Dear DSPS Workshop participants,
Here on this page we will link to all the relevant information that you will need to participate. We look forward to working with each of you during this intensive workshop and research-based learning experience. Most of your questions will be answered on this page. However, please feel free to email us directly if you have any further questions.
Important Dates
| Date | Time | Activity |
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| Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | NA | Admission Fee Due |
| Monday, June 7, 2021 | NA | Full Program Published |
| Friday, June 11, 2021 | 3pm CDT | Welcome Event & Presentation |
| Monday, June 14, 2021 | 9 am | Courses Begin |
General Schedule (Monday, June 14th - Friday, June 18th)
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9am to 10:15
10:35 to 11:50
12:10 to 1:25 pm |
PTV: R
Parametric estimation (likelihood and bootstrapping)
Supervised Learning, Unsupervised learning (clustering) |
Python
Basic models
Regression, logistic regression |
Handling datasets in Python
Markov Chains, Density estimation
Bagging, Ensembles (random forrests...) |
Visualization; PCA and dimensionality reduction
Simulation
Deep Learning |
Communication with Clients & Guide for virtual teamwork
Problem Specific Coursework
Problem Specific Coursework
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Mid-day 1:25 - 2:30 pm |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
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Aftenoon Session One 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
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Afternoon "shorts" & Coffee Break 3:30 - 4pm |
Student Life in Guanajuato
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Coffee Break Open |
Meet the researchers, learn more about CIMAT |
Coffee Break Open |
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Afternoon Session Two 4 - 5 pm |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
Independent work TA Support LIVE & on Discord |
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VIDEO RECORDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE OF THE COURSES THE FOLLOWING DAY.
THEY WILL BE STORED ON DRIVE IN THE COURSES FOLDER.
General Schedule (Monday, June 21st - Friday, June 25th)
NOTE: During this week your team, team leader (TA), and client will dictact the schedule and workflow in more specific terms. This plan should be determined, written and published on Friday, June 18th. This is general framework for how the week will be structured.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 - 10 am | Meet with Clients | TBD by Teams | Optional check - in | TBD | |
| 10 - 11 | Meet with Clients | Students to Present Problems | TBD by Teams | TBD by Teams | TBD |
| 11- 5 pm | TBD by Teams | TBD by Teams | TBD by Teams | TBD by Teams |
12pm Final Assemby Presentation Afternoon TBD by teams |
FAQ
Will we be working on all of the problems or just on one problem in our team?
Each team will dedicate the second week to working on one problem. On Friday each group will share their proposals with their clients and the entire group.
Will we get to learn about the concepts and strategies being applied on all four problems?
Yes. There will be formal and informal meetings available throughout the week where participants will be able to meet with students from various groups to share their experiences and talk about the work.
Will be working independently or collaboratively?
Both. You will be assigned to a team. The team will be assigned a problem and a client. You will have the support of one researcher and one TA to guide the group to assess the strategy and the work, and divide the tasks among the group. As you work independently, you will have the support of your team, the TA and the researcher when you have doubts or need help.
Will the groups work past the afternoon?
No groups are expected to continue working or meeting past 5 pm (Mexico City Time). If participants choose to continue advancing, this progress should be reported, and all work shared to the group that night or first thing the following morning to be sure that everyone starts with all the information and advancements on hand.
Can I take the workhop for academic credit?
Yes. The expected total of contact hours for the workshop is 38-40 hours. Please contact us directly to receive more information about this option. It is important to understand that your university might not be able to transfer this credit, depending on the limitations of your degree of study and how this coursework will or will not fit into your designated coursework.
Payment
$80.00 USD Data Science Problem Solving Workshop Admission Fee
$160 USD Institutional Group Cost
$250 USD Data Science Problem Solving Workshop Course for Academic Credit (Please confirm with MSSG staff before making this payment)