Upcoming Events
13 February
TBA
Speaker: Lawrence Carin
Monday, February 13, 2012
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1064 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Monday, February 13, 2012
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1064 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
13 February
TBA
Speaker: Larry Carin
Monday, February 13, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1049 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Host: Richard Baraniuk
Monday, February 13, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1049 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Host: Richard Baraniuk
13 February
Online Bayesian Analysis and Experimental Design for Massive Datasets
Speaker: Lawrence Carin
Monday, February 13, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1049 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Abstract: With the development of the internet, and networked systems, there is a deluge of data available for analysis. Application areas include analysis of social networks and recommender systems. In this talk we address this challenge from a Bayesian perspective, developing techniques for analysis of static and dynamic data of very high dimension. In this framework we learn a low-dimensional latent model; this low-dimensional framework is essential for handling data with a high degree of missingness, allowing accurate inference of missing data. Additionally, we consider information-theoretic methods that quantify which missing data would be most informative to acquire, in the context of inferring the low-dimensional model. Ideas from submodularity are employed to allow acquisition of multiple missing samples at a time. In addition, we develop a fast online variational Bayesian tool for performing computations, allowing online modeling of data of massive dimension. Example results for static and dynamic data are presented for several real-world applications.
Monday, February 13, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1049 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Abstract: With the development of the internet, and networked systems, there is a deluge of data available for analysis. Application areas include analysis of social networks and recommender systems. In this talk we address this challenge from a Bayesian perspective, developing techniques for analysis of static and dynamic data of very high dimension. In this framework we learn a low-dimensional latent model; this low-dimensional framework is essential for handling data with a high degree of missingness, allowing accurate inference of missing data. Additionally, we consider information-theoretic methods that quantify which missing data would be most informative to acquire, in the context of inferring the low-dimensional model. Ideas from submodularity are employed to allow acquisition of multiple missing samples at a time. In addition, we develop a fast online variational Bayesian tool for performing computations, allowing online modeling of data of massive dimension. Example results for static and dynamic data are presented for several real-world applications.
15 February
Connexions Conference
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Friday, February 17, 2012
All Day
Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Registration Required/Admission Charge
Join us for the 2012 Connexions Conference, which brings together leading policy, academic, and technology experts to discuss the future of Open Education Resources (OER) and the technologies that are making this future a possibility.
Over the past year, Connexions has been busy laying the foundation to extend its reach, usability and relevance for a broader spectrum of the education community. Connexions has expanded its content base to more effectively engage mainstream educational institutions, and Connexions has formed partnerships to create a more comprehensive and sustainable OER ecosystem. This foundation will allow Connexions to continue to make a significant impact by providing greater access to quality educational materials for the next decade and beyond.
The 4th Annual Connexions Conference promises to be highly interactive and engaging. The talks on the agenda will explore emerging sustainability models, evaluate strategies for greater collaboration and coordination within the OER community, and introduce new ideas on how to cross the innovation chasm into the mainstream.
We hope you decide to join us. Register today for the Connexions Conference on February 15, 2012 in Houston, Texas!
16 February
TBA
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
Thursday, February 16, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1064 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Hosts: Behnaam Aazhang and Daniel Mittleman
21 February
TBA - Faculty Candidate
Speaker: SungWoo Nam
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1064 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Hosts: Behnaam Aazhang and Richard Baraniuk
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1064 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Hosts: Behnaam Aazhang and Richard Baraniuk
21 February
National Engineers Week: Dean's Study Break for Undergrad Engineers
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
McMurtry Auditorium Duncan Hall
Join Dean Thomas for a showing of The Light Stuff, an hour-long movie about the ultimate engineering design competition. There will be Greek food and door prizes to follow. All engineering undergraduates are invited to attend.
22 February
Distinguished Lecturer - Computational Imaging: Functionality and Complexity
Speaker: Shree K Nayar
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1070 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Computational imaging uses new optics to capture a coded image, and an appropriate algorithm to decode the captured image. This approach of manipulating images before there are recorded and processing recorded images before they are presented has three key benefits.
First, it enables us to implement imaging functionalities that would be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve using traditional imaging.
Second, it can be used to significantly reduce the hardware complexity of an imaging system. Lastly, under appropriate imaging conditions, it allows us to break the limits of traditional imaging. In this talk, I'll show recent examples of imaging systems that demonstrate these
benefits.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1070 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Computational imaging uses new optics to capture a coded image, and an appropriate algorithm to decode the captured image. This approach of manipulating images before there are recorded and processing recorded images before they are presented has three key benefits.
First, it enables us to implement imaging functionalities that would be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve using traditional imaging.
Second, it can be used to significantly reduce the hardware complexity of an imaging system. Lastly, under appropriate imaging conditions, it allows us to break the limits of traditional imaging. In this talk, I'll show recent examples of imaging systems that demonstrate these
benefits.
23 February
National Engineers Week: Where are all the Women? A Panel Discussion on Gender Differences in Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thursday, February 23, 2012
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Farnsworth Pavilion RMC/Ley Student Center
Do you know how many female faculty members are in your department? How many of them have you had a chance to interact with? Are you considering a career in research? Would you like a venue to discuss careers in academia with these successful science and engineering women?
Please join us for Rice University's Women in Science and Engineering's (RUWiSE) first event to explore these topics.
Space is limited in order to ensure an open dialog between panelists and attendees. To register, see http://fs9.formsite.com/ruwise/form1/index.html.
More more information on RUWiSE visit our website at ruwise.rice.edu. RUWiSE is supported by a Leadership Rice Envision Grant.
23 February
TBA
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thursday, February 23, 2012
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1064 Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston,Texas,USA
Hosts: Behnaam Aazhang and Daniel Mittleman