Summer School 2020

***UPDATE***

The Summer School 2020 is cancelled.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the CREATE DAV program and hoping it would remain strong until the next event.

Stay tuned for the information on the Summer School 2021, which would be available at the beginning of next year. 

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***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Dear Applicants,

We hope you are healthy and safe during these unprecedented times.

Due to the recent developments involving COVID-19, the Summer School 2020 will be postponed until further notice. There is no need to resubmit your application.

We will not release admission decision results until the situation is resolved and the event planning is resumed.

We will continue accepting applications from Canadian students. 

Please check back regularly for updates.

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Overview

The multi-institutional, interdisciplinary CREATE Program in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) at York University in Toronto offers an *all-expenses-paid undergraduate summer school on big data science.

The event includes talks by CREATE DAV faculty and industry experts on current research topics in big data science, as well as hands-on experience in York and OCAD U laboratories. The curriculum reflects the wide range of research areas at CREATE DAV, which includes research on machine learning, data mining, signal processing, computer vision, image processing, computer graphics, virtual human modeling, serious games, natural language processing, human perception & cognition, visualization & design.

The program accepts undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career a career in the big data science. It is intended mainly for students who are planning to apply to graduate school in late 2020, and are interested in investigating interdisciplinary research  aspects of the big data science. Citizens of all countries are eligible.

The Summer School dates are TBD

The APPLICATION for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS is now CLOSED.

The program covers transportation costs (*up to $1,300 CAD), and provides on-campus accommodations and meals.

The application deadline for Canadian students is April 20, 2020. Please apply here

For further information, see the FAQ section or write to Irina Kapsh.

If you’d like to help promote the summer school, you can download a poster here.