Making Complex Math as Easy as Asking a Question

When an emergency like extreme weather strikes, making the right decision in real time can become a matter of life and death. Yet the mathematical optimization tools used to calculate the safest evacuation routes or allocate emergency resources typically require significant computing power and specialized expertise in programming and mathematics. Haizhao Yang, an associate professor with joint appointments in the University of Maryland's Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science, wants to change that. Supported by a $20,000 seed grant from the Artificial Intelligence...