школа от Microsoft

[Vladimir Dobrynin]

Добрый день,

Это может быть интересно:

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Microsoft Data Structures and Algorithms School

August 08-14, 2010, St. Petersburg, Russia

http://logic.pdmi.ras.ru/midas/

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ORGANIZERS
Microsoft Research, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and
Academic Physics and Technology University

GOALS
To offer students a unique opportunity to learn about fundamental
and state of the art results from top scientists in the area, and
to provide a stimulating environment for students to meet and
establish ties with each other and school lecturers.

COURSES
* Giuseppe F. Italiano (University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy)
Algorithms on Large Data Sets
* David S. Johnson (AT&T Labs, USA)
Case Studies: The Traveling Salesman and Bin Packing Problems
* Clifford Stein (Columbia University, USA)
Combinatorial Optimization Algorithms
* Robert E. Tarjan (Princeton University and HP, USA)
Data Structures
* Renato F. Werneck (Microsoft Research, USA)
Shortest Paths and Experimental Evaluation of Algorithms

PARTICIPATION
Advanced undergraduates, PhD students and young scientists and
developers are encouraged to apply. Russian residents and students
residing abroad who do not need a visa to enter Russia may apply.
English is the working language of the school, the students should
be fluent in both English and Russian. Minimal background includes
an introductory algorithms class and basic programming skills
(in C++). Accepted students will pay no tuition, and the school
will cover their local expenses including accommodation. A limited
number of partial or full travel grants may be provided.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit the school website to register as soon as possible but no
later than February 28, 2010, and complete your application
by March 15, 2010.