The program offers an intensive, hands-on introduction to modern AI techniques, including those behind large language models, through a university-affiliated pre-college program.
The AI Scholars Program at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies is an intensive 10-session bootcamp designed to introduce high school students to the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and Python coding. Through a blend of lectures, code walkthroughs, and group projects, students gain practical experience in building intelligent systems. The curriculum covers essential topics such as neural network training, convolutional neural networks, and transformers, which are fundamental to modern AI applications like ChatGPT. Students will also learn to apply Python programming for data preprocessing, implement and analyze various regression and classification models (e.g., Naive Bayes, K-nearest neighbors), and explore unsupervised clustering algorithms. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, culminating in a small project where students train a neural network, preparing them for advanced studies and careers in AI and related fields.
A typical day involves engaging in lectures, participating in code walkthroughs, and collaborating on group projects to apply AI and machine learning concepts.
This program is best for high school students with basic mathematical and coding skills who are eager to explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and Python programming.
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
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