par le cabinet Teeple Architects de Toronto. Fondé en 1989, ce groupe a établi sa

réputation de conception novatrice et de service exceptionnel en remportant cinq prix du Gou-verneur général pour des réalisations antérieures. www.teeplearch.com

Les défis de ce projet nous ont inspirés. Tout d’abord, l’immeuble existant est bien connu comme espace architectural remarquable,puisqu’il a remporté en 2006 une médaille du Gouverneur général en archi-tecture. Nous avons donc mis tout en oeuvre pour que cette adjunction améliore encore sa réputation internationale. Ensuite, il fallait que l’immeuble existant et le nouveau fonctionnent comme un tout sans trop augmenter l’encombrement au sol de l’ensemble.

Pour atteindre ces objectifs, il a fallu faire prevue de beaucoup de réflexion et d’ingéniosité. L’adjonction « enveloppe » l’immeuble existant de telle sorte qu’elle n’occupe pratiquement pas d’espace sup-plémentaire au sol et que les structures nouvelles et existantes se fondent harmonieusement. Nous avons créé trois nacelles centrales pour la recherche, avec des bureaux de postdoctorants et d’étudiants diplômés qui soient propices au travail indivi-duel tout en permettant un contact visuel entre partenaires de recherche. Les zones d’interaction sont situées à mi-chemin entre les étages, afin de rassembler les chercheurs de différentes sections tout en constituant des zones acoustiquement distinctes. Enfin, nous avons déplacé le bistro au rez-de chaussée, pour favoriser des discussions planifiées et spontanées dès l’entrée dans l’immeuble.

C’est un concept unique, enthousiasmant, aux volumes spectaculaires et offrant des vues attrayantes où que l’on soit. [traduction]

Stephen Teeple, Teeple Architects

Le Centre Stephen hawking de L’inStitut periMeter

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current membersCosimo fiorenzaPeter Godsoe, O.C., O.Ont.Mike Lazaridis, O.C., O.Ont.Kevin Lynch, P.C.Steve MacLeanBarbara PalkJohn reid

founding directors emeritiKen Cork [1999-2010]George Leibbrandt [1999-2001], DeceasedLynn Watt [1999-2010], DeceasedDouglas Wright, O.C., [1999-2010]

Past director emeritusDonald W. Campbell [2004-2011]robin Korthals [2001-2008]

current membersAlexandra BrownDavid CaputoSavvas Chamberlain, frSC, C.M.Jim CooperCatherine A. Delaney, C.M.Arlene DickinsonGinny DybenkoH. Garfield Emerson, Q.C.Cosimo fiorenza, Co-ChairEdward S. Goldenberg

Tim JacksonTom Jenkinsfarsad KianiMike Lazaridis, O.C., O. Ont., Co-ChairCarol A. LeeMichael Lee-Chin, O.J.Don MorrisonGerry remersBruce M. rothney, C.A.Maureen J. Sabia, O.C.Kevin Shea

current membersSir Michael BerryMatthew fisherBrian Greenerenate LollMichael Peskin, ChairJohn PreskillDavid SpergelErik VerlindeBirgitta Whaley

Past membersIan Affleck [2001-2004]Abhay Ashtekar [2008-2010]Artur Ekert [2001-2008]

James Hartle [2001-2003]Gerard ‘T Hooft [2008-2010]Chris Isham [2001-2005], former ChairCecilia Jarlskog [2001-2006]Igor Klebanov [2007-2010]Sir Anthony Leggett [2004-2008]Gerard Milburn [2007-2010], former ChairSir roger Penrose [2001-2007]Joe Polchinski [2001-2004]Jorge Pullin [2003-2007]Paul Steinhardt [2003-2007], former ChairScott Tremaine [2001-2006], former ChairNeil Turok [2008]frank Wilczek [2003-2007]

periMeter inStitute fOr theOretiCaL phYSiCS

Perimeter institute board of directors

Perimeter institute leadershiP council

Perimeter institute scientific advisory committee

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Membres actuelsCosimo FiorenzaPeter Godsoe, O.C., O.Ont.Mike Lazaridis, O.C., O.Ont.Kevin Lynch, P.C.Steve MacLeanBarbara PalkJohn Reid

Fondateur administration éméritesKen Cork [1999-2010]George Leibbrandt [1999-2001], DeceasedLynn Watt [1999-2010], DeceasedDouglas Wright, O.C., [1999-2010]

Directeur émérite passéDonald W. Campbell [2004-2011]Robin Korthals [2001-2008]

Membres actuelsAlexandra BrownDavid CaputoSavvas Chamberlain, FRSC, C.M.Jim CooperCatherine A. Delaney, C.M.Arlene DickinsonGinny DybenkoH. Garfield Emerson, Q.C.Cosimo Fiorenza, Co-ChairEdward S. Goldenberg

Tim JacksonTom JenkinsFarsad KianiMike Lazaridis, O.C., O. Ont., Co-ChairCarol A. LeeMichael Lee-Chin, O.J.Don MorrisonGerry RemersBruce M. Rothney, C.A.Maureen J. Sabia, O.C.Kevin Shea

Membres actuelsSir Michael BerryMatthew FisherBrian GreeneRenate LollMichael Peskin, ChairJohn PreskillDavid SpergelErik VerlindeBirgitta Whaley

Anciens membresIan Affleck [2001-2004]Abhay Ashtekar [2008-2010]Artur Ekert [2001-2008]

James Hartle [2001-2003]Gerard ‘T Hooft [2008-2010]Chris Isham [2001-2005], Former ChairCecilia Jarlskog [2001-2006]Igor Klebanov [2007-2010]Sir Anthony Leggett [2004-2008]Gerard Milburn [2007-2010], Former ChairSir Roger Penrose [2001-2007]Joe Polchinski [2001-2004]Jorge Pullin [2003-2007]Paul Steinhardt [2003-2007], Former ChairScott Tremaine [2001-2006], Former ChairNeil Turok [2008]Frank Wilczek [2003-2007]

L’inStitut periMeter pOur La phYSiQue théOriQue

L’INSTITUT PERIMETER CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION

L’INSTITUT PERIMETER LEADERSHIP DU CONSEIL

L’INSTITUT PERIMETER COMITE CONSULTATIF SCIENTIFIQUE

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founding donors Mike Lazaridis Jim Balsillie Doug fregin

Public Partners Government of Canada Government of Ontario region of Waterloo City of Waterloo

stePhen haWkinG centre Grand oPeninG suPPorters

lead sponsor BMO financial Group

Presenting media sponsor TVO

media Wall sponsor Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc.

audio-visual support sponsor Westbury National Show Systems Inc.

Public supporter Ontario Cultural Attractions fund

Print media sponsor The record Community Partnerships Program

individual donors* Debbie and Ian Adare Maria Antonakos and Dr. Harald Stover rick Brock Don Campbell Dave Caputo Savvas and Christine Chamberlain Jim Cooper Catherine A. Delaney Jon and Lyne Dellandrea Greg Dick Michael and Kathy Duschenes Ginny Dybenko H. Garfield Emerson Cosimo and Christina fiorenza Doug fregin Peter and Shelagh Godsoe Edward S. Goldenberg Tim Jackson

robin Korthals Mike Lazaridis Carol A. Lee Kevin Lynch James Mossman Barbara Palk and John Warwick John reid Bruce M. rothney Maureen J. Sabia Sue and Dave Scanlan Dr. Neil Turok Douglas Wright

*This list reflects commitments made between August 1, 2010

and September 12, 2011.

Perimeter institute sPecial initiatives

the bmo financial Group/isaac newton chair in theoretical Physics at Perimeter institute BMO financial Group

Global outreach The Kavelman-fonn foundation

onGoinG Perimeter institute corPorate and foundation donors

corporate donors nienkämper research In Motion Ltd. Sun Life financial

foundation donors The rBC foundation The Cowan foundation The Debbie and Don Morrison family foundation The Gerald Schwartz & Heather reisman foundation The Kitchener and Waterloo Community foundation — Musagetes fund — The John A. Pollock family fund

Perimeter Institute would also like to acknowledge the following individuals who provided generous donations to support the mission of Perimeter in its early years.

E. Kendall Cork Dennis Kavelman Don McMurtry

periMeter inStitute thankS

The bold initiative that is Perimeter Institute was initially seeded by major gifts from visionary philanthropists and generous public support from local, provincial and federal governments. Since then, donations from many individuals, corporations, and foundations — as well as continuing support from all levels of government — have helped Perimeter grow to become one of the world’s leading centers for theoretical physics — a remarkable accomplishment for an institution that is only a decade old.

We are grateful for the contributions of all of our supporters.

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reMerCieMentS de L’inStitut periMeter

Donateurs fondateurs Mike Lazaridis Jim Balsillie Doug FreginPartenaires publics Le gouvernement de Canada Le gouvernement de l’Ontario La municipalité régionale de Waterloo La ville de Waterloo

PARTENAIRES – DONS EN NATURE POUR LE CENTRE STEPHEN HAwkINg Commanditaire principal BMO Financial GroupPartenaires des médias TVOCommanditaire du mur des écrans Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc.Commanditaire du soutien audiovisuel Westbury National Show Systems Inc.Partenaire public Ontario Cultural Attractions FundPresse écrite locale The Record Community Partnerships ProgramPartenaires privés * Debbie and Ian Adare Maria Antonakos and Dr. Harald StoverRick BrockDon CampbellDave CaputoSavvas and Christine ChamberlainJim CooperCatherine A. DelaneyJon and Lyne DellandreaGreg DickMichael and Kathy Duschenes Ginny DybenkoH. Garfield EmersonCosimo and Christina FiorenzaDoug FreginPeter and Shelagh GodsoeEdward S. GoldenbergTim JacksonRobin Korthals

Mike LazaridisCarol A. LeeKevin LynchJames MossmanBarbara Palk and John WarwickJohn ReidBruce M. RothneyMaureen J. Sabia Sue and Dave ScanlanDr. Neil TurokDouglas Wright*Cette liste reflète les engagements annoncés entre le 1er août 2010 et le 12 septembre 2011.

INITIATIvES SPéCIALES DE L’INSTITUT PERIMETER La chaire groupe financier BMO Isaac-Newton de physique théorique de l’Institut Perimeter BMO Financial GroupProgramme de diffusion mondiale des connaissances The Kavelman-Fonn Foundation

ENTREPRISES ET FONDATIONS DONATRICES APPORTANT UN SOUTIEN CONTINU À L’INSTITUT PERIMETEREntreprises partenaires nienkämper Research In Motion Ltd. Sun Life FinancialFondations partenaires The RBC Foundation The Cowan Foundation The Debbie and Don Morrison Family FoundationThe Gerald Schwartz & Heather Reisman Foundation The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation — Musagetes Fund — The John A. Pollock Family Fund L’Institut Perimeter aimerait également reconnaître la contribution des personnes suivantes, dont les dons gé-néreux lui ont permis de remplir sa mission à ses débuts.E. Kendall Cork Dennis Kavelman Don McMurtry

L’Institut Perimeter est la première tentative jamais entreprise d’investir de manière stratégique dans la physique théorique dans le but de stimuler les nouvelles découvertes.Cette initiative audacieuse a été lancée grâce aux dons importants faits par des philanthropes visionnaires et au soutien généreux des pouvoirs publics aux niveaux local, provincial et fédéral. Depuis lors, les dons de nombreux particuliers, sociétés et fondations, ainsi que le soutien continu de tous les niveaux de gouvernement, ont aidé l’Institut Perimeter à croître pour devenir l’un des principaux centres de physique théorique du monde, ce qui constitue une réussite remarquable pour un établissement créé il y a tout juste dix ans.Nous tenons à remercier tous ceux qui nous apportent leur soutien.

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