Research Methods in Evolutionary Computing

Spring 2020 Schedule

Note: this is a dynamic schedule, it will almost definitely change as the semester progresses, so make sure to regularly check for changes!

WeekEventDate Topic Read
Week 1 Session 1 Monday 1/13Course Logistics & Topic IdentificationSyllabus
Week 2 No Class Monday 1/20  
Due Date Thursday 1/23Letter of Intent 
Week 3 Session 2 Monday 1/27Elevator Pitch Practice & Proposal Review Process 
Drop Day Wednesday 1/29Last Day to Drop without grade assignment 
Week 4 Session 3 Monday 2/3Elevator Pitch & LoI Mock Panel Review 
Due Date 10 AM Thursday 2/6Preproposal 
Week 5 Session 4 Monday 2/10Preproposal Mock Panel Review 
Due Date 10 PM Thursday 2/13Full Proposal 
Week 6 Session 5 Monday 2/17Full Proposal Mock Panel Review 
Week 7 Session 6 Monday 2/24Technical Challenge Brainstorming 
Week 8 Session 7 Monday 3/2Technical Challenge Brainstorming 
Week 9 No Class Monday 3/9Spring Break 
Week 10 Session 8 Monday 3/16Logistics, Presentations, and Reports 
Week 11 Due Date9 AM Monday 3/23Progress Presentation Slides 
Session 9 Monday 3/23Progress Presentations Part 1/2 
Week 12 Session 10 Monday 3/30Progress Presentations Part 2/2
Week 13 Session 11 Monday 4/6Progress Reports Q&A 
Due Date9 AM Wednesday 4/8Progress Report 
Week 14 Due Date9 AM Monday 4/13Progress Report (Workshop Paper) Review Forms 
Session 12Monday 4/13Progress Report Acceptance Discussions 
Week 15 Session 13 Monday 4/20Final Report & Oral Presentations Q&A 
Week 16 Session 14 4-7 PM Monday 4/27Final Presentations 
Session 15 4-6:30 PM Tuesday 4/28Final Presentations Cont. 
Due Date Thursday 4/30Final Report