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Absolutely! Data Science skills are valuable for anyone looking to make informed, data-driven decisions. They strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities, which are useful in all areas of life. By leveraging data, you increase your chances of making sound decisions and approaching problems logically and analytically. This skill set not only makes you more effective in your career but also in personal decision-making. Even if you don’t plan to study computer science, learning Data Science can significantly contribute to both your personal and professional development.
Yes, all sessions are live and synchronous.
Experienced instructors with expertise in Data Science, AI, and education. Our faculty members are experts from academia and industry with real world experience in the field of Data Science. Please refer to the Teams page to see our instruction staff. Also, the founders are passionate about educating and will be teaching multiple sessions.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your academic portfolio, showcasing your skills in Data Science and AI to future educators or employers.
Yes, you can register now and withdraw one week before the program starts. However, a service fee of $50 will be applied and the remaining balance will be refunded.
Yes, However if you need to discuss your unavailability on certain days, please reach out to us directly and we can work it out based on your situation. Students will benefit the most from the interactive sessions and are expected to attend the zoom sessions online.
Please drop us an email at info@diya-research.org with your details. One of us from DIYA Research team will respond within a reasonable timeframe
Yes! You do not need to know programming to analyze data though programming skills helps. There are multitude of tools that can be used for data exploration, analysis and visualization. Analytical thinking, basic algebra and statistics, and a lot of curiosity and enthusiasm is all you need to join the program.
Selection to research program will be in two rounds. The first round of selection is based on the application details. Short-listed students are invited to attend an online interview for a second round of selection. Students selected after the interview will have a chance to register by submitting the payment.
A junior or senior high school student (incoming 11th – 12th grades) who has completed a course or camp in python programming can join this program. Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills are required to succeed in this program.
Yes, the research program is geared towards students who have the motivation and the interest to dive deep into the research area for analysis. The students are expected to work at least 20 hrs a week and weekly progress will be monitored based on the self-paced work between the sessions.
No, the bootcamp and the research programs run in parallel and we expect students to focus on only one of the programs.
The first round of selection will be based on the application. Short-listed students will receive an invitation by email to attend an interview. All candidates selected in the second round after the interview should receive a link for payment no later than April 30, 2024
Based on the interview assessment and skill level, DIYA Research will determine the right fit for the research team. Students will be grouped into teams of 2-4 and led by a professional.
Yes and No. Each research group will be assigned an area of study and are expected to work in that domain. However, within that domain, students are encouraged to come up with their own research question and answer it using a data-driven approach.
Any high school student (Grade 9 – 12) who has completed Algebra 2 and has basic programming experience can join this program. Bring your analytical skills and a curiosity to explore the field of Data Science.
Yes, familiarity with basic programming concepts is recommended.
If you’re interested in Data Science & AI and meet the requirements, this program is ideal for you!