Students gain foundational skills in data analytics, machine learning, and Python programming through hands-on projects with real datasets, while also experiencing college life at UC Berkeley and visiting Silicon Valley companies.
The BeSMART (Berkeley Engineering Summer Machine-learning & AI Research Training) program is a two-week residential program hosted by UC Berkeley's College of Engineering. It provides high school students with foundational skills in data analytics, machine learning, Python programming, and advanced AI applications. Students engage in hands-on learning, working with real datasets and applying their new skills to a final research project of their own interest. The curriculum covers essential concepts in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization, progressing to advanced topics like neural networks and deep learning. Beyond academics, participants experience college life by living in campus dorms, dining at Cal cafeterias, and interacting with UC Berkeley students. The program also includes visits to Berkeley student labs and Silicon Valley companies, offering a comprehensive introduction to the field of AI and machine learning.
A typical day includes a morning lecture from 9am-11am, followed by a lunch break from 11:30am-12:30pm, and an afternoon coding lab from 1pm-4pm. Afternoons also include activities from 4pm-6pm, dinner from 6:30pm-7:30pm, and study time from 7:30pm-10pm, with a 10pm curfew.
This program is ideal for high school students (ages 15-17) with a strong interest and motivation for learning about machine learning and AI, regardless of prior computer science or programming experience.
University of California, Berkeley
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