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 8, 2019 - 17:15 to 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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