Dr. Michael Littman

Professor

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Biography

Michael L. Littman is a University Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Brown University and serves as the Associate Provost for Artificial Intelligence. His research primarily focuses on machine learning, specifically examining algorithms for decision-making under uncertainty. He has received numerous accolades, including best-paper awards and recognition as an outstanding educator for his contributions to artificial intelligence teaching and outreach. Littman has played key roles in national initiatives related to artificial intelligence, including serving as a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and as a Division Director at the National Science Foundation. He chaired a panel that produced the 2021 report for the Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence, overseeing ongoing research into the field. His recent publication, 'Code Joy: Everyone Learn Programming,' was released in October 2023 by MIT Press.

Research Interests

Courses

CSCI 0080 - Byte Computer Science CSCI 0220 - Introduction to Discrete Structures and Probability CSCI 1420 - Machine Learning CSCI 2951F - Learning Sequential Decision Making ENGN 2520 - Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics