Overview

FinDS is an innovative program that is designed to provide high school students a strong base in the Mathematical Foundations of Data Science. We do not expect a prior background in data science. A strong background in algebra and willingness to work hard is al that is required to participate in the program. The program is appropriate for any student who has taken Algebra 2. Even college students seeking a solid background in the foundation of data science are welcome to apply. 

Computer science and data science are not just about coding, building systems, or crunching data. The pillar of computer science and data science lies in its mathematical foundation. Success in higher studies in computing requires solid backgrounds in Probability, Graph Theory, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Without probability, there won't be any public-key crypto systems. Without graphs, there won't be any Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Without calculus, there won't be any gradient descent algorithms that has transformed machine learning. Without linear algebra, there won't be any Google search engines.

FinDS is a unique summer program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) supported EnCORE Institute that will solidify students' education in the mathematics behind data science. Upon completion of the course, students will be ready to understand some of the most beautiful innovations of computer and data sciences and can enroll further in a year-long program for advanced education in computer algorithms and machine learnings. The instructors of the course are world-renowned Computer Science and Data Science professors at University of California San Diego, University of California Los Angeles, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Texas Austin. They have over twenty years of experience in research and education in computer science and have won numerous prestigious national and international awards. The course will have both virtual and in person offerings. Generous scholarships are available from NSF. 

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