Illustration: Joy Smoker
October 12, 2023
“In an era characterized by remarkable technological advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a transformative force that is reshaping many industries. From healthcare and finance to transportation and education, the impact of AI will be far-reaching. It is revolutionizing the way we work, live and interact with the world around us.”
The text above was generated by Chat GPT-3.5, a large-scale language model chat bot developed by OpenAI, when asked to draft an introduction to this article. This is just one example of how AI is indeed “revolutionizing the way we work, live, and interact with the world,” and that a workforce that can understand, develop, and apply AI tools It emphasizes the importance of having power.
Starting this fall, students can learn these essential AI skills at the University of Delaware. Thanks to the new Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence program, students can take advanced AI courses in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and gain the knowledge and experience they need to excel in careers in a variety of fields.
“At the forefront of research and innovation”
Associate Professor Sunita Chandrasekaran and Professor Kathy McCoy, Program Directors of the AI Graduate Certificate, said the new certificate will provide students with the foundational knowledge they need to pursue careers in AI research, development and application development. It says it is designed to.
“The skills and experience gained through this certification program will not only prepare students for employment opportunities, but also put them on the path to long-term success in the rapidly evolving field of AI,” they said. I added.
Students who meet admission criteria can earn this certificate by completing nine credits of graduate-level courses in computer science, including courses in computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, multi-agent systems, and more.
Successful completion of this certificate program will provide you with the tools to analyze and use appropriate AI techniques to address complex computational problems. Understand the preparation and implementation of datasets for complex problem solving. Design, implement, and evaluate various AI-based solutions. Use effective professional communication. Use legal and ethical principles to make informed AI-related decisions.
Chandrasekaran and McCoy added that UD’s computer science department in particular is a “great place for students to learn about AI.” Not only does the department have a successful track record of teaching and research in the field of AI, but its undergraduate program has been advanced to its most recent year. US News and World Reports In addition to rankings), it is also home to “a team of experts in the field of AI who are at the forefront of research and innovation in this field,” they said.
“The department offers an excellent learning environment, combining expert faculty, cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and extensive resources to prepare students for successful careers in the AI field. ” added Chandrasekaran and McCoy.
unlock unique opportunities
Students enrolled in this certificate program also have access to numerous AI-related resources provided by the University of Delaware AI Center of Excellence (AICoE), which supports AI research, collaboration, and application development across campus. This includes unique seminars and speaker series on AI, the ability to participate in collaborative research projects, workshops and hackathons, and access to specialized research resources and computing infrastructure. Mr. Chandrasekaran and Mr. McCoy serve as co-directors of the center.
This graduate certificate program is currently available to both prospective and current graduate students and currently enrolled undergraduate students. Similar to how UD’s 4+1 program works, undergraduate students can enroll in this certificate program, complete the required coursework, and graduate with both a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate.
Chandrasakan and McCoy added that in the future, they plan to teach an introductory course for students who are interested in AI but don’t have the necessary technical knowledge to enroll directly in the program.
“We are developing a bridge course that will provide the necessary background to take the AI certification course. We look forward to offering this course this summer,” they said.
For current and prospective students who are interested in learning about this new certificate program and learning more about other graduate programs and research opportunities available at UD, the College of Engineering will be hosting a graduate programs and research program on Tuesday, October 12th. We will host an information session. From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the 17th
This virtual event will highlight all of UD Engineering’s graduate-level offerings, including graduate certificates, master’s degrees and doctoral degrees. program and provide information on how graduate training in engineering and computer science can open up a wide range of career opportunities.
If you would like to learn more about this AI certificate and other graduate programs in the UD School of Engineering, register now for the Graduate Programs and Research Information Session on Zoom.
