Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Academic Skills

Explore artificial intelligence and quantum computing while developing academic skills for university

This interactive, online 2-week program will provide you with an opportunity to explore your interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing (QC) while gaining essential academic skills for university.

Through both artificial intelligence and quantum computing classes, you will explore various topics such as quantum mechanics, algorithms, data science. and machine learning. In addition to AI and QC classes, you will benefit from an academic skills class that is designed to help you establish and refine foundational research skills needed for success in your future university studies.

Through this program, you will not only gain important academic skills, but you will also be able to articulate your learning and skill development for use in future resumes, interviews, and/or university application materials.

WHO IS AI/IQC DESIGNED FOR?

International high school students...

  • with an interest in artificial intelligence and quantum computing
  • looking to improve their academic skills in preparation for university 
  • looking to learn more about how to set themselves apart in the university application process

AI-IQC DATES
Summer 2023  July 17 - 28, 2023

AI-IQC CLASS LEVELS

This program is suitable for CEFR B2 level students. 

NOTE: Students at a CEFR B1 level may apply, however students at a B1 level would require additional time to review class recordings. 

SAMPLE AI/IQC SCHEDULE

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 am to 9:30 am Intro to the History of Data Science and AI Algorithms Processing Visualization Machine Learning
9:30 am to 10:30 am University Expectations Beginning a Research Project Lecture Listening and Note-taking Skills to Build Domain Knowledge Literature Searches Evaluating Sources of Information
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 am to 9:30 am The History of Quantum Mechanics Quantum and Linear Algebra Quantum Bits and Superposition Quantum Cryptography Quantum Computing
9:30 am to 10:30 am Incorporating Source Material Part 1 Incorporating Source Material Part 2 Incorporating Source Material Part 3 Presenting Research Findings Articulating Skill Development

NOTE: content topics are subject to change;the times above are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Students participating in the program are welcome to attend and participate in any regularly scheduled virtual events run by the Renison English Language Institute such as:

  • Online speed friending
  • Conversation hangout
  • Online games night
  • Renison bingo

Questions?

Contact Grant Leach

Director of Marketing and Recruitment

Renison University College (at the University of Waterloo)

grant.leach@uwaterloo.ca

WhatsApp: +1 (647) 542-0297