Overcoming Fundamental Inefficiencies in the Representation of Data in Conventional Architectures
Society has become so dependent on computing power that any inefficiencies in the way that we process information can considerably impede productivity and quality of life. Three emerging trends pose challenges to the design of…
Data Science in Education
In an effort to empower more data-driven thinking, Microsoft is working with UC Berkeley to help realize its vision of giving every undergraduate easy access to the university’s Data Science Education Program. Read more on…
A new understanding of the world through grassroots Data Science education at UC Berkeley
By Vani Mandava, Director, Data Science, Microsoft Research While some may regard data science as an easy passport to a job for the tech savvy, Luis Macias has different ideas. The fourth-year undergraduate student, who…
New Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant provides support to under-represented groups in computing
By Dr. Meredith Ringel Morris, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research I am pleased to announce that Microsoft Research is funding a new academic program, the Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant. This grant program offers selected doctoral students…
Visualizing Networks
This page explores algorithms, interfaces and prototypes we developed over the years for visualizing and interacting with complex networks.