Fields Institute Courses

A Peaceman-Rachford Splitting Method for the Protein Side-Chain Positioning Problem

Explore protein side-chain positioning through doubly nonnegative relaxation and Peaceman-Rachford splitting method, with insights on facial reduction and numerical experiments for optimal solutions.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Towards Adaptive Maps

Explore adaptive maps for personalized route planning, considering user-specific suitability measures and dynamic point-of-interest locations based on transportation modes.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Zoo of Discrete Conformal Structures

Explore discrete conformal structures on surfaces, including circle packing and multiplicative weights. Learn about classification, applications, and recent developments in discrete conformal mapping.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Weaving Together Machine Learning, Theoretical Physics, and Neuroscience

Exploring the intersection of machine learning, physics, and neuroscience through complex systems analysis to develop better algorithms and understand neural systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deeply Learning Derivatives - From Hilbert to Riskfuel

Explore advanced derivatives pricing using deep learning, from Hilbert's 13th problem to modern neural networks for valuing high-dimensional contingent claims in quantitative finance.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Combining Reinforcement Learning and Inverse Reinforcement Learning for Optimal Asset Allocation

Explore innovative approaches to asset allocation using reinforcement learning and inverse reinforcement learning techniques for optimal portfolio management and wealth preservation strategies.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Machine Learning Flows for Referral Models

Explore machine learning techniques for referral models, focusing on quantitative methods in wealth management and their practical applications in financial institutions.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Technological Prisms: A Configurational Analysis of Robo-Advice Beliefs, Adoption, and Incumbent Adaptation in the Financial Advice Sector

Explore the impact of robo-advice on financial services, examining beliefs, adoption patterns, and incumbent adaptations through configurational analysis.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Drawdown Betas - Measuring Drawdown Risk and Portfolio Optimization

Explore drawdown risk measurement and portfolio optimization techniques with Stan Uryasev. Learn about drawdown betas and their application in quantitative wealth management strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tontines as a Tool for Wealth Management

Explore tontines as a wealth management strategy, examining their historical context, modern applications, and potential benefits for financial planning and retirement income.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Coding, Computational Modelling, and Equity in Mathematics Education

Explore coding, computational modeling, and equity in math education through expert discussions on innovative teaching approaches and inclusive learning strategies.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Automorphic Forms and Representation Theory - Introduction to the Langlands Program

Explore the Langlands Program, connecting automorphic forms and representation theory in advanced mathematics, with insights from James Arthur of the University of Toronto.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strongly Interacting P-Wave Fermionic Atoms in Three-Dimensional Optical Lattices

Explore p-wave fermionic atoms in 3D optical lattices, focusing on strong interactions and their implications for quantum information and condensed matter physics.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Statistical Methods and Reproducible Tools to Gain New Insights from Biomed and Public Health Data

Learn statistical methods and reproducible tools for analyzing biomedical and public health data, gaining valuable insights for research and decision-making in healthcare.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solving Basis Problems by Expanding Mathematical Structures

Explore advanced mathematical concepts and structures with renowned mathematician Stevo Todorčević, focusing on innovative approaches to solving basis problems through expansion techniques.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video