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Inside the Flatiron Institute: Where algorithms and inquiry shape modern science
The Flatiron Institute stands out for its bold model: full-time scientists, open-source tools, and a mission to accelerate discovery through computation. Its success across fields—from astrophysics to neuroscience—reflects the power of that approach.
Inside the Flatiron Institute: Where algorithms and inquiry shape modern science
The Flatiron Institute stands out for its bold model: full-time scientists, open-source tools, and a mission to accelerate discovery through computation. Its success across fields—from astrophysics to neuroscience—reflects the power of that approach.
Charles Q. Choi
Jul 15
FirstPrinciples
Feb 7
Luna Zagorac
Jun 18, 2024
Inside the Flatiron Institute: Where algorithms and inquiry shape modern science
The Flatiron Institute stands out for its bold model: full-time scientists, open-source tools, and a mission to accelerate discovery through computation. Its success across fields—from astrophysics to neuroscience—reflects the power of that approach.
Charles Q. Choi
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