I’m pleased to announce the Center for Future Work Places and Practices (CFWPP) will be running a new two-week course this summer for high school students, entitled “From Data to Generative AI: A Journey through Machine Learning.”
This course is designed for students in Grades 9–12. No prior experience in coding or artificial intelligence is required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.
Win a Scholarship! Essay Contest for VA Students
Virginia high school students in grades 9-11 are invited to participate in an essay contest exploring AI’s future!
- Theme: How AI is shaping society, education, work, or ethics
- Length: 800-1,000 words
- Prize: Five (5) winners will receive a full scholarship to this summer school!
- Deadline: June 20, 2025
- Award Notification: June 30, 2025
- Submit: Essay + CV to vtcfwpp@gmail.com
What Student Will Learn
- Understand how generative AI works – from neural networks to transformers like GPT and DALL·E.
- Create content with AI tools – use platforms like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Llama to write stories, design graphics, and generate music.
- Analyze ethical and social implications – explore bias, misinformation, creativity, authorship, and responsible AI use.
- Develop your own AI mini-project – pitch and present a creative application of generative AI to solve a real-world problem or express a unique idea.
- Build foundational knowledge in machine learning concepts like training data, model outputs, and prompt engineering.
Agenda/Schedule (July, 2025)
Week 1: Foundations of Machine Learning and AI
Session 1: Introduction to AI and Machine Learning
Session 2: How Machines Learn
Session 3: Data in Machine Learning
Session 4: Machine Learning with AWS
Session 5: Building Our First ML Model
Week 2: Generative AI and more
Session 6: Introduction to Generative AI
Session 7: Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Session 8: Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Session 9: Ethics and Societal Impact of AI
Session 10: Capstone Project and Showcase
Prerequisites: Curious, open to learning, comfortable with basic use of computers.
Tuition Fees: In-State: $400, Out-of-State: $1000
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