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• Feb

  23

  Teaching Demo & Research Talk - Eric Evert "A generalized eigenspace approach for tensor decomposition"

  Department of Computer Science

  10:00 AM

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  Abstract
  

  Tensors, or multiindexed arrays, play an important role in fields such as machine learning and signal processing. These higher-order generalizations of matrices allow for preservation of higher-order structure present in data, and low rank decompositions of tensors allow for recovery of underlying information. One of the most popular decompositions for tensors is the canonical polyadic decomposition (CPD) which expresses a tensor as a sum of rank one tensors. However most existing algebraic algorithms for CPD (based on generalized eigenvalue decomposition) are unstable. In this talk, I will present a new algebraic algorithm which significantly improves the accuracy for tensor decompositions. In addition, I will discuss progress on some fundamental issues related to tensor decompositions.

  Biography

  I am a postdoctoral researcher at KU Leuven working in the group of Lieven de Lathauwer. I received my PhD from UC San Diego in 2018 under the direction of J. William Helton. My primary research interests include tensor decompositions and noncommutative (matrix) convex sets. In the tensors world, I study existence of best low rank tensor approximations and algebraic algorithms for various tensor decompositions. For matrix convex sets, I am particularly interested in various types of extreme points.

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  TIME Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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  CONTACT Pamela Villalovoz    pmv@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Computer Science

• Aug

  20

  Alumni Education Webinar: McCormick School of Engineering's Strategic Vision

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  12:00 PM

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  Join us to explore the McCormick School of Engineering’s strategic vision and its vital role in advancing Northwestern’s top priorities. From groundbreaking research to transformative education, Northwestern Engineering is shaping solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and working to advance Northwestern. During this presentation, you will learn directly from Dean Christopher Schuh on how our alumni community can come together to amplify this impact—through engagement, mentorship, philanthropy, and industry connections. Learn how your involvement can help unlock bold ideas and ensure Northwestern remains a global leader in engineering and beyond.

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  NAA Alumni Education
  alumnieducation@northwestern.edu

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  TIME Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Sep

  8

  Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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  Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free light breakfast on the Tech East Plaza will follow.

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  TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Sep

  12

  New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

  University Academic Calendar

  All Day

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  New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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  TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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  CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Sep

  15

  Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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  Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free lunch on the Tech East Plaza will follow.

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  TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  LOCATION Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Sep

  16

  Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

  University Academic Calendar

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  Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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  TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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  CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Sep

  25

  Bagel Thursday

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

  9:00 AM

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  TBA

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  TIME Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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  CONTACT Wynante R Charles    wynante.charles@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Computer Science (CS)