Students gain hands-on experience developing AI algorithms for real-world applications in medicine and entertainment, guided by UCLA faculty and researchers, culminating in a group research project.
The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) at UCLA offers a rigorous, four-week residential program for high school students interested in Artificial Intelligence for Speech and Imagery. Students engage in hands-on, lab-intensive projects, exploring how AI is applied in fields like medicine and Hollywood. The curriculum, designed by UCLA faculty, focuses on analyzing, synthesizing, and recognizing soundwaves and images, similar to how technologies like Siri and self-driving cars function. The first two weeks concentrate on speech processing, followed by two weeks on image processing, highlighting the synergies between these one-dimensional and two-dimensional signals. Students develop their own AI algorithms and work in teams of 3-4 on a group research project, culminating in a PowerPoint presentation and poster session. The program also includes guest speakers from industry and academia, field trips to locations such as UCLA Hospital and an entertainment studio, and an emphasis on technical writing and communication skills.
A typical day includes morning and afternoon class and lab time, with lectures, hands-on projects, and field trips. Evenings are dedicated to recreation, study groups, and special activities.
This program is ideal for talented and motivated California high school students who excel in mathematics and science and are looking for a rigorous, pre-college STEM experience with a focus on AI.
405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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