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How to tackle scarce data and high dimensionality in machine learning? Juho Piironen brings novel techniques to predictive modeling
Doctoral candidate, MSc Juho Piironen, studied Bayesian statistical inference in supervised learning problems and proposed novel techniques to account for uncertainty and computational cost in predictive model construction and feature selection.
€17 million fund backs 170 projects to develop disruptive solutions to key societal challenges
ATTRACT initiative starts a one-year race to develop sensing and imaging technologies that will enable breakthrough innovations
Eero Kontturi: The most important skill for a researcher is the desire to read and write
Professor of Materials Chemistry of Cellulose relaxes by reading scientific articles and makes no distinction between work and free time.
New technology aims to become AirBnB for electric cars
New app coordinated by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and Forum Virium Helsinki can make life easier for eco-conscious drivers
Aalto granted EUR 10.4 million for profiling by Academy of Finland
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s application was ranked number one by the international peer expert panel.
What can you do for the climate?
Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.
Jukka Tuomi was a pioneer in 3D knowledge
Jukka Tuomi, Research Director, died on 11 April 2019 by a rapidly progressing illness. He was one of the world's leading 3D printing experts. In remembrance of him we republish this Everyday choices interview on the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Magazine issue 20. The column focuses on the personal choices experts make in association with their field of research.
Media Lab: Master's thesis presentations
MA in New Media master’s thesis presentations will be held in Väre from Monday 13.5. to Wednesday 15.5.2019
Room for Thought: Brain Region That Watches for Walls Identified
Advanced imaging technologies observe one brain area’s ability to rapidly sense our surroundings; lays groundwork for improvements to machine learning and robotics
The Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion awarded physics lecturer and a pioneer in gamification
Outstanding Teacher of the Year award was given to Jami Kinnunen, lecturer popular with physics students. Juho Hamari was chosen as the Young Researcher of the Year
A surprising experiment opens the path to new particle manipulation methods
Unexpected result from acoustics experiment could have applications in biomedical and microsystems research
Living+ hosted a networking lunch to discuss research in human-centered living environments
Researchers from numerous fields within 911±¬ÁÏÍø joined a lunch event on April 23 to discuss common research interests in the field.
From costume design to the right kind of AI – new installation talks now available on video
Aalto's newly tenured professors gave their installation talks 24 April.
Algorithms make information displays more interesting
To make content shown in information displays more interesting for passers-by, computer scientists apply a theory from behavioral sciences
Funding for four new Academy Research Fellow and 14 Postdoctoral Researcher posts
The funding for the five-year Academy Research Fellow and the three-year Postdoctoral Researcher posts was awarded by the Academy of Finland's Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering.
Collaborative AI provides inspiration for designers
A new AI approach helps design practitioners to explore visual ideas
Antti Oulasvirta elected as member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Antti Oulasvirta has been elected as member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters at the Annual General Meeting on 12.4.2019.
Nordic Five Tech establishes new network for artificial intelligence
The Nordic AI Network aims to make the Nordic region a global hub in AI research, education and innovation
