Application calls for fully-funded CREATE Summer School in Data Analytics and Visualization in Canada

Summary 

The York University and CREATE DAV invites candidates to participate in a fully-funded interdisciplinary CREATE Program in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) at York University in Toronto, Canada. 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.

Who can apply?

The program is open to all the undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the big data science. This program is ideal for the students who are planning to apply to graduate school in late 2020 and are interested in investigating interdisciplinary research aspects of big data science. Students from all over the world despite their nationalities can apply for this fully-funded summer school in Canada.

Eligibilities 

• A senior (year 3, preferably) undergraduate students that have a background in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Psychology, and Data Visualization.
• Current OCAD U’s senior undergraduate and prospective graduate students.
• Most of the applicants are undergraduates, but anyone who is considering applying to a master’s or Ph.D. program can apply.

Fundings

The CREATE Summer School in Data Analytics and Visualization is a fully-funded opportunity for students. The program covers transportation costs and also provides on-campus accommodations and meals to the participants.

York University

York University (French: Université York) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada’s third-largest university, and it has approximately 55,700 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and over 315,000 alumni worldwide.

The application deadline is March 9, 2020.