How can we get computers to recognize faces? In this talk we'll walk through a popular method of doing it. And on the way we'll cover some nifty statistics and linear algebra!

In this class we will develop some theory of linear operators, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors and bring it to life using examples such as the spread of a virus, the vibration of a drum head, the diffusion of heat, the dynamics of romantic relationships, and more. WARNING: This class will require considerable mathematical maturity; knowledge of more advanced mathematics (calculus and beyond), while not always necessary, will be very helpful. (Knowing that some students in lower grades have such mathematics backgrounds, I have not restricted the class to students in higher grades)

Ever Google something and get dozens of annoying irrelevant topics that somehow relate to your query? How do you sort ...

Simple systems can evolve in interesting and complex ways over time. We will study some simple and interesting situations like: ...