This is an immersive 8-week paid research program where high school students are integrated into active research projects with university faculty mentors, culminating in a professional research symposium.
The University of Chicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab is an immersive 8-week paid research program for high school students residing in the Chicago area. Participants are paired with data science mentors from various fields, including computer science, social science, climate and energy policy, public policy, materials science, and biomedical research. Students engage in hands-on, impactful applied data science research, gaining experience in research methodologies, practices, and teamwork. The program emphasizes developing an understanding of fundamental data science methodologies and specialized training relevant to their lab's research. Students practice communicating their research findings, culminating in a final symposium where they present their projects through talks and posters. Professional development and training are also provided to prepare students for future careers in data science and computing.
A typical day involves engaging in research alongside a mentor and undergraduate peers, attending a weekly speaker series featuring leading data science researchers, and participating in professional development workshops.
This program is ideal for Chicago-area high school students with an interest in data science, mathematics, and/or computer science, who are eager to gain hands-on research experience and explore diverse applications of data science.
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