The Pipeline from Computing Research to Surprising Inventions

  • Sophie Ge, Microsoft

Peter Lee’s Keynote Speech on the 14th Computing in the 21st Century Conference co-hosted by Microsoft Research Asia, Nankai University and Tianjin University on October 25, 2012.

Abstract:One of the most exciting aspects of computer science is that the results of basic research so often end up being applied in completely unexpected ways. At Microsoft Research, we actively seek out these surprising outcomes, by building a pipeline that connects long-term, blue-sky research to technological innovations. This talk will delve into the details of three examples, one each in the areas of entertainment, cloud computing, and personal productivity.

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