CHENNAI MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE
C HENNAI MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the mathematical sciences. Founded in 1989 as part of the SPIC Science Foundation, it has been an autonomous institute since 1996. The logo of the institute is written like a mathematical formula with superscript and subscript in blue as a monogram using its acronym ‘cmi’. On its right its name is written using sans serif capitals with variable stroke thickness in three lines. The colour blue symbolises serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty, which are the essential qualities of a mathematician.