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It is with great sadness that we share the news about the death of MƒA Founder, Mathematician and Investor Jim Simons.
The full announcement was posted this morning on the Simons Foundation public information page.
Jim was a highly regarded mathematician and one of history's most successful quantitative investors. As a philanthropist, he supported ambitious mathematics and science projects with his wife, Marilyn, that were unlikely to find funding elsewhere. He founded Math for America in 2004 and remained an active board member until the end of his life.
Jim’s steadfast commitment to education profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of teachers and students in NYC and beyond. MƒA will always be guided by Jim’s respect for teachers as true professionals and his firm belief that great teachers must know the subjects they teach.
Jim is survived by his wife, three children, five grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and countless colleagues, friends, and family who fondly recall his genuine curiosity and quick wit.
Please send any virtual well-wishes to observing@simonsfoundation.org.
Physical cards may also be sent to this address:
Simons Foundation
Attn: Communications Department
160 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
At MƒA, we’ve created fellowships for accomplished mathematics and science teachers. Our model is based on the belief that collaboration, continued learning, and genuine respect enables teachers to grow professionally and provides long-term career satisfaction. This is a remarkable community of teachers who stay in the profession longer and define what teaching excellence means. These are teachers who inspire and motivate their colleagues. They change the lives of their students.