Statistics Department Seminar Series: Linjun Zhang, Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, Rutgers University
"A Statistical Hypothesis Testing Framework for Data Misappropriation Detection in Large Language Models"
Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly gaining enormous popularity in recent years. However, the training of LLMs has raised...
Saturday Morning Physics | How Old is the Universe — That is, What Time is It?
Scott Watson, Professor of Physics (Syracuse University)
Have you ever wondered about the origin of time? Join us for a fascinating exploration into a concept that has captivated scientists and...
Statistics Department Seminar Series: Yao Xie, Coca-Cola Foundation Chair & Professor, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
"Generative Models for Statistical Inference: From Wasserstein Flows to Guided Generation"
Abstract: Generative models such as normalizing flows and diffusion processes have transformed how we represent complex, high-dimensional...
Saturday Morning Physics | What is Classical and What is Quantum? Insights from the Assumptions of Physics Project
Gabriele Carcassi, Researcher (U-M Physics)
After one hundred years, quantum mechanics is still shrouded with mystery. Does it have to be? Is there a reasonable premise that both...
Statistics Department Seminar Series: Will Wei Sun, Associate Professor, Department of Quantitative Methods, Department of Statistics (by courtesy), Purdue University
"Aligning Large Language Models with Heterogeneous Human Feedback: When Statistics Meets LLMs"
Abstract: Reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) has emerged as the leading approach to aligning large language models (LLMs)...
Saturday Morning Physics | 30 Years of SMP! (Family-Friendly)
Warren M. Smith Demonstration Laboratory Staff (U-M Physics Department)
Join us for a special 30-year celebration of Saturday Morning Physics, including an engaging, family-friendly demonstration show. Discover...
