Abstract: Training machine learning models often involves solving high-dimensional stochastic optimization problems, where stochastic gradient-based algorithms are hindered by slow convergence.

The writer and comedian Megan Koester got her first writing job, reviewing internet pornography, from a Craigslist ad she responded to more than 15 years ago. Several years after that, she used the ...

Abstract: Efficient resource allocation in engineering projects is a challenging task, especially under budget constraints and tight deadlines. Improper resource management can lead to cost overruns ...