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Welcome to UTD CS Research Experience - Summer 2024!
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Virtual option available for most workshops. Run similar to UTD Summer courses, but all will be project oriented, no tests! :-) By default, all workshops will run for 8 weeks (June 3 - August 2, with July 1-5 break).
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Workshop & Faculty LeadDescriptionMeeting Days & TimesAdditional Information
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Deep-dive AI workshop - Dr. Anurag Nagar & Dr. Anjum ChidaSee the bottom of https://sites.utdallas.edu/k12/researchMon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
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Advanced Level Competition Problems - Dr. Chalam ChitturiWe will discuss the solutions for a few advanced level programming contest problems in the weekly session and get a few problems as homework - we will discuss them in the following week's meeting. Pre-requisite: Interns should be comfortable with solving novice level problems to get the most out of this internship. Dr. Chalam is the coach for UTD competition teams - they have gone to multiple ICPC World Finals recently!Tue & Thu 10am-12pm
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Android App Design project - Professor John ColeLearn how to write apps for your Android device. This summer program will start with a tutorial in the basics of Android programming and end with you having completed a significant project. You can choose from various projects we have defined, or you can write something you want. It is strongly recommended that you have your own Android device & good working knowledge of Object Oriented Java. Details: We will start with a basic Android app, then discuss how Activities work, the use of Intents, layouts, RecyclerViews and lists, event-driven programming, an introduction to object-oriented programming, file I/O, possibly SQLite, use of sensors, possibly multithreading, etc. Mon, Wed & Fri 10am-1pm
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Applied-Logic, Programming Languages and Systems (ALPS) - Dr. Gopal GuptaIntelligent behavior consists of both learning and reasoning, so while machine learning automates the learning process, to have a full appreciation of AI, one needs to know automated reasoning as well. The summer research experience in the ALPS lab will revolve around automated reasoning, covering the topic of logic, logic programming, knowledge representation and reasoning, automated commonsense reasoning, rule-based machine learning, and explainable AI. We will learn the programming language Prolog and a new paradigm for AI and knowledge representation called answer set programming.

The projects will be related to building puzzle solvers (like Wordle), automated chatbots, or analyzing datasets and generating explainable models.

Frequency: Twice a week, each meeting lasting two hours that will include lectures and hands-on programming/system-building.		Tue & Thu 1:30-3:30pm
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Business Intelligence with Data Analytics - Professor Gaurav ShekharHow do corporations make decisions? What are the techniques they use for short term and long term gains? How does data play a pivotal role. Learn about the journey of data from creation to analysis and discover the tools and techniques that drive business intelligence. Deep dive into how businesses integrate with technology to drive the trust for their decision makers. Learn tools like SQL Server, Visual Studio, Tableau etc to learn about integration, analysis, reporting and data visualization. Tue & Thu 2-4pmWe will cover the following topics for the BI workshop –
Database Foundations
Data Warehousing Basics
OLAP versus OLTP systems
ETL using SQL Server
Cubes using SQL Server
Mining Models using SQL Server
Foundations of Alteryx
Basic and Advanced Visualization using Tableau.
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All about Cyber Security - Dr. Jey Veerasamy & Rex AcademyStudents will master the core literature of cybersecurity and establish a firm grasp of the many sectors and uses of cybersecurity along with terminology, good practices, and standards. Students will be able to recognize and identify common attacks, perform penetration testing of various systems, create backups, demonstrate knowledge of cryptography, and can explain good incidence policies that companies should adopt to create secure systems. This workshop is built on top of Rex Academy's curriculum (part1 & part2). No prior knowledge about Cyber Security is required to attend this workshop, but students do need to bring a lot of curiousity to get the full value from this workshop!Mon & Wed 2-4pm
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Cyber Security Research and Education Institute - Dr. Bhavani ThuraisinghamTopics will be Cyber Security Essentials, Secure Cloud Computing and IoT, Machine Learning and Security. Secure Social Media. Tue & Thu 10am-12pm (ONLINE only)
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Data Structures & Algorithms - Professor Kamran KhanThis workshop will cover the key concepts covered in 2 CS courses related to Data Structures & Algorithms: https://catalog.utdallas.edu/2023/undergraduate/courses/cs3345 & https://catalog.utdallas.edu/2023/undergraduate/courses/cs4349. Pre-requisite: Student should have completed AP CS A (Java) and should be very comfortable coding in Java.Fridays 3-6pm
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Foundations of Computational Biology - Dr. Meenakshi MaitraComputational Biology is one of the fastest-growing areas of biological research. At the crossroads between Biology and Computer Science, students in this camp will learn the basics for each subject and how to begin their own bioinformatics projects! Topics will cover introductions to biological databases and resources, protein, and DNA sequence evolution, and the coding of independent programs to participate in student-led research. Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-1pm
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Natural Language Processing with Python - Dr. Chris DavisNatural Language Processing (NLP) is an interdisciplinary subfield of linguistics, computer science, and artificial intelligence concerned with the interactions between computers and human language. In this workshop you will learn how to create programs to process and analyze text-based natural language data. Here are a few NLP tasks: word sense disambiguation, part-of-speech tagging, co-reference resolution, document classification. We will likely use the data from news sources, product reviews, social media posts, medical records, etc.

Prior Python knowledge is not required, but some previous experience with a general programming language is strongly encouraged (Java, C++, C#, etc.) 		Mon & Wed 10am-12noonHere are the workshop details.
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Social Data Analytics & Visualization - Dr. Karl HoSocial Data Analytics includes data collection, visualization, modeling and management. Students will develop expertise in big data analytic skills and capabilities in practice to sustain public, nonprofit, and private sector organizations as they address pressing societal issues on both local and global scales; Quantitative and qualitative data discovery, analysis and visualization; Data science and social science methodologies, theories as well as the ethics of data science practice in the areas of public policy and services. UTDallas is one of the handful of universities that offer Masters program on Social Data Analytics & Research - Dr. Karl Ho is the founding faculty member of that program!Tue & Thu 2-3:30pmAt the end of workshop, students will be able to:

1. Understand social media data
2. Collect social and search data
3. Visualize social data with new programming tools
4. Analyze social and search data
5. Build advanced models on social data

Module 1: Fundamentals of social data
- Structured and semi-structured social data database
- SQL and NoSQL database
- Data model and algorithm model

Module 2: Understanding API
- Developer startup
- Acquire API account tokens
- Build access to social media database using API

Module 3: Visualizing social data
- Vinculated data
- Social network analysis
- Network layer algorithms

Module 4: Social Data Analytics

- Graphical models of data
- Advanced models using social data
- Trend and shock analysis
- Machine learning models using social data
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Quality of Life Technology - Dr. Laxman TamilMachine Learning in Healthcare Solutions -
Learn more about it @ utdallas.edu/~laxman & ecs.utdallas.edu/research/researchlabs/QoLT/index.html 		Tue & Thu 10am-12pm
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Augmented Reality 3D User Interface Design - Dr. Rawan AlghofailiThis workshop is designed to immerse students in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of Augmented Reality (AR) and empower them to create immersive and user-friendly 3D interfaces.
We will explore the principles, tools, and techniques essential for designing compelling AR experiences and intuitive 3D user interfaces. Students will gain hands-on experience implementing AR applications with the Unity Game Engine.		Tue & Thu 11am-1pm
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Quantum Computing - Rashmi Varma, Dr. Dan GibneyEver wondered about the mind-bending possibilities that lie beyond the realm of classical computers? Enter the fascinating world of Quantum Computing, a cutting-edge field that harnesses the mind boggling principles of quantum mechanics to revolutionize the way we process information. Imagine bits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously, performing parallel computations beyond the imagination of classical computing. Quantum computers, with their quantum bits or qubits, hold the promise to solve complex problems deemed impossible for traditional computers.
From unlocking the secrets of cryptography to transforming fields like drug discovery and artificial intelligence, quantum computing is like a superhero in the tech universe. So, buckle up for a quantum adventure that will challenge your understanding of reality and open doors to a future where computation takes a Quantum leap! No pre-requisite knowledge is required, other than a very curious mind!! Click here to see the tentative week-by-week schedule. 		Mon - Thu 1:30-4:30pm, Friday (Online)
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Introductory Game Design - Dr. Jey VeerasamyLearn how to make games in the Unity game engine and use C# to build your own racing game! From designing and building your own level to coding your player's movement become familiar with game design and game programming. This workshop will be run by UTDallas student leads associated with the Student Game Developer Association, a student organization at UTDallas. Most of these student leads are in Arts & Technology, learning Game Design as part of their degree at UTDallas. No pre-requisite is necessary to attend this workshop, but do come in with a lot of curiosity to learn about the game design & be ready to pick up a lot of concepts and details! Mon/Wed/Fri 2-4pm
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