Three Microsoft fellowship programs support academics and the future of the computer science field
| Sandy Blyth
To help academics advance their research, Microsoft has supported hundreds of fellows through the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship. This year we are expanding our funding support by creating two new fellowships: one designed to support diverse talent earning advanced degrees…
Research you can (really) use with Dr. Lenin Ravindranath Sivalingam
Episode 35, August 1, 2018 - Dr. Ravindranath Sivalingam tells us why he is so passionate about what he does, explains how internships can literally change your life, and shares the story of how a hackathon idea turned into a…
In the news | A book to thank you (and to advance research)
A book to thank you (and to advance research)
This book, entitled “Multimedia Tools and Applications for Environmental & Biodiversity Informatics” focuses on the latest and most impactful advancements of multimedia data globally available for environmental and earth biodiversity
Watch the live stream of the 2018 Microsoft Research Faculty Summit – Systems/Fueling Future Disruptions
| Dan Fay
The Systems focused Microsoft Research Faculty Summit is just around the corner on August 1-2, 2018! This year’s summit will highlight how Systems are the infrastructure Fueling Future Disruptions by delivering an engaging program exploring not only the importance of…
In the news | Canadian Security
Fernando Diaz joins MSR Montreal as head of new Montreal FATE Research Group
Microsoft Research (MSR) Montreal recently welcomed Fernando Diaz to the Montreal FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency and Ethics in AI) Research Group as principal researcher.
Project Malmo: Reinforcement learning in a complex world
| Noboru Sean Kuno
France’s victory over Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup was as thrilling as sports competition gets. If you’re as much a fan of the game as I am, you enjoyed watching 32 national teams vie for the title over…
Top students contemplate the shape of the AI future at PhD Summer School
| Scarlet Schwiderski-Grosche
Beautiful summer weather, ice cold Pimm’s and the idyllic scenery along the River Cam greeted over 100 PhD students from across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region who had traveled to Cambridge, England, to share and learn about…
In the news | Forbes
How Technology Has Transformed, And Complicated, Music Fandom: Interview With Nancy Baym
Principal Researcher Nancy Baym discusses why there is no one-size-fits-all solution to nailing fan engagement in the digital age.
Summer of MakeCode for kids
| Jacqueline Russell
Microsoft MakeCode is a web-based learning environment for kids and teens to create with technology. MakeCode takes a unique approach to computing education by combining the magic of making with the power of code as a way to make learning…