Jaynes Centennial Symposium

October 15, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall, WashU Danforth Campus

Join us for a symposium to celebrate the legacy of Edwin T. Jaynes, a distinguished physics professor whose work helped to shape the future of quantum science. During his time at WashU, Jaynes also conducted groundbreaking research on information theory and statistical mechanics – used today in image processing, neuroscience, and AI. 

Presented by the Center for Quantum Leaps, the Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience, and the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, the symposium will invite a highly interdisciplinary mix of participants spanning neuroscience, AI, engineering, physics, and chemistry.

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Agenda

View the Jaynes Symposium agenda here, including presentation abstracts from each speaker.

Symposium Abstract

View our Jaynes Centennial Symposium abstract at the link below.

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Getting to Knight Hall

Location:

Knight Hall – Emerson Auditorium
WashU Danforth Campus
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Directions:

Knight Hall is located on the north side of the Danforth Campus at the intersection of Throop Drive and Snow Way, directly across from the Millbrook parking garage.

By GPS: We recommend using Throop Drive and Snow Way, Washington University for GPS directions.

By MetroLink: You can take the light-rail system to the University City/Big Bend Station. After exiting the train, take the elevator or stairs to the street level. Washington University’s Danforth campus is on the southeast corner (Big Bend and Forest Park Parkway).

Parking:

Visitor parking is available on the fourth level of Millbrook Garage, located directly across from both Knight Hall. Pull a ticket at the gate when you enter. Parking rates are per hour and pay stations are located within the garage.

Lodging:

If visiting from out of town, refer to this list of nearby hotels, which includes reservation contacts.

Organizing Committee

Andreas Andreou
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Shantanu Chakrabartty
Clifford W. Murphy Professor
Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Education
McKelvey School of Engineering, WashU

Kater Murch
Charles M. Hohenberg Professor of Physics
WashU

Sadasivan (Sadas) Shankar
Research Technology Manager, Microelectronics (SLAC National Laboratory) and Adjunct Professor, Materials Science and Engineering (Stanford University)

Gaia Tavoni
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
WashU