Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago

Join us at TTIC’s Industry Open House on Sept 26! Meet faculty, students & postdocs driving research in , , , , & more. Build connections, discover talent, and learn how to partner through our Industry Affiliates Program: https://buff.ly/TIu7muk

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. Stuart A. Rice, University of Chicago Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus and TTIC's first Dean. His visionary leadership shaped TTIC's future. Read more: https://buff.ly/4fFohoO

TTIC is excited to announce Dr. Ka Yee Lee as the newest member of its Board of Trustees, beginning May 1, 2024. Dr. Lee is the David Lee Shillinglaw Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago, and has been serving as Interim Dean of the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago since February 2024. Read the full announcement: https://www.ttic.edu/news/ #0524-1

🌟 Exciting Announcement from the CCC! 🌟

In February, the CCC supported three groundbreaking scientific sessions at this year's prestigious AAAS Annual Conference! Throughout the week we’ve been releasing insightful summaries from the first CCC-hosted panel.

🔬 First Panel Highlight: "Generative AI in Science: Promises and Pitfalls" 🔬

Moderated by CCC’s very own Matthew Turk, President of the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, this panel brought together brilliant minds to explore the application of generative models in various scientific domains.

💡 Key Speakers and Topics Included: 💡

Dr. Rebecca Willett, Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at the University of Chicago, delved into the indispensable role of generative models in scientific research and emphasized why off-the-shelf models fall short in this context.

Dr. Markus Buehler, Professor of Engineering at MIT, illuminated the application of generative models in materials science, offering fascinating insights into this rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Duncan Watson-Parris, Assistant Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego, shared valuable perspectives on utilizing generative models in climate science research, paving the way for innovative solutions in understanding our planet's climate dynamics.

Finally, all of the speakers answered questions during the Q&A.

Read all of the highlights from CCC at AAAS: https://cccblog.org/

Stay tuned for more captivating insights from our upcoming blog series, where we unravel the intriguing discussions from the AAAS Annual Conference! 🚀

TTIC is thrilled to announce a significant philanthropic donation from distinguished computer scientists Lenore Blum and Manuel Blum, which enabled the establishment of TTIC's first two faculty-endowed chairs. Read more: https://buff.ly/3SwF2KO

We are hosting a virtual PhD Admissions Open House on Monday, Dec. 4 at 11:00 am CST via Zoom. Learn more about our PhD program in from TTIC faculty and students, followed by an open Q&A. Learn more and register (required): https://buff.ly/49U3FYn

The Fall 2023 Junior Theorists Workshop will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Northwestern University and Friday, Dec. 1 at TTIC, and will feature junior researchers in all areas of theoretical . Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3ThYJqz

We are hiring for Tenure-Track faculty positions! With only PhD students and a uniquely light teaching load, this allows all courses and activites to be focused on advanced learning and research. Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3yn2jEo

TTIC is accepting Research Assistant Professor applications until Dec. 1! This position includes no teaching requirements, research funding up to three years, and is located on the University of Chicago campus. Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3QlcVKP

“My intention is to maintain the valuable connections I’ve forged during my time here, continuing to collaborate with the exceptional individuals I’ve had the privilege of working with."

Read more about Professors Lee Cohen and Kartik Goyal's experiences as RAPs: https://buff.ly/45Z5Tmu

Today is the start of YishayFest and DavidFest, as well as our 2023 Summer Workshop Program! Learn more about our upcoming workshops: https://www.ttic.edu/summer-workshop-2023/

“We now know that not only are the bacteria in [the guts and intestine] related to metabolic functions, but also to brain development, neurological functions, metabolism, bowel disease, obesity, and they impact cancer therapy response.” Read Professor Derek Reiman's research highlight: https://www.ttic.edu/highlights/reiman/