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RESEARCH
TRA I N I NG
“PSI gave me the opportunity to learn from a global community of physicists, as well as the
freedom to let my interests guide and inspire me, all within Perimeter’s incredibly focused
research atmosphere.”
− Lauren Greenspan, PSI Class of ‘11
RESEARCH TRAINING
PERIMETER
SCHOLARS
INTERNATIONAL
Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) is the Institute’s Masters program, which brings highly
talented university graduates from around the world to the cutting edge of theoretical physics in
one academic year.
The program is structurally innovative, with courses taught in three-week modules by Perimeter
faculty and other top lecturers from around the world, providing a broad range of expertise and
perspectives. Students not only experience the full spectrum of theoretical physics, but also
learn practical skills such as computer-based model development, independent thinking, and
collaborative problem solving. In the latter part of the program, students defend original research
theses, many of which are later accepted for publication. The program is run in partnership with
the University of Waterloo, which confers a Masters degree on completion of the program.
In 2010-11, 31 students from 15 countries completed PSI. Notably, 14 of this year’s graduates
are women, reflecting the Institute’s strong commitment to cultivating gender diversity in the field.
Fifteen 2010-11 graduates are now pursuing their PhDs in Canada, 12 with Perimeter Faculty and
Associate Faculty members. Others have gone on to excellent programs at Columbia University,
Stony Brook, UC Santa Cruz, and elsewhere.
A donation from the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation — The John A. Pollock Family
Fund helped to support the PSI program in 2010-11.
BY THE
NUMBERS
31
Masters
students in PSI
Class of 2011
4
MSc students
24
PhD students
7
courses
Sir Roger Penrose with members of the Perimeter Scholars International Class of 2011