Current Season

Machine Learning Through the Lens of Statistical Mechanics

A fall 2026 series exploring machine learning through the lens of statistical mechanics—from Hopfield networks and phase transitions to the statistical physics of learning.

6 presentations Sep 15 – Nov 3, 2026

Season 3 Sessions

Fall 2026 schedule and speaker lineup. LOCATION: PU Press Building 274 (41 Williams St, second floor conference room). Note: there is no session on Sep 29, the Oct 6 session meets at 4:00 PM, and there is no session on Oct 20 (fall recess).