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Spectral Methods from Tensor Networks
A tensor network is a diagram that specifies a way to "multiply" a collection
of tensors together to produce another tensor (or matrix). Many existing
algorithms for tensor problems (such as tensor decomposition and tensor PCA),
although they are not presented this way, can be viewed as spectral methods on
matrices built from simple tensor networks. In this work we leverage the full
power of this abstraction to design new algorithms for certain continuous
tensor decomposition problems.
An important and challenging family of tensor problems comes from orbit
recovery, a class of inference problems involving group actions (inspired by
applications such as cryo-electron microscopy). Orbit recovery problems over
finite groups can often be solved via standard tensor methods. However, for
infinite groups, no general algorithms are known. We give a new spectral
algorithm based on tensor networks for one such problem: continuous
multi-reference alignment over the infinite group SO(2). Our algorithm extends
to the more general heterogeneous case.Comment: 30 pages, 8 figure
Learning Geometric Concepts with Nasty Noise
We study the efficient learnability of geometric concept classes -
specifically, low-degree polynomial threshold functions (PTFs) and
intersections of halfspaces - when a fraction of the data is adversarially
corrupted. We give the first polynomial-time PAC learning algorithms for these
concept classes with dimension-independent error guarantees in the presence of
nasty noise under the Gaussian distribution. In the nasty noise model, an
omniscient adversary can arbitrarily corrupt a small fraction of both the
unlabeled data points and their labels. This model generalizes well-studied
noise models, including the malicious noise model and the agnostic (adversarial
label noise) model. Prior to our work, the only concept class for which
efficient malicious learning algorithms were known was the class of
origin-centered halfspaces.
Specifically, our robust learning algorithm for low-degree PTFs succeeds
under a number of tame distributions -- including the Gaussian distribution
and, more generally, any log-concave distribution with (approximately) known
low-degree moments. For LTFs under the Gaussian distribution, we give a
polynomial-time algorithm that achieves error , where
is the noise rate. At the core of our PAC learning results is an efficient
algorithm to approximate the low-degree Chow-parameters of any bounded function
in the presence of nasty noise. To achieve this, we employ an iterative
spectral method for outlier detection and removal, inspired by recent work in
robust unsupervised learning. Our aforementioned algorithm succeeds for a range
of distributions satisfying mild concentration bounds and moment assumptions.
The correctness of our robust learning algorithm for intersections of
halfspaces makes essential use of a novel robust inverse independence lemma
that may be of broader interest
Designing professional learning
The Designing Professional Learning report provides a snapshot of the key elements involved in creating effective and engaging professional learning in a globally dispersed market. AITSL commissioned Learning Forward to undertake this study to give greater guidance around the ‘how’ of professional learning. Learning design involves making careful decisions based on an integration of theories, research and models of human learning in order to contribute to the effectiveness of professional learning. This work is not presented as definitive findings, but seeks to draw attention to observed trends and areas of commonality between learning designs that have demonstrated success.
Following an analysis of a broad range of professional learning activities, a Learning Design Anatomy was developed to provide a framework for understanding the elements of effective professional learning. Each learning design element is framed by a detailed series of questions that challenge users to refine and clarify aims, intended learning outcomes and the most effective ways in which to engage—taking into consideration the unique context for learning. Examples of professional learning design are provided to illustrate elements of the Anatomy.
The report is designed to be of use to teachers, school leaders, policy makers, system administrators and professional learning providers. It is intended that this report and the Anatomy will serve as provocation for a broader conversation about the composition of professional learning and the elements that establish the strongest correlation between participants, environment, delivery and action
Settling the Sample Complexity of Single-parameter Revenue Maximization
This paper settles the sample complexity of single-parameter revenue
maximization by showing matching upper and lower bounds, up to a
poly-logarithmic factor, for all families of value distributions that have been
considered in the literature. The upper bounds are unified under a novel
framework, which builds on the strong revenue monotonicity by Devanur, Huang,
and Psomas (STOC 2016), and an information theoretic argument. This is
fundamentally different from the previous approaches that rely on either
constructing an -net of the mechanism space, explicitly or implicitly
via statistical learning theory, or learning an approximately accurate version
of the virtual values. To our knowledge, it is the first time information
theoretical arguments are used to show sample complexity upper bounds, instead
of lower bounds. Our lower bounds are also unified under a meta construction of
hard instances.Comment: 49 pages, Accepted by STOC1
Red Rock Desert Learning Center & Wild Horse and Burro Facility: Newsletter
The mission of the Red Rock Desert Learning Center is to instill stewardship and respect by increasing knowledge and understanding of the Mojave Desert ecosystemsand cultures through a unique experiential discovery program
Red Rock Desert Learning Center & Wild Horse and Burro Facility: Frequently Asked Questions
The mission of the Red Rock Desert Learning Center is to instill stewardship and respect by increasing knowledge and understanding of the Mojave Desert ecosystems and cultures through a unique experiential discovery program
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原載於2017年3月28日《晴報》。https://commons.ln.edu.hk/osl_press/1025/thumbnail.jp
Service-Learning Times : semester 2, 2018/19
To foster multi-disciplinary learning experience, the three faculties, the Science Unit and Office of Service-Learning offer you plenty of choices and flexibility in S-L projects. Moreover, we also provide trans-border S-L and research opportunities, enabling you to examine challenging issues at both the local and international levels. A number of S-L projects are also available in cluster courses, free elective courses, and major courses. In short, you have a wealth of opportunities to apply your course knowledge while contributing to the local and the international communities.
This booklet highlights the courses with S-L elements in this semester. If you want to choose what kind of S-L adventure you want to go on, you should plan and act quickly while places are available.https://commons.ln.edu.hk/sl_times/1003/thumbnail.jp
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