From self-driving cars to chatbots like chatGPT and AI-generated art, the magic of AI and Machine Learning is reshaping our future. So, is machine learning only accessible to researchers and engineers at powerful tech companies? Nope! In this camp - designed by a Data Scientist from the University of British Columbia - you will be able to demystify the world of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, learn about its ethical implications, and even create something amazing using AI technology yourself! No prior experience in computer science or machine learning is required.
When?
Monday August 12 - Friday August 16, 2024
9:00am-12:00noon.
Who?
This camp is for students aged 12-15 years.
Cost
The camp fee is $295 (including taxes).
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Where?
The Vancouver School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Why should you attend?
Discover the Impact of AI and Machine Learning: Understand these pivotal technologies that shape our world, in a way that's rarely covered in traditional education.
Learn from Experts: Benefit from a curriculum crafted by experienced professionals in machine learning and education, specifically tailored for young learners.
Explore Real-World Applications and Ethics: Delve into how machine learning is used and sometimes misused in society, and understand its ethical implications.
Connect with like-minded people: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your interest in technology, science, and innovation.
Earn a certificate of completion from the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology.
What will you learn?
Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning: Delve into the essence of Artificial Intelligence and its practical applications in daily life. This workshop features engaging discussions and tangible examples, introducing various AI tools that are not only educational but also enhance aspects of daily life and study.
Metrics in Machine Learning: Learn how to measure the effectiveness of ML algorithms. Just like scores in a game, we’ll investigate how to determine if your ML model is winning or needs improvement.
Deep Dive into Decision Trees and Data Analysis: Explore decision trees through practical activities and learn about the importance of features, thresholds, and classes in machine learning.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Model: Dive deeper into NLP, including how machines understand and process human languages. Get hands-on experience with NLP tasks, sentiment analysis, and word embeddings. Explore the use of large language models like ChatGPT and how transformers work.
AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation: Engage in discussions about the societal impact of AI, contemplating issues of bias, fairness, and responsible AI development that ensures AI safety.
Generative AI and Computer Vision: Uncover the secrets of how computers perceive and understand visual data from images and videos through algorithms. Dive into the realm of visual data storage and processing. We'll embark on training our own computer vision classifier utilizing large vision models. Engage in experiments with advanced generative AI models and delve into creative ventures, including artistic style transformation and art creation.
Reinforcement Learning in Action: Discuss high-profile AI systems like self-driving cars, and understand how these advanced technologies are developed. Experience the principles of reinforcement learning through interactive games and simulations, understanding its real-world applications and complexities.
Camp Instructor
Sky Sheng
Sky is a PhD student at UBC where she specializes in Applied Animal Biology with a focus on Computer Science. She applies her machine learning and data science skills to conduct research on animal behavior, health and welfare. Known for her ability to break down complex concepts and make them easy to understand, Sky has a proven track record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in animal welfare science, programming and data analysis. Driven by a desire to inspire and empower students, she is passionate about fostering personal growth and sparking a love of science in her students.
Additional Notes
Students should bring their own laptops. We have a limited number of laptops available at the school. If you need to borrow one, please email us for availability.
Although not mandatory, we recommend that parents create a free ChatGPT account for students.
Refund policy: Email us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp for a full refund.
VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Testimonials
“It was really fun to train the machines with different pictures and also to experiment around with them!”
— Generative AI and Machine Learning, Demystified 2023 participant
“This was a fantastic camp which talked about unique concepts that are not usually taught at a summer camp.”
— Generative AI and Machine Learning, Demystified 2022 participant
“Thanks for an awesome camp guys. I had a great time. I would definitely recommended this camp to my friends :)”
— Generative AI and Machine Learning, Demystified 2021 participant
Make it a Full-Day camp
If you want to make this a full day camp experience, you can register for this camp AND our 3D Modeling and Animation camp from 1:00-4:00pm (August 12-16) concurrently and save $90. Students who take both camps can stay at VISST from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch. Please bring your own lunch (no nuts or seafood).
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca