We are pleased to announce a remarkable opportunity to explore machine learning research. Professors Temisan Agbeyegbe, Matthew Baker, and Jonathan Conning have just received a Google Award for Undergraduate Computer Science Research Focused Workshops for Minority Students.
If you are an undergraduate at Hunter and would like to participate in this program, please contact any of the co-investigators.
- Full Day Workshop
- Collaborative Problem Solving and Introduction to Research Careers in Machine Learning /Econometrics
Tentative Program Schedule
The list below shows the major events as planned as part of the program. Throughout the semester, participants will pursue their own research projects under the guidance of their faculty and grad student mentors.
- Applications open: December 15
- Applications deadline: January 15
- Admissions decisions announced: February 15
We will email everyone; no need to email us.
- February: Program kickoff meeting
- March: Workshop on the graduate school application process
- Late March: Observe research comps proposal, and Graduate Student Q and A panel
- April: Observe thesis proposal, and observe faculty candidate talk
- May: Observe comps defense, and observe thesis defense
- May 5: Participate in Hunter CS Undergraduate Research Symposium
How to Apply
To apply for the 2022-2023 program, fill out the online application form. The application deadline is December 15 2022. Extended deadline is February 15.
When we review applicants to the program, we are looking for the following qualities:
- Students with strong grades in computer science and math courses.
- Students who write thoughtful, compelling statements about why they want to explore CS research and what they hope to get out of participating in our program.
- Students who have limited opportunities to engage in CS research at their own college or university.
- Students who will contribute to a diverse cohort with a variety of backgrounds, experience levels, and perspectives.
