CS294-180 Partition Functions: Project Suggestions

Below is a list of suggestions for project topics. Please read the detailed guidelines here first. You are also free to propose your own topic, provided you send me details and get it approved first. Note that such proposals should be broadly in line with the themes and spirit of this class.

Once you have made your selections, please email me your first choice plus at least one, and preferably two, alternatives. Projects marked XXX have already been selected by someone. Deadline for selecting a project: Tuesday October 31st!

Note: Most of the suggestions contain multiple papers. These should be viewed as a guide, and are maximal for the scope. Most likely you will end up covering only one of the papers, and/or parts of the papers. Please discuss your proposed scope with me before finalizing your presentation (but after you've got your topic).