SUPPORT FOR 2015 SUMMER SCHOOL ON LARGE-SCALE BRAIN MODELLING
Abstract
Funds are requested for the University of Waterloo’s 2nd annual summer school on largescale brain modelling. This intensive two-week school teaches participants to use the Nengo software package to build state-of-the-art cognitive and neural models. Nengo has been used to build what is currently the world s largest functional brain model, Spaun, and provides users with the ability to use neural modelling techniques in the development of a range of applications involving machine learning, robotics, motor control, and neuromorphic hardware. Approximately 20 participants enrol in the summer school, and many of these participants are from American universities and research organizations. The goals of the summer school are to have participants develop their own projects involving large-scale cognitive and neural models, and to foster collaborations and research breakthroughs involving the modeling of neural systems. Any supplied ONR funds will not be used for food or beverages.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512360
Entities
People
- Chris Eliasmith
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Waterloo