Founded in 1982 as MSRI, the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) is one of the world’s leading centers for collaborative research in the mathematical sciences. Located in the hills above the University of California, Berkeley campus, the Institute hosts an average of 80 visiting researchers in residence at any given time and serves 3,000 participants annually in its programs. SLMath also plays a vital role in education, outreach, and public engagement with mathematics, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and other federal agencies, academic institutions, private foundations, and individual donors.
Website: https://www.slmath.org.
Building Details
SLMath (formerly MSRI) is accessible via UC Berkeley campus transportation (Hill Shuttle) but visitors should note that the closest shuttle stop, at the neighboring Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL), is at the top of a sloped, curved driveway. For level entrance access, arrival via car or van service may be necessary.
- Designated disabled parking close to the entrance
- Step-free building entry (see note about shuttle access above)
- Power-assisted entry door
- Wheelchair accessible reception desk
- Visual and tactile braille signage
- Elevator and door width standards for wheelchair access
- Accessible restrooms, with wall-mounted baby changing stations
- Visual fire alarms
- Wheelchair reserved seating areas in lecture and seminar rooms
- Assisted listening devices
- Remote participation via Zoom with captioning for workshops and seminars
- Remote participation via Zoom with captioning for workshops and seminars
