Data Science Institute Colloquium Series Event: What Can Deep Learning Learn from Linear Regression
OPEN TO ALL ABSTRACT When training large-scale deep neural networks for pattern recognition, hundreds of hours on clusters of GPUs are required to achieve state-of-the-art performance. Improved optimization algorithms could potentially enable faster industrial prototyping and make training contemporary models more accessible. In this talk, I will attempt to distill the key difficulties in optimizing […]
The Transparency Series – Series 1, Polling (Workshop)
OPEN TO COLUMBIA JOURNALISM STUDENTS A unique set of seminars and hands-on workshops that bring new technology and design ideas to the Columbia Journalism community. The goal is simple — help students learn new ways to find and tell stories, new ways to inform and entertain. Each topic will commence with a Friday evening panel […]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SIPA Dean’s Public Policy Challenge Grant Program
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS, WITH ONE SIPA PARTICIPANT APPLY HERE The program, which is part of the Columbia Venture Competition, invites students to design cutting-edge projects and, if appropriate, prototypes that use ICT and/or data analytics to solve global policy problems. In this round, students are encouraged to develop creative solutions around the below core Sustainable […]
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Policy in Israel: Turning Liabilities into Assets
A discussion on innovation, entrepreneurship and policy in Israel World-class innovation and government leadership in the 21st century. How do government measures uplift entrepreneurship in Israel? A discussion on innovation, entrepreneurship and policy with Ambassador Prosor, Dean Merit E Janow, SIPA & Eli Noam, Columbia Business School. Ambassador Ron Prosor is the Abba Eban Chair of […]
Film Screening of Prosperity (Screening and Keynote)
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS Prosperity is following a new generation of companies that are doing the right thing and deserve our attention (and money). There’s an emerging movement of “For […]
Introduction to Human Centered Design (Workshop)
Uris Hall, Room 303OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS From a newsreader app, to a lowcost infant warmer for developing countries, to simply a more creative team dynamic, design thinking has proven to be a powerful methodology capable of solving challenges of all shapes and sizes. The principles of user research, prototyping, and testing have been used by everyone from […]
Studio Hours at the Design Studio (Open Collaboration Time)
Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio 490 Riverside Dr., New York, NY, United StatesOPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS Do you have an idea and want to get personal design thinking feedback from the Design Studio? During Studio Hours, teams or individuals are invited to discuss their projects or ideas one-on-one with human-centered designers in the Studio. Teams of Columbia affiliates are also welcome to use the studio space for working […]
Firms with Benefits: How Sustainability is Reshaping the Competitive Business Landscape (Workshop)
Facilitated By Aziza Jamgerchinova ’13BUS ’06JRN Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 6-8 p.m. Refreshments included with RSVP Warren Hall, Room 311 1125 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027 Overview Most executives understand the strategic importance […]
NYC Media Lab’s Annual Summit (Event)
OPEN TO ALL Register today for NYCML’17, NYC Media Lab’s biggest event of the year. NYCML’17 is a snapshot of the best thinking, projects and talent in digital media from […]
Crafting Your Killer Idea (Workshop)
Columbia Entrepreneurship Design Studio 490 Riverside Dr., New York, NY, United StatesOPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS The heart of every entrepreneurial process is a great idea. Join us to learn about ideations, brainstorming techniques, and how to go from pinpointing a challenge to developing an innovative solution. During this fast-paced sprint, you will craft solutions and build a business model designed to generate positive social impact!