Oct 14 Python & AI - Session 8: AI Augmentation: Using LLMs for Smarter Data Analysis & Code Generation 2 – 3 p.m., Oct. 14, 2025 Exploring how Large Language Models (LLMs) can assist in data cleaning, generating insights, and even writing Python code for analysis.
Oct 21 Image Pragmatic Project Management for Everyone 10 – 11:15 a.m., Oct. 21, 2025 A session focused on mastering project tracking from start to finish using proven methodologies, AI tools, and best practices for effective meetings and milestone management.
Oct 21 Image Foundation Models to Autonomous Agents - Session 9: RNN (Recurrent Neural Networks) 1 – 2 p.m., Oct. 21, 2025
Oct 21 Python & AI - Session 9: Capstone Project: Building an End-to-End AI Data Analysis Pipeline 2 – 3 p.m., Oct. 21, 2025 Integrating skills from previous sessions to complete a mini-project, from data ingestion to insight generation with an AI component.
Oct 28 Image Foundation Models to Autonomous Agents - Session 10: Agentic systems 1 – 2 p.m., Oct. 28, 2025 This session introduces AI agents, LLM-driven systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting, covering core architectures like ReAct, the agent loop (observe, think, act), tool usage, and basic agent development using frameworks like LangChain or through conceptual design exercises.
Oct 28 Python & AI - Session 10: The AI Horizon: Advanced Techniques, Ethics, and Future of Data Analysis 2 – 3 p.m., Oct. 28, 2025 Discussing advanced AI topics (e.g., deep learning basics, model interpretability), ethical considerations in AI for data analysis, and emerging trends.
Nov 04 Image Leadership through Project Management: Team Culture Tips for Successful Research Projects 10 – 11:15 a.m., Nov. 4, 2025 A session aimed at empowering diverse teams to thrive by promoting humble, authentic leadership, understanding team dynamics, and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where anyone can lead.
Nov 04 Image Foundation Models to Autonomous Agents - Session 11: Transformers 1 – 2 p.m., Nov. 4, 2025 This session explores Transformers, introducing the "Attention is All You Need" concept by explaining self-attention (queries, keys, values), Multi-Head Attention, and positional encoding, highlighting how attention enables models to prioritize input elements and surpass RNN limitations.
Nov 05 Image Planning for Your Next Research Project 10 – 11:15 a.m., Nov. 5, 2025 A session designed to strengthen team communication and align research objectives through strategic planning and effective internal and external messaging.
Nov 06 Image Pragmatic Project Management for Everyone 10 – 11:15 a.m., Nov. 6, 2025 A session focused on end-to-end project tracking using management methodologies, AI tools, and effective meeting strategies to monitor tasks, milestones, and key metrics.