The University of Southern California (USC) received a $599,963 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) to conduct research on machine learning and optimal learning algorithms. The project, titled "A Combinatorial Lens on Learning," aims to develop a new mathematical framework based on combinatorics, optimization, and graph theory to deepen the understanding of machine learning and guide the search for improved algorithms. In addition to the research component, the award includes an educational and outreach initiative to train students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels in the mathematical fundamentals of machine learning. The project is expected to run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, and will involve disseminating the research findings through publications, tutorials, and organizing meetings and workshops.
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