Tsinghua "Yao Ban", the abbreviation of Tsinghua University Computer Science Experimental Class, was founded in 2005 by Academician Yao Qizhi, the winner of Spirit Award and the president of Tsinghua University Cross Information Research Institute. After the founding of Yao Ban, a large number of high-level computer professionals have been trained for our country, which has exerted great influence at home and abroad.
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According to incomplete statistics, Yao Ban has trained a lot of talents from the beginning to now, covering both academia and industry. According to incomplete statistics, 12 graduates have entered the academic field and taught at first-class universities at home and abroad, such as Tsinghua University, Stanford University, Princeton University, Duke University, University of Toronto and Hong Kong University. Unicorn companies founded by some people, such as Defiance Technology and Ma Xiao Star, have also appeared.
In May this year, Academician Yao Qizhi once again set up the Tsinghua University Artificial Intelligence School Class for undergraduates, referred to as "Intelligent Class". The establishment of Zhiban is an important measure in the overall discipline layout of artificial intelligence in Tsinghua. It is not only a positive response to Tsinghua and even the country to optimize the layout of scientific and technological innovation system and discipline system in the field of artificial intelligence, but also will further expand the discipline pattern of cultivating top-notch innovative talents in Tsinghua.