My Research Diary

Microsoft last year had announced access to their query logs and a possible grant of up to $50,000 for up to 10 groups that propose innovative research ideas in the field of query log analysis, machine learning, information retrieval, knowledge management etc. I had applied for this and did not get it. I was anxious specifically for the sheer size of query log data that was going to be made available for the research. Well, these folks got it. I am well aware of Bruce Croft, ChengXiang Zhai and their research work in this field but I see lot of unfamiliar names. I have got to keep myself updated with their research work.

I graduated May 19, 2007 and the next day afternoon was a grand party organized by my wife to celebrate. My parents came all the way from India and so did my in-laws. I was happy to share this precious and proud moment with all my family members. My elder brother couldn't make it and I missed him.

Now I look forward to my job at Acxiom coporation research labs. Recently Acxiom was bought by two private equity firms, ValueAct and Silverlake which are primarily investment companies that probably will make the company go public after they make it even more profitable. I don't understand this very well and so I would rather not comment about it.