This semester we'll be learning about optimization algorithms for Machine Learning algorithms. Our primary text will be Optimization Methods for Large-Scale Machine Learning by Bottou, Curtis, and Nocedal. We will also explore supplementary articles that align with our academic and research interests.
Location: D&DS 445. Time: 2:30-3:30pm every Friday
We thank Dr. de Sturler for his reading suggestions.
Sep. 8, Yichen: the first three sections of Optimization Methods for Large-Scale Machine Learning
Sep. 15, Cankat: the fourth section of the above review paper.
Sep. 22, Cankat: continue the convergence analysis of SGD.
Oct. 2, Sam: Proximal Operator and Methods, Notes
Oct, 13, Yichen: Chapter 5 of Optimization Methods for Large-Scale Machine Learning