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Microsoft Asia-Pacific Research and Development Group (Microsoft ARD) serves as one of the core bases for Microsoft global fundamental research, technology incubation, product development and ecosystem development. It is Microsoft’s largest, most comprehensive R&D center outside of the United States, with over 5,000 scientists and engineers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taipei, and Tokyo. Microsoft ARD is committed to collaborating with local academic organizations and industries to build world-class computer science capacity within the region. It has attracted and cultivated talents that have become important leading forces in the innovation of technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data. ARD is a complete innovation chain of fundamental research, technology incubation, product development, and strategic partnerships. At ARD, scientists and engineers work with cutting-edge technology to formulate solutions that impact millions of people around the world on a daily basis. With campuses across the region, our employees span Microsoft’s major research and engineering divisions, including Microsoft Research (MSR) Asia, Microsoft Software Technology Center (STC) Asia, Microsoft Cloud and AI (C+AI) China, Microsoft Asia Center for Hardware (MACH), and the Strategic Partnership and Service Outsourcing. These groups develop technologies and solutions to address the unique needs of the emerging markets in the region, while moving locally developed innovations to other parts of the world.

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COMPSCI 301 Algorithms and Databases: Students analyzed the relationship between algorithms and databases with data science and mechanical learning. The use of algorithms and databases in specific Microsoft projects or products was displayed for students so they could gain an understanding of the real-life applications of such computations. As a highlight, more was learned about full-time and internship positions at Microsoft Suzhou for students in the big data science fields, including giving out information about specific hiring requirements and advice for students seeking jobs, etc.