[This opportunity is not affiliated with the Department, Faculty of Arts & Science, or the University of Toronto. Registration fees may apply. We share this opportunity at the request of the organizers in case it is of interest to our student body. Participation is at the sole discretion of the individual.]
The AI4Good Lab is a tuition-free machine learning bootcamp for women-identified STEM students and graduates across Canada.
The 7-week program takes place during the summer and consists of a mashup of a machine learning bootcamp, hackathon, and self-directed team projects. It was founded in Montreal by Professor Doina Precup and Angelique Manella, and has been running since 2017 in partnership with the OSMO foundation and CIFAR.
Our call for applications is open now until February 15th and we are seeking applicants from across the country!
To apply: www.ai4goodlab.com/apply
Program
- Two locations, held virtually: May 3rd to June 22nd
- Montreal program, our flagship that has run annually since 2017
- Edmonton program, hosted by Amii, the first national expansion program of the AI4Good Lab
- 4-week machine learning bootcamp
- Special topic speaker series from top ML researchers, industry professionals, and social good leaders
- 3-week project development for social good AI applications
- Demo Day competition showcasing projects
- We charge no tuition fees (small $75 registration fee for accepted applicants only)
- Every participant receives a small stipend (location dependent)
Eligibility criteria
- Woman-identified
- Located across Canada
- Currently enrolled in a STEM focused undergraduate program or have graduated within the last 2 years from such a program
- Strong math background, some programming experience
- Interested in how AI can be used as a tool for social change
More details are on our website. Questions can be sent to info@ai4goodlab.com
AI4Good Lab Call for Applications Info Sheet 2021.pdf (157.1 KB)