Paul G. Allen School Courses

Programming Languages and Software Engineering at the Allen School

Explore cutting-edge research in programming languages and software engineering, covering topics like automated coding, static analysis, distributed systems debugging, and web development optimization.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Gradients in Inverse Dynamics Problems - Tao Du, MIT

Exploring analytical gradients in physics simulation for computational design of dynamic systems, with applications in robotics, biomechanics, and computer graphics.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Allen School Colloquium - NLP Research Lab Presentations

Cutting-edge NLP research presentations on data use, efficient training, tokenization challenges, political bias propagation, and privacy risks in language models.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

We (Finally) Have Dexterous Robotic Manipulation - Now What? - 2024 Winter Robotics Colloquium

Exploring advancements in dexterous robotic manipulation, focusing on mechanism design, tactile sensing, and motor learning. Discusses future implications and applications of improved robot dexterity.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Valedictory - Who Am I? Exploring Life Beyond Computer Science

Martin Tompa explores his identity beyond computer science, focusing on his passion for genealogy and family history. He shares personal stories and family secrets in this engaging valedictory lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Robotics and the New Cyberlaw - 2023 Fall Robotics Colloquium

Exploring the legal and policy implications of robotics' ascendance, examining how drones and driverless cars will reshape cyberlaw discourse and impact society.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Allen School Colloquium - MISL Research Lab Presentations

Explore cutting-edge research in DNA data storage, molecular computation, and protein sequencing. Discover innovative approaches to Boolean search, fast molecular circuits, CRISPR-Cas9 applications, nanopore signals, and smartphone-based molecular detect…

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unlocking the Power of AI for the Greater Good

Explore AI's potential for societal benefit through innovative research, ethical considerations, and real-world applications in this thought-provoking keynote by Ali Farhadi.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unlocking the Power of AI for the Greater Good - Panel 1: UW AI Research and Its Importance

Experts discuss UW's AI research initiatives, exploring applications in protein design, ophthalmology, electrical engineering, and computer science to address societal challenges and advance scientific understanding.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Industry Needs to Succeed with AI - Panel Discussion

Industry experts discuss key factors for successful AI implementation, focusing on challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations in various sectors.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proof-driven Development of Production-quality Cryptographic Software

Explore formal verification in cryptographic software development, focusing on Fiat Cryptography's innovative approach to achieving expert-level performance with comprehensive computer-checked proofs and specializing compilation.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Content Curation in Online Platforms - Impact and Improvement Strategies

Explore the impact of content curation on online platforms, examining moderation practices, user behavior, and the potential of academic research to guide policy and improve digital experiences.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advancing Weather and Climate Prediction with Data-Driven Methods

Exploring machine learning's transformative role in weather and climate prediction, enhancing forecast accuracy, facilitating scientific discovery, and revolutionizing atmospheric science methodologies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Accessibility in the Open - Driving Global Disability Equity Through Open Source

Exploring disability-inclusive design's impact on global equity, emphasizing user-centered practices and open source solutions to address accessibility challenges in technology and society.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Toward Total Scene Understanding for Autonomous Driving

Explore cutting-edge machine learning techniques for autonomous driving, including perception, behavior prediction, and planning. Learn about Waymo's research on ML models for real-world environments and AI's impact on accessibility.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video