The program offers a project-based, PhD-guided curriculum that emphasizes real-world AI applications and workflows, enabling students to build a portfolio of impressive AI projects.
The Research Ignited AI Scholars Program is an intensive online course designed for high school students to gain hands-on expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The program emphasizes practical application through projects, moving beyond theoretical concepts to real-world workflows used in academia and industry. Students will learn Python programming, key libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib, and explore core machine learning algorithms, neural networks, deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. The curriculum includes interactive lectures, live coding walkthroughs, and hands-on group activities, culminating in a final independent AI project. Students will build a portfolio of 6+ AI projects, receive a certificate of completion, and gain confidence in coding, data science, and real-world AI applications.
A typical 2-hour session includes 20-30 minutes of interactive lecture on an AI/ML concept, followed by 30-40 minutes of live coding walkthrough, and finally 40-60 minutes where students work on a guided hands-on project with instructor support and feedback.
This program is best for curious high schoolers from all backgrounds, including those with no prior programming experience, who want to explore AI, build AI-powered projects, and gain a competitive edge for college applications and future careers.
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