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In this episode, John Heidemann, a principal scientist at ISI, shares why he believes more people should understand the different levels of the internet.
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Valentin Hofmann is a postdoc at Ai2 and the University of Washington. In this seminar, he'll present recent research showing that language models embody covert racism in the form of dialect prejudice.
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To build upon its successes and global reach, ISI actively recruits exceptional talent. We are dedicated to investing in tomorrow’s leaders, providing numerous internship, job, and program opportunities for students, as well as unique opportunities for exceptional researchers in information sciences and related fields.
Transformational Computer Engineering Researcher
Arlington, VA
Hybrid Eligible
Pursue transformational applied research while helping to invent a better and more secure future. Help research and develop new hardware solutions for problems of national importance.
Computer Hardware PhD Researcher
Arlington, VA
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Work with some of the best minds in the field to develop advanced computer architectures and implement designs on applied research programs from top research sponsors such as DARPA, IARPA, and the CHIPS Act.
ASIC/FPGA Research Engineer - Digital Design
Arlington, VA
Hybrid Eligible
Perform front-end digital design of advanced ASIC or FPGA-based prototypes addressing problems of national importance while developing novel computer architectures, RTL models, and systems-on-chip.
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