In the news | Towards Data Science
What’s New in Deep Learning Research: Microsoft’s TextWorld is the OpenAI Gym of Language Learning Agents
Recently, researchers from the Microsoft Research Montreal Lab, released an open source project called TextWorld, which attempts to train reinforcement learning agents using Text-Based games.
In the news | InfoQ
F# 4.5 Brings Spans, Match!, and More
Recently, Microsoft has announced the new language version of F# called F# 4.5. The F# 4.5 has been developed completely through an open request for comments (RFC) process, with significant contributions from the community, particularly in feature discussions and demonstrating…
In the news | NYMG
Gaming is for Everyone:On Games, Access, and Inclusivity
Melissa Boone and Jerome Hagen, User Researchers on Team XBox, discuss education, access, and building inclusive spaces for gamers of all types.
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 (opens in new tab)” 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…