Summer School on Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science has been a great learning experience. The most remarkable thing about the course is that the most complex concepts and techniques which form the foundation of the world of Computer Science and the IT industry, are explained in the most simplest manner, that makes things easier to comprehend, yet without losing out on the essence. Some of the most important and industry-centric subjects such as Approximation Algorithms, Parameterized Algorithms, Cryptography and the modern approaches to it, Formal Verification- it's significance and implications in the field of Software engineering were explained, and trust me, these lectures were a treat for any Computer Science engineering aspirant. We were also introduced to the sphere of Open World Computing, the driving force behinds it's origin and the theoretical aspects that it encompasses.
All the professors, namely Prof. VN Muralidhara, Prof. Srinivas Vivek, Prof. Meenakshi D'Souza, Prof. Srinath Srinivasa and Prof. Pradeesha Ashok have been kind enough to share with us a part of the huge bundle of knowledge that they possess. One of the notable things of the course, which indubitably left a mark on me is that not just the theoretical concept itself, the respected lecturers also shed light on the history behind them, the story behind the origin of the concepts, different people's point of views for the same and the revelations that followed, which not all books would probably do. The connectivity of the concepts with the real world, information about the widely used tools in the industry; and the practical applications associated with them, were also elucidated. The guest lecture by Dr. Venkatesan Chakaravarthy, a dignitary from IBM; on the art of calculating Approximation Ratios, their relationship with decision trees and the significance of Decision-tree approach in the modern world of computing was indeed quite comprehensive and grasped the attention of the students.
Constant motivation from each of the professors instigated a zeal for learning and acquainted us with a slew of opportunities that could come our way in the near future, as far as Information Technology domain is concerned. Being introduced to different perspectives augmented imagination and the scope of contemplation. The learning approach that is followed presses for the practice of questioning, logical reasoning and finding alternative solutions to a particular problem. It castigates the ideology of blindly accepting things as facts. Rather than grasping things as they come, it urges to take things with a pinch of salt.
Learning at IIITB has been a privilege and most importantly, learning has been fun, which for me, still remains the paramount consideration. Thank you IIITB for this opportunity.
All the professors, namely Prof. VN Muralidhara, Prof. Srinivas Vivek, Prof. Meenakshi D'Souza, Prof. Srinath Srinivasa and Prof. Pradeesha Ashok have been kind enough to share with us a part of the huge bundle of knowledge that they possess. One of the notable things of the course, which indubitably left a mark on me is that not just the theoretical concept itself, the respected lecturers also shed light on the history behind them, the story behind the origin of the concepts, different people's point of views for the same and the revelations that followed, which not all books would probably do. The connectivity of the concepts with the real world, information about the widely used tools in the industry; and the practical applications associated with them, were also elucidated. The guest lecture by Dr. Venkatesan Chakaravarthy, a dignitary from IBM; on the art of calculating Approximation Ratios, their relationship with decision trees and the significance of Decision-tree approach in the modern world of computing was indeed quite comprehensive and grasped the attention of the students.
Constant motivation from each of the professors instigated a zeal for learning and acquainted us with a slew of opportunities that could come our way in the near future, as far as Information Technology domain is concerned. Being introduced to different perspectives augmented imagination and the scope of contemplation. The learning approach that is followed presses for the practice of questioning, logical reasoning and finding alternative solutions to a particular problem. It castigates the ideology of blindly accepting things as facts. Rather than grasping things as they come, it urges to take things with a pinch of salt.
Learning at IIITB has been a privilege and most importantly, learning has been fun, which for me, still remains the paramount consideration. Thank you IIITB for this opportunity.
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