Program Learning Objective
The machine learning research program helps students develop both foundational and knowledge of machine learning (ML) and its applications across various domains. By the end of the program, they will have a clear understanding of key ML concepts such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, and will be able to apply these techniques to solve real-world problems. The student will gain hands-on experience in data preprocessing, feature selection, model evaluation, and optimizing algorithms. They will also become proficient in tools like Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, and Scikit-Learn. Possible projects include creating predictive models, building recommendation systems, or working on image classification tasks.
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Program Outline
Week 1:
The student will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of machine learning, including the different types of learning (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement).
Week 2:
The student will select a research project, such as building a classification model (e.g., image classification), developing a recommendation system, or predicting house prices using regression. They will begin by exploring and analyzing the dataset related to their project, identifying key features and understanding data types.
Week 3:
The student will gather necessary data (if not already available), clean the data, and preprocess it for the ML model. This includes handling missing values, normalization, scaling, and feature engineering. They will also learn how to split data into training and testing sets.
Week 4:
The student will implement supervised learning algorithms, such as linear regression, decision trees, or support vector machines, based on their chosen research project. They will train the model using the preprocessed data and evaluate its performance with appropriate metrics (accuracy, precision, recall, etc.). The mentor will complete a mid-point evaluation to be given to the student.
Week 5:
For projects involving unsupervised learning, the student will learn techniques like clustering (e.g., K-means) and dimensionality reduction (e.g., PCA). The student will apply these techniques to their dataset to extract hidden patterns or reduce data complexity.
Week 6:
The student will learn the basics of neural networks and deep learning, including their application to more complex datasets (such as image or text). They will create, train, and evaluate a simple neural network model using tools like TensorFlow or Keras.
Week 7:
The student will learn how to tune their model for optimal performance through techniques such as hyperparameter optimization, grid search, and cross-validation. They will also compare different models and select the best one for their research project based on performance metrics.
Week 8:
The student will finalize their ML model and prepare a comprehensive report that includes their research question, methodology, results, and analysis. They will also present their findings, demonstrating the model’s effectiveness and potential improvements. The mentor will complete a final evaluation to be given to the student.
Machine Learning Mentors
Mentor from Harvard, Boston University
Research interests include big data analytics, graphs and networks, pattern theory, machine learning and data mining and more….
Mentor from USC
Research interests include data science, computer science, computer engineering, programming, machine learning, AI, python, TensorFlow, and more….
Mentor from Duke University
Research interests include wearable computing, activity recognition, context awareness, machine learning, artificial intelligence, engineering education, and more...
Who Should Sign Up For This Program?
This program is suitable for high school and undergraduate students who are passionate about data science and eager to use data to tackle complex challenges. It is especially beneficial for those planning careers in areas such as artificial intelligence, computational biology, or data analytics.
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Past Students’ Case Studies
Students’ names have been anonymized to ensure their privacy is protected.
Tommy Yan
City of residence: Shanghai, China School: East China University of...
Jacob Mai
Residence: Massachusetts, US School: Wayland High School Intended major: Computer...
Hamesh Narzary
Residence: Tamil Nadu, India School: SRM University Intended major: Computer...
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