Research & Papers

IEEE MLSP Workshop: Reputable Alternative to Top-Tier AI Conferences?

An undergrad asks if IEEE's MLSP workshop is worth submitting to vs. ICML/NeurIPS.

Deep Dive

An undergraduate from a small liberal arts college, with limited advising, asks whether the IEEE Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing is reputable and worthwhile to submit to compared to workshops at A* venues like ICML or NeurIPS. They note their current research likely isn't top-conference level.

Key Points
  • IEEE MLSP is a specialized workshop with ~30-40% acceptance rate, reputable in signal processing.
  • Compared to ICML/NeurIPS workshops, MLSP has less prestige but is more accessible for early-career researchers.
  • For undergrads with limited advising, MLSP offers a viable path to a peer-reviewed publication.

Why It Matters

Helps students without elite advising identify realistic, reputable venues for their first research publications.