In Search of an Algorithmic Theory of Brain Function
For the past few years, GT Computing Professor Santosh Vempala has been exploring how the human brain works by using theoretical computer science. With a new $500,000 National Science Foundation grant in hand, Vempala and his collaborators are pressing forward to develop an algorithmic theory to better understand how the brain functions from a computational perspective.
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Serial entrepreneur and GT Computing Hall of Fame member Chris Klaus is participating in a fireside chat, Jan. 31, from 3:30 - 6 p.m., hosted by the Georgia Tech Startup Exchange. Klaus will discuss accelerating innovation in Atlanta during the event being held at The Garage at Tech Square. The event is free, but registration is required.
January 28 CRIDC Panel Discussion Underrepresented Populations in STEM Careers: Why Is Progress So Slow?
Foley Scholars
2 - 3 p.m.
Global Learning Center, Rm. 236
January 29 ML@GT Seminar
Yuejie Chi, Carnegie Mellon Univ. Communication-Efficient Distributed Stochastic Optimization with Variance Reduction and Gradient Tracking
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Marcus Bldg., Rm. 1116/18
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