Computational thinking as 21st Century skill
Computational thinking is a critical skill for the digital age, involving problem-solving techniques that enable computers to process information effectively. It precedes programming and requires breaking down complex problems into manageable steps. Educators emphasize computational thinking exercis
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Master's Program in Computational Drug Discovery and Development - Fall 2024 Curriculum
This Master's program offers a comprehensive curriculum focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Computational Drug Discovery, and Development. With a blend of cutting-edge technologies and practical applications, students delve into techniques, AI/ML, big data mining, modeling, and more. Through intens
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Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing
Explore the fascinating fields of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing (NLP), delving into their development, applications, and significance. Learn about the study of human languages in computational models, the importance of corpora in linguistic research, and the various types
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Computational Complexity Through Statistical Physics
In the age of vast data growth, tackling complex computational problems is crucial. Statistical physics can provide insights into handling the new challenges arising from the exponential increase in data. As we delve into understanding the complexity of computational tasks, it becomes evident that e
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Introduction to Priority Search Trees in Computational Geometry
This lecture outlines the structure and query process of Priority Search Trees (PST) in computational geometry. It covers heap-based point queries, range trees for windowing queries, handling query ranges in 1D and 2D spaces, and using heaps to efficiently handle query ranges. The content discusses
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Advancing Computational Modeling for National Security and Climate Missions
Irina Tezaur leads the Quantitative Modeling & Analysis Department, focusing on computational modeling and simulation of complex multi-scale, multi-physics problems. Her work benefits DOE nuclear weapons, national security, and climate missions. By employing innovative techniques like model order re
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Understand Magnetic Fields and Currents in Solids
Explore the concepts of magnetic fields and currents in solids, including the calculation of magnetic dipole moments, the presence of bound currents in cylinders with uniform magnetization, the distribution of bound currents on different surfaces, and the behavior of magnetic fields in solid cylinde
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Computational Biology: Proteins, DNA, RNA, Genetics, and Evolution
Computational Biology combines computational methods with molecular biology to solve biological problems. Explore topics like proteins, DNA, RNA, and genetics, learning about amino acids, nucleotides, and the genetic code. Understand the evolutionary processes of mutation and natural selection.
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New Extension of the Weil Bound for Character Sums
Tali Kaufman and Shachar Lovett present a new extension of the Weil bound for character sums, providing applications to coding theory. The Weil bound offers insights into the behavior of low-degree polynomials, distinguishing between structured and random-like functions. This extension has implicati
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Introduction to Computational Number Theory in Cryptography
Practical private-key cryptography can be done without advanced math, but understanding computational number theory is essential for public-key encryption. This field focuses on the computational difficulty of problems, analyzing algorithms' running times, classifying problems as easy or hard based
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The Essence of Computer Science and Computational Thinking
Delve into the fundamentals of Computer Science and Computational Thinking through chapters discussing the nature of science, predictions in physics, and the distinction between Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. Explore the relationships between Math, Physics, and Computer Science i
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Advancing Auditory Enhancement: Integrating Spleeter with Advanced Remixing Techniques in The Cadenza Challenge 2023
Our project for The Cadenza Challenge 2023 focused on improving audio for headphone users with hearing loss by integrating Spleeter's deep learning capabilities. We utilized N-ALR prescriptions, Butterworth bandpass filters, and Dynamic Range Compression to enhance audio quality. By leveraging advan
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North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad: A Competition for High School Students
The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) is a competition for high school students interested in linguistics, languages, and computation. It consists of an Open Round in January and an Invitational Round in March, with no prerequisites needed. Participants tackle easy problems i
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Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research (MCSR) Overview
The Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research (MCSR) supports computational research in various fields like Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science for Mississippi IHLs. They provide training to optimize computational resources, offer classes for computational trai
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Computational Theories of Brain Function
In this series of images and text snippets, the discussion revolves around the emerging field of computational theories of brain function. Various aspects such as symbolic memories, the relationship between the brain and computation, the emergence of the mind from the brain, and computational thinki
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Computational Earth Science Course Overview
Explore the world of Computational Earth Science with Bill Menke as the instructor and Emily Glazer as the teaching assistant. The course aims to help you become proficient in applying Python-based computational methods to understand dynamic Earth Science phenomena. Through modeling, you will gain i
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Computational Play in Early Childhood Education: DLI 2023 Workshop
The workshop at the 8th EAI International Conference on Design, Learning & Innovation (DLI 2023) in Aalborg aims to delve into the application of computational play with mathematics in early childhood education. Through live sessions and discussions, opportunities and challenges in utilizing computa
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ESSENTIAL COMPUTATIONAL
In Chapter 7 of "Essential Computational Thinking" by Dr. Ricky J. Sethi, dive into procedural programming concepts like sequence, selection, and iteration to craft computational solutions. Explore how engineers approach problem-solving in software development, emphasizing efficiency and abstraction
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Neuroscience at UCL: Computational Brain Insights
Delve into the world of computational neuroscience with instructors Peter Latham, Maneesh Sahani, and Peter Dayan at University College London. Explore the brain's intricacies, from basic facts to mathematical foundations, and uncover the hidden complexities of neural processes. Engage in lectures,
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IT storage, security & Databases at MEB
Responsible for managing data storage, security, and databases at MEB Vivek SAS. The role involves overseeing various server setups, computational servers, home and scratch disk management, and providing access to applications and SQL servers. Additionally, managing computational servers at MEB requ
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Computational Biomedical Science Outreach Program - Overview
Delve into the intersection of computational science and biomedical engineering through the Computational Biomedical Science Outreach Program led by Dr. Suzanne Shontz. Explore the application of computational tools in treating conditions like deep vein thrombosis and hydrocephalus. Learn about the
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Platform for Executable Publications in Modern Computational Science
Computational science faces challenges in publishing large data volumes and complex algorithms. The Collage Authoring Environment offers a solution for validating and sharing executable content within research papers, addressing issues of trust and verifiability in scientific publications. This plat
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Computational Models for Tuberculosis Diagnosis: A Review
This systematic review examines computational models for diagnosing tuberculosis, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. The research aims to enhance TB diagnostic accuracy through advanced computational systems.
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Computational geometry introduction
Dive into the fundamentals of computational geometry with this introduction by Rugaia Omer Ahmed. Explore key concepts, algorithms, and applications in the field. Gain insights into geometric computations and problem-solving techniques. Enhance your understanding of spatial data structures and geome
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Mastering Computational Geometry: Problem-Solving Strategies
Explore the world of computational geometry through practical problems like finding the closest pair of points in a 2D plane. Delve into the divide and conquer approach to efficiently solve complex geometric challenges. Uncover insights on organizing points, sorting by x-values, and handling proximi
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Poisoned and Bound: Dangerous Progression Towards Maliciousness
In Acts 8:4-25, the progression from misunderstanding God's ways to maliciousness is explored. Self-deception, aligning with pride like Lucifer, and being unaware of deception lead to being poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity. The dangerous progression unravels as one moves away from alignm
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Computational Materials Education: Kinetics Module Review
Dive into the Kinetics Module of the Summer School for Integrated Computational Materials Education 2018, exploring diffusion, semiconductor processing, computational tools, and more. Understand the driving forces behind diffusion and Fick's laws, with hands-on exercises and analytical solutions to
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Understanding Chemical Diffusion Using Fast Fourier Transform
Explore the computational analysis of chemical diffusion through the application of the 2D FFT method in Computational Earth Science. Learn about variables, conservation of mass principles, and the computational procedures involved in studying chemical diffusion. Discover the correlation between low
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Understanding Hardness Magnification in Lower Bound Frontiers
Explore the concept of Hardness Magnification (HM) in computational complexity theory, where weak lower bounds lead to strong lower bounds. Discover recent results and examples showcasing the implications of HM in advancing lower bound research.
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Introduction to Computational Complexity Theory at Indian Institute of Science
Learn about computational complexity theory, Turing machines, P and NP classes, and various types of computational problems such as decision, search, counting, and optimization. Explore how algorithms and formal models of computation are used to solve complex problems efficiently.
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Understanding Computational Complexity: Theory Lectures and Problem Classification
Dive into Computational Complexity Theory with this lecture series by the Indian Institute of Science. Explore the fundamentals of Turing machines, Class P and NP problems, and the classification of computational problems based on resources required. Learn about decision, search, counting, and optim
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N8 CIR Research Partnership: Advancing Computational Intensive Research
N8 CIR, a collaboration of 8 research-intensive universities in the North of England, aims to develop skills, facilitate access to computational resources, and accelerate research through practitioner-led approaches. The program focuses on various themes including Digital Health, Digital Humanities,
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Introduction to Computational Sciences - A Visual Journey
Explore the world of Computational Sciences through visually engaging slides covering various key aspects and topics. From basics to advanced concepts, embark on a learning adventure in computational sciences.
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Computational Thermodynamics Module Review - Summer School 2018
Explore the Computational Thermodynamics Module at the Summer School for Integrated Computational Materials Education in 2018. Dive deep into thermodynamic concepts, phase equilibrium, and the application of computational tools in real-world engineering problems. Gain insights into Gibbs Free Energy
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Challenges Faced in Budget Computing: Solutions and Strategies
Explore the world of budget computing with Christopher Harrison as he delves into the challenges of system engineering, collaboration with developers, computational job profiling, and more. Discover how users are solving problems, dealing with computational challenges in biostatistics, and thinking
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Computational Complexity and Decision Problems Overview
Explore the world of computational complexity, decision problems, and algorithm efficiency with insights into various complexity classes and computational models. Understand how decision problems can be framed as yes or no questions and delve into examples like the Traveling Salesperson Problem. Dis
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Enhancing Mathematics Learning Through Productive Talk on Computational Procedures
Explore how classroom discussions can assist students in acquiring computational proficiency by building connections between procedures and concepts, using computational skills as problem-solving tools, and deepening reasoning through productive talk strategies.
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Understanding Spiking Neural Networks: From Modeling to Computational Challenges
Explore the world of spiking neural networks through various aspects such as modeling spiking neurons, neural network structure, computational problems, and the role of randomness in breaking symmetry. Dive into topics like neuro- RAM units, analysis of neural networks, and the implications of rando
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Integrated Computational Materials Education: Thermodynamics Module Review
Explore the Computational Thermodynamics module from the Summer School for Integrated Computational Materials Education 2016, covering Gibbs Free Energy, Phase Equilibrium, and Chemical Equilibrium concepts. Enhance your understanding with hands-on exercises and real-world engineering applications.
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Understanding Complexity Classes and Computational Hardness
Explore the concepts of decidability, tractability, hardness, and completeness in computational theory. Discover how problems can be transformed, languages can be defined, and complexity classes can be analyzed to determine the difficulty of computational tasks. Dive into the realm of EXP-complete p
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