Explore Cohort
The Explore Cohort is designed to accommodate both beginners and those with more advanced experience. Participants will work in small teams (typically five to six members) to develop a project of their choosing. This cohort focuses on providing a full project experience, from initial idea to final deployment. We are accepting between 100 - 120 members. We highly recommend that you apply for this role, even if you are interested in research or product. General Meetings are on Mondays, 6:50-8pm, and start October 28th should you be accepted.
Structure:
- Team Projects: Participants form teams to create a project, following the entire project lifecycle, which includes planning, development, and deployment. Each team will work closely with a Tech Director for guidance.
- Mentorship: A Tech Director will act as a mentor for each team, offering support and technical advice. Their role includes regular check-ins to ensure teams are on track and progressing. While projects can be on any topic, the Tech Directors are most experienced in web development and machine learning/AI.
- Weekly Meetings: Members will attend weekly general meetings (GM) for the entire cohort. In addition, teams will have separate check-ins with their assigned Tech Director to discuss progress and receive feedback.
Project Topics:
While the focus of the project is flexible, teams are highly encouraged to align their ideas with areas where the Tech Directors have the most expertise—specifically in web development and machine learning/AI. However, projects outside of these fields are welcome as long as they are technically feasible.
Key Milestones:
- Mid-Year Showcase: Teams will present the progress they’ve made on their project during a mid-year showcase. This offers an opportunity to receive feedback from peers and mentors.
- Final Showcase: At the end of the academic year, each team will present their completed project during the final showcase. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the skills they’ve learned and the project they’ve developed.
Who Should Join:
- This cohort is suitable for members who are interested in learning new skills, exploring different areas, or have a project idea they want to bring to life. It’s ideal for those who want to experience the entire process of creating a project, from concept to deployment, with support from a team and mentor.
Research Cohort
The Research Cohort is aimed at individuals with limited research experience who are interested in learning how to conduct research, particularly in the field of machine learning. Participants will work in small groups to explore topics they are passionate about while gaining hands-on experience in the research process. We are recruiting a total of nine people for this cohort.
Structure:
- Group Formation: Participants will be divided into small groups of three. Each group will select a research topic within the domain of machine learning to focus on throughout the cohort.
- Focus on Research Skills: This cohort places a strong emphasis on learning how to read, interpret, and utilize academic papers. Members will spend significant time deciphering relevant research to inform their own work.
- Data Collection: Groups are encouraged to collect their own data for their research projects to gain a deeper, more rewarding experience. While using premade datasets is an option, relying solely on them is discouraged. Ideally, projects will combine both original data collection and existing datasets.
Support and Guidance: