Learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Build a strong foundation through real-world group projects.
AI Scholars
Learn the fundamentals of Python and key concepts in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Build a strong foundation to code and create AI models independently!
AI Scholars
Program Structure
Weeks 1 & 2:
Build a foundation in Python applied to AI and understand how to execute a data science project
Weeks 3 & 5:
Receive an introduction to key topics in AI - including regression, neural networks, and natural language processing
Weeks 6 & 10:
Deep dive into some more complex topics which includes:
Image Classification
Neural Networks
Deep Learning
NLP & Language Processing
Sentiment Analysis
Why AI Ethics Matterics Matter
We also give you a chance to explore AI in the fields of academic research and understand how you can use your AI experiences in your college applications.
Program Structure
Weeks 1 to 2:
Build a foundation in python and AI and learn how to execute a data science project.
Weeks 3 to 5:
Receive an introduction to key topics in AI - including regression, neural networks, and natural language processing
Weeks 6 to 10:
Image Classification
Neural Networks
Deep Learning
NLP & Language Processing
Sentiment Analysis
Why AI Ethics Matter
Deep dive into some complex topics including:
Program Details
This program is conducted entirely online!
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25 hours over 10 weeks (weekends) OR 25 hours over 2 weeks (weekdays on summer break).
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Section lectures for 1.5 hours and group session with a 5:1 student to mentor ratio for 1 hour (total: 2.5 hours per session).
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None!
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Grades 9-12, with exceptions for students in middle school with a coding background.
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A group project with 3-4 other students.
Program Details
This program is conducted entirely online!
-
25 hours over 10 weeks (weekends) OR 25 hours over 2 weeks (weekdays during the summer).
-
Section lectures for 1.5 hours and group session with a 5:1 student to mentor ratio for 1 hour (total: 2.5 hours per session).
-
None!
-
Grades 9-12, with exceptions for students in middle school with a coding background.
-
A group project with 3-5 other students
Here is our program brochure for more details!
AI SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
Session 9
Session 10
Lecture 1: Theory
Intro to Data Science & Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Linear Regression, Training/ Testing
Polynomial Regression, Overfitting, and Tuning
Logistic Regression
Fundamentals in Neural Networks (Regression)
Tuning Neural Networks (Classification)
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
Tools for Improving CNNs: Regularization and Transfer Learning
Ethics in AI
Project work
Lecture 2: Code Walk-Through
Intro to Python & Basic Programming
EDA, Train/Test Split, Linear Regression
Polynomial Regression, Tuning a Model
Logistic Regression & Multiple Logistic Regression
Introduction of Tensorflow Keras and Neural Networks
Tuning NNs, Using NNs for classification, Validation Sets
Image Classification with CNNs
Advanced Topics in Image Classification: Using VGG16
Project work
Presentations
Hands-on Session: Small Group
Hands-on work
Hands-on work
Hands-on work
Hands-on work
Hands-on work
Project: Start Projects with EDA!
Project: Baseline Model
Project: Advanced Model (Upgrade from Baseline)
Project work
Closing Ceremony