Limitations of Computers and How to Make Use of Them

Limitations of Computers and How to Make Use of Them
Topic
Limitations of Computers and How to Make Use of Them
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 08, 2019 - 17:15 - 18:00
Speaker
Siyao Guo, NYU Shanghai
Location
Room 310, NYU Shanghai

Abstract: 

Computers can efficiently solve many problems. How powerful is the most powerful computer? Can it efficiently solve all natural problems arising from our life? In this talk, I will give a flavor of how to understand and apply fundamental limitations of computers.


*Please note that tea and coffee reception will start at 4:45 PM. All are welcome!

NYU Shanghai STEM Seminar Series - Spring 2019

  • April 03:  Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    By Zhong-Lin Lu, Distinguished Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology, and Director of the Center for Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The Ohio State University

  • April 10:  Cortical 'Ring' Models of Binocular Rivalry and Fusion
    By David McLaughlin, Chief Science Mentor, Affiliated Professor of Mathematics and Neural Science, NYU Shanghai; Silver Professor of Mathematics and Neural Science, NYU

  • April 17:  What Do We See in Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Liquids?
    By Xiang Sun, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, NYU Shanghai 

  • May 8:  Limitations of Computers and How to Make Use of Them
    By Siyao Guo, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Assistant Professor, NYU

  • May 15:  Delineating Urban Park Catchment Area Using Mobile Data
    By Chenghe Guan, Assistant Professor of Urban Design, NYU Shanghai

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