Data Science Bootcamp // January 9–13, 2017 // 10:00am–4:00pm

The Collaboratory@Columbia is pleased to announce a free Data Science Bootcamp for Columbia University PhD students and post-doctoral scholars who are interested in extending their existing mathematical and programming skills to include a training in data science. Designed by faculty and post-doctoral scholars from Columbia University’s Data Science Institute, the curriculum includes on-line learning material, introductory lectures, hands on laboratory experiences and a capstone project.

The Bootcamp will run from January 9–13, 2017 in 524 S.W. Mudd Building (location subject to change). The in classroom meetings will take place from 10am to 4pm each day, with an extra introduction and registration session from 9am to 10am on the first day, January 9, 2017. Two-hours of preparation, via on-line course content, will be required prior to each day’s activities.

It is anticipated that about 30 students will be admitted into the Bootcamp. Please complete the application form below to be considered for admission. Applications are due by January 2, 2017. Admission decisions will be made no later than January 4, 2017.

Questions? Please email Collaboratory-Bootcamp@columbia.edu Sample curriculum and listing of prerequisites

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* Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Office Address (Building, Room #), if applicable:

Columbia Email:

Phone Number:

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* Columbia Standing:

Columbia School:

Columbia Department:

Columbia Title (i.e. PhD student, Postdoc, etc.):

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* Participation in the bootcamp will yield better outcomes if you already possess the following 'prerequisites:'

Basics of linear algebra

Basics of statistics (mean, variance, etc.)

Basic programming skills in Python

Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms

Basic skills for working with data files (i/o operations on csv, tsv, ...)

Do you have experience in these areas?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* In 500 words or less, please outline the reason you are requesting consideration to participate in this bootcamp; and what do you hope to gain from this experience?

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* Selectees chosen to participate in the bootcamp will require permission from their supervising PI. Please ensure you discuss this with your supervisor BEFORE applying. Following the selection process, we will contact them individually to re-confirm their support, in writing, for those that have been selected to participate. Please provide us with their contact information:

First Name:

Last Name:

Title:

Campus Office Location:

CU Email Address:

CU Office Number:

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* Contact Information

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* Columbia Standing:

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* In 500 words or less, please outline the reason you are requesting consideration to participate in this bootcamp; and what do you hope to gain from this experience?

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* What additional information would you like to provide that would help us to make a decision regarding your candidacy for this bootcamp?