Course Overview
Mechanistic data science (MDS) is an emerging area that solves new and challenging problems by using known mathematical and scientific models to extract information from the torrent of data collected by the increasingly connected network of digital devices. MDS has wide-ranging applications, from computer vision to autonomous vehicles and tracking the spread of contagious viruses such as COVID-19.
This research-based course provides a deep dive into six data science topics including machine learning and deep learning. Expected takeaways include:
- Gain research experience from a mixture of classroom training and working with cross-functional teams
- Learn algorithmic thinking
- Receive an introduction to multiple STEM topics
- Appreciate the role and properties of data in scientific pursuits
- Springboard to future research or entrepreneurship