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The Independent Research Study (IRS) program allows you to explore academic subjects in-depth with 8 sessions. With a comprehensive database of professors in fields ranging from design to computer science, the program will be able to match your interests in deep learning, research or project based learning. The program's outcomes include the creation and presentation of a research paper, with the potential for journal publication and participation in research competitions.
UC San Diego Visual Arts Professor at UC San Diego Works with drawing and the moving image His works center around temporary ecological studies that take form as animation, drawing, works on paper and book arts Exhibited his work most recently at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Musée d’Art Contemporain de Montréal, The Center for Fiction in NYC, Comfort Station in Chicago Illinois, and the San Diego Museum of Art.
Emory University Science & Society, Pedagogy in Biology, and Liberal Art. Professor at Emory University. Does research in science, science education, bioethics, and science and religion. Teaches biology, teaching, bioethics, research ethics, and interdisciplinary. workshops and courses on such topics as addiction, cancer, mind and body, consciousness, and death and dying.
University of Toronto He is an American computer scientist specializing in mathematical linguistics and speech processing. He teaches theoretical computer science, computational linguistics, and the theory of programming languages at University of Toronto; also, he is the past chair of Association for Mathematics of Language.
New York University At NYU, Prof. August teaches courses on American literature and culture. He has been honored with a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and was recognized as a finalist for the Prize for a First Book by the Modern Language Association.
UC Berkeley Computer music researcher and composer in applied mathematics. As a composer he won many prizes, including: 1st prize at the G. Rossini composition competition, 1st prize at the Egidio Carella competition, etc. Teaching harmony, musical composition, computer music, applied mathematics and mathematical logic in several institutes, such as universities and conservatories.
University of Waterloo MIT Ph.D. with the Theory of Computing group in CSAIL. Graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Computer Science. and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Teaches Computer Science at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science A faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute, a Microsoft Research Fellow at the Simons Institute.
University of Washington CRA-E Undergraduate Mentoring Award in 2018 Professor Ernst’s chief research interest is programmer productivity, including software engineering, programming languages, security, testing, and related issues. Many of his publications and programs are available on-line.
USC Marshall School of Business Stephen Lind teaches a variety of courses in business communication, focused on strategic messaging, technology, speaking, and writing. He researches business communication technology as well as commercially risk-laden communication choices, such as religious messaging in entertainment commerce. He is the author of “A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz.”
University of Southern California He teaches in the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. He also holds a secondary appointment as assistant professor of Computer Science in the Viterbi School of Engineering. He earned a PhD in Statistics from Stanford University, advised by Emmanuel Candès. He is originally from Italy, where he studied at Politecnico di Torino and Collegio Carlo Alberto.
Stanford University PhD of Philosophy, Rutgers University Doctoral student at Stanford University, Department of Psychology Book: Experimental Metaphysics by David Rose (ed.) Publishing: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of action/language/mind, experimental philosophy, aesthetics, meta-ethics, normative ethics
Columbia University Prof. Zhou served as a guest researcher at Aarhus University Research on the Anthropocene (AURA). Her work explores the spatial, cultural, and ecological impacts of the industrialized built and natural environment. Previously, she taught at Cornell AAP and Central Saint Martins at University of the Arts London, and was nominated for the Harvard GSD Wheelwright Prize 2022.
University of Southern California Prof. Robinson has vast experience analyzing survey data and large longitudinal datasets using Excel and STATA. He has advised major philanthropic foundations like W.K. Kellogg, Annie E. Casey, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His achievements include cost-effectiveness analyses of FDA-approved cancer treatments, optimizing a $500 million retirement portfolio, and conducting eight regression modeling studies on educational inequality in the U.S.
University of Waterloo Prof. Hajiabadi is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo. Before his current position, he taught at the CSE Department of Pennsylvania State University (PSU). Prior to joining PSU, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley, collaborating with Sanjam Garg and Mohammad Mahmoody. His research interests lie in the Foundations of Cryptography and Theoretical Computer Science.
University of Toronto PhD student at the University of Toronto, working with Prof. Tovi Grossman at the Dynamic Graphics Project Lab (DGP). Research interests are human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and their interplay. He builds human-AI systems for efficient media content creation and consumption.
Stanford University Computer Science PhD student at Stanford advised by the amazing Nick Haber and Jiajun Wu. Research interests are (graph) relational learning and semantic scene understanding. His ultimate goal is to enable (virtual) embodied AI agents to interact with their physical surroundings and other agents seamlessly.
Within an exceptional team on a global stage, gazing upon an extraordinary academic arena, realizing limitless achievements.
Recommendation letter
Enhance your application to American universities with a commendation from a U.S. professor. This recommendation not only boosts your credibility and competitiveness but also offers unique insights into your academic, professional, and personal qualities. Elevate your application and stand out with a compelling recommendation letter.
Personal achievement
Empower yourself to achieve limitless success, academically and personally, within a program designed for growth and exploration by learning from the experts.
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research chances
Engage in deep learning, research, and project-based activities, creating a practical link between theory and application.
Publication and competition opportunities
Showcase your work with the chance for research paper publication and participation in prestigious research competitions.