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401-3940-74L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Student Seminar on Mathematics of Data Science: Statistical-to-Computational Gaps

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Afonso Sousa Bandeira
Number of participants limited to 12. Almost fully booked. [Late inquiries as to whether a place is still available must be directed to the seminar advisor.]
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:38

Abstract

This student seminar will focus on Statistical-to-Computational Gaps, a topic in the interface of Theoretical Computer Science, Statistics, and High Dimensional Probability.

Resources

Lecture Notes

This student seminar will be the second edition of a seminar ran in the Fall of 2024. You can read about that student seminar here:https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.22182

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
07.02.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar on Mathematics of Data Science: Statistical-to-Computational Gaps
Advisor: Anastasia Kireeva
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG F 26.5)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. In case you need to attend 2 seminars in this semester, please take contact with the Study Administration (email: ). Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)