AI and Gaming Research Summit

AI and gaming research opportunities

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Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant

Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing. The Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields by providing a research funding opportunity for doctoral students who are underrepresented in the field of computing.

Reinforcement Learning Open-Source Fest

The Reinforcement Learning (RL) Open Source Fest is a global online program focused on introducing students to open source reinforcement learning programs and software development while working alongside researchers, data scientists, and engineers on the Real World Reinforcement Learning team at Microsoft Research NYC.

Careers

Microsoft Research provides a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally recognized research scientists and engineers. Our researchers and engineers pursue innovation in AI, Gaming, and a range of scientific and technical disciplines.

Microsoft Research Webinars

Reinforcement Learning

Reinforcement learning in Minecraft: Challenges and opportunities in multiplayer games

Beginners guide to RL

Foundations of Real-World Reinforcement Learning

Gaming

From player to creator: Designing video games on gaming handhelds with Microsoft TileCode

Interactive sound simulation: Rendering immersive soundscapes in games and virtual reality

Harnessing high-fidelity simulation for autonomous systems through AirSim

Microsoft Research Podcasts

The Microsoft Research Podcast series provides ongoing conversations at the cutting edge of research. Here are some highlights in AI and gaming research:

Game on with Dr. Chris Bishop and Phil Spencer

Malmo, Minecraft and machine learning with Dr. Katja Hofmann

Reinforcement learning for the real world with Dr. John Langford and Rafah Hosn

Accessible systems for sign language computation with Dr. Danielle Bragg

Playing to the crowd and other social media mandates with Dr. Nancy Baym

Putting the “human” in human computer interaction with Haiyan Zhang

Project Triton and the physics of sound with Dr. Nikunj Raghuvanshi

Hearing in 3D with Dr. Ivan Tashev

Hacking the runway with MakeCode with Dr. Thomas Ball and Dr. Teddy Seyed