I found that my fundamental interest was in cognition and cognitive processes, and I decided that computational models would be a path to deeper insights than neurobiology. So, I switched to computer science in my first year. One of these companies was acquired by Microsoft, and he and two colleagues became early members of Microsoft Research. For example, Office Assistant in Microsoft Office employs probabilistic models in understanding how to interpret a user's actions and words, assisting a user looking for help. His visit to campus included an impromptu visit to Lehman hall, where he'd served as an R.A., lunch with several of his favorite former professors, and a technical colloquium at the Watson School of Engineering.
Uncertainty is inescapable and ubiquitous.
Throughout the day, Horvitz spoke enthusiastically about his memories. Jack Weinstein, Judaic Studies Jack Weinstein, adjunct lecturer, died on April 28, 2001. He received a Master of Arts from Columbia University and a Master's of Library Science from City College of New York. Weinstein joined the Judaic Studies Department in 1995 and taught a full range of Yiddish courses. He was a great teacher, a man of boundless dedication and extraordinary talents.