Code of Conduct

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics strives to foster an atmosphere of collaboration and inclusion. We are committed to academic freedom and keeping science open to all individuals. We welcome anyone interested to participate in our activities regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other aspect of identity. All will be treated with dignity and consideration, and discrimination or harassment of any form will not be tolerated. We expect our SCGP staff, Cafe staff, faculty, participants, and visitors to be courteous and supportive of one another, and abide by these standards of respect and collegiality. 

Violations of the code of conduct may be reported to any of the following SCGP Staff:

o Luis Alvarez-Gaume, Director – lalvarezgaume@scgp.stonybrook.edu

o Samuel Grushevsky, Deputy Director – sgrushevsky@scgp.stonybrook.edu

o Heidi Ciolfi, Associate Director of Finance & Administration – hciolfi@scgp.stonybrook.edu

o Janell Rodgers, Program and Workshop Coordinator – jrodgers@scgp.stonybrook.edu