Singular learning theory: connecting algebraic geometry and model selection in statistics December 12 to December 16, 2011 American Institute of Mathematics, Palo Alto, CA Organizers: Russell Steele, Bernd Sturmfels, and Sumio Watanabe Description: This workshop, sponsored by AIM and the NSF, will be devoted to singular learning theory, the application of algebraic geometry to problems in statistical model selection and machine learning. Deadline: August 12, 2011 Details: http://www.aimath.org/ARCC/workshops/modelselection.html