Researchers in computer science are taking on new models and fresh subjects as they grapple with new and old challenges, according to a panel discussion that gathered four senior R&D executives at ResearchFest, an event sponsored by eBay Inc.
“One of the differences about research at Google is the extent to which researchers are embedded–everyone is mixed together,” said Peter Norvig, director of research at Google, noting that many researchers do their work while part of product development teams.
