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• Sep

  18

  CS Seminar: A Theory for Quantum Learning in the NISQ Era (Jerry Li)

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

  12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

  EVENT DETAILS

  Monday // CS Colloquium
  September 18th // 12:00 PM cst
  Mudd 3514

  Speaker
  Jerry Li
  MSR Redmond

  Title
  A Theory for Quantum Learning in the NISQ Era

  Abstract
  How can we learn inherently quantum phenomena? Not only is this question important for verification of quantum computation, but it is arguably one of the most basic learning theoretic questions about the physical world. While much there has been much theoretical attention on this question, almost all of the algorithms developed are impractical to run on existing (so called noisy intermediate scale quantum or NISQ) quantum computers. One key bottleneck to implementing these algorithms is that NISQ devices lack the large scale quantum memory required. However, in contrast to the unconstrained quantum setting, where in many cases optimal rates are known, the theory of learning on such NISQ devices was, prior to our work, much less well understood. In this talk, we will describe a line of work on understanding the complexity of learning with limited amounts of quantum memory, and more generally, learning on NISQ devices. For many natural problems, we will demonstrate sharp characterizations for the sample complexity of learning with and without quantum memory. No prior knowledge of quantum will be necessary for the talk, nor possessed by the speaker.

  Biograpahy
  Jerry is a principal research scientist at MSR Redmond, where he works on a number of topics, including quantum information theory, high dimensional statistics, robustness, and the science of deep learning. He obtained his PhD from MIT under Ankur Moitra, and was a VMWare Fellow at the Simons Institute.

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  TIME Monday, September 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  LOCATION 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)    map it

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

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• 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

  EVENT DETAILS

  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

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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

  EVENT DETAILS

  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)