Lectures related to Information, Computation, and Society

Introduction to Information, Computation, and Communication

Introduces the fundamental principles of Information, Computation, and Communication theory, covering genomics, medical imaging, and assistive technology.

Distributed Quantum Computing

Explores communication complexity and quantum computation models in Distributed Quantum Computing.

Communication Amid Uncertainty

Explores challenges in human communication, context importance, compression problems, uncertain functionality, and proof verification.

Complexity & Induction: Algorithms & Proofs

Covers worst-case complexity, algorithms, and proofs including mathematical induction and recursion.

Risk Governance Framework: Understanding and Managing Risks

Discusses the challenges in characterizing risk knowledge and managing uncertain scientific knowledge in risk evaluation and decision-making.

Algorithmes: introduction

Covers the basics of algorithms, problem-solving, and efficient resolution methods.

Robert Boyle's Literary Technology

Explores Robert Boyle's literary technology and its impact on knowledge production and communication.

The Art of Science Communication

Emphasizes the importance of science communication, focusing on gaining support, building trust, and addressing misinformation.

Algorithms & Growth of Functions

Covers optimization algorithms, stable matching, and Big-O notation for algorithm efficiency.

Understanding Social Media

Covers the goals, definition, types, and computational analysis of social media, emphasizing the study of human behavior through digital traces.

Future of Engineering Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Discusses the future of engineering education in Switzerland, focusing on challenges, opportunities, and the integration of technology in teaching.

Emerging Trends in Electronics

Introduces a symposium on the impact of electronics and technology.

EPFL: Engineering and Science Overview

Gives an overview of EPFL, highlighting its top engineering school status and diverse research areas.

Science Communication: Status Quo & Current Trends

Explores the evolution of science communication research, challenges in journalism, impact of digital media, and scientists' role in public engagement.

Introduction to Operating Systems

Covers the importance and challenges of operating systems, their omnipresence, impact on programs, and role as illusionists and referees.

Replica Symmetry Breaking: Full Solution & Condensation

Explores Replica Symmetry Breaking in the Random Energy Model, discussing configurational entropy and condensation.

Conceptual Design: Applied Mechanical Design

Explores the conceptual design process, concept selection, embodiment, and detail design in applied mechanical design.

Elements of computational complexity

Covers classical and quantum computational complexity concepts and implications.

Transversal Skills: Vision and Implementation

Emphasizes the importance of transversal skills in engineering professions and outlines EPFL's initiative to ensure graduates acquire these skills.

The Science of Computation and Communication

Explores themes from analog to digital computing, artificial intelligence, network science, and social media impact on privacy.