Machine Learning: Theories and Applications

Faculty Advisor: Professor, School of Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology

What is an Accelerated Research Program

Our Accelerated Research Program combines recorded and live sessions with the Faculty Advisor. It allows students to achieve tangible outcomes and potentially earn a letter of recommendation in a shorter period of time.

Research Program Introduction

Machine learning is an interdisciplinary subject considered the core of artificial intelligence (AI). It is now being applied to numerous fields. In this program, students will learn core and advanced machine learning techniques and apply them to a final project in which machine learning solves problems. These problems can relate to various topics, ranging from healthcare to fashion and biological categorization.

The faculty advisor will guide students in choosing a topic for their final project. Students will also have access to videos, notes, data sets, codes, and project topics they can pursue for their final machine learning projects.

At the end of the program, each student will complete a concise 3 to 5-page research paper or proposal and submit it to the faculty advisor for a final review.

Possible Topics For Final Project:

• Using machine learning techniques to diagnose COVID with or without pneumonia using chest X-rays

• Using machine learning techniques to evaluate fashion indicators

• Using machine learning techniques to categorize animals

• Other professor-approved topics in this subject area that you are interested in

Program Details

• Cohort size: 2 to 5 students

• Duration: 4 weeks

• Target students: 7 to 12th graders interested in machine learning, computer science, and/or mathematics and wish to complete a research project with a prestigious professor rapidly to boost their research experience and obtain deliverables that can be used for college applications and other programs.

Program Structure

• Week 1: Students and the faculty advisor will discuss the available project topics in a live session and agree on a set of goals for the project. 

• Week 1 to 3: Students will complete an extensive recorded video research program, including core videos that must be completed and optional advanced videos for students with higher aims.

• Week 4: Students will complete their research project and submit for review. They will also have a second live session with their faculty advisor to ask questions, discuss their findings, and positively conclude their research experience.