Deadline: March 9, 2020
The multi-institutional, interdisciplinary CREATE Program in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) at York University in Toronto offers an *all-expenses-paid undergraduate summer school on big data science.
This is a 4-day event. The dates are: May 19-22, 2020.
The event includes talks by CREATE DAV faculty and industry experts on current research topics in big data science, as well as hands-on experience in York and OCAD U laboratories. The curriculum reflects the wide range of research areas at CREATE DAV, which includes research on machine learning, data mining, signal processing, computer vision, image processing, computer graphics, virtual human modeling, serious games, natural language processing, human perception & cognition, visualization & design.
The program accepts undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career a career in the big data science. It is intended mainly for students who are planning to apply to graduate school in late 2020, and are interested in investigating interdisciplinary research aspects of the big data science. Citizens of all countries are eligible.
Note: The applicants will be notified of decisions by March 30, 2020.
Eligibilities:
- A senior (year 3, preferably) undergraduate students that have a background in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Psychology, and Data Visualization.
- Current OCAD U’s senior undergraduate and prospective graduate students.
- Applicants from anywhere
- Most of our applicants are undergraduates, but anyone who is considering applying to a master’s or Ph.D. program can apply
Fundings:
- The program covers transportation costs (*up to $1,300 CAD), and provides on-campus accommodations and meals
How to apply:
Instructions for applicants:
The application package consists of the following:
- A completed online application form
- An academic reference letter, which should be sent by the referring individual directly to the CREATE DAV Program.
Instructions for reference letter writers:
Reference letters can be sent by email to kapsh@yorku.ca or by mail to Irina Kapsh, CREATE DAV Program, York University, 4700 Keele Street, LAS 2001D, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.
In your letter, describe how you know the applicant, their prospects for an academic career, and how they would benefit from attending the summer school.
Please ensure that your letter arrives by March 9, 2020