This assignment aims to prepare you for the upcoming Speed Dating session, where you will seek compatible project partners for the course. By completing this preparation, you will:
Articulate your research interests and skills concisely
Develop preliminary project ideas
Identify your work preferences and availability
This groundwork will enable you to:
Engage in focused, productive conversations during the session
Quickly assess compatibility with potential teammates
Make informed decisions about project partnerships
Prepare a concise (1-2 minute) verbal summary of your primary AI research interests.
Identify 2-3 specific AI subfields or application areas you are most passionate about.
List your technical skills relevant to AI (e.g., PyTorch, Huggingface, OpenAI).
Briefly outline any previous AI projects you have experienced.
Come up with 1-2 potential project ideas within your areas of interest.
Be ready to explain these ideas succinctly, including the problem to be solved and potential approaches.
Be prepared to discuss your typical availability for team work.
Consider your preferred work style (e.g., structured vs. flexible, in-person vs. remote collaboration).
Prepare 2-3 questions to ask potential teammates to assess compatibility.
Compile your responses to all the above sections into a concise, well-organized PDF document.
Ensure your name is clearly visible at the top of the document.
Keep the total length to 1-2 pages.
Research Interests (0.2 points): Are the research interests clearly defined and relevant to the field of AI?
Skills and Experience (0.2 points): Are the necessary skills and relevant experience effectively demonstrated?
Project Ideas (0.2 points): Are the proposed project ideas innovative and feasible within the scope of this course?
Submit your PDF to HW1: Speed Dating on Canvas.
Note that your submitted profile will be publicly visible on the page. This visibility is intended to facilitate the speed dating process and help in forming project groups.
Availability and Work Style (0.2 points): Are the availability and the work style well aligned with a collaborative approach?
Questions for Potential Partners (0.2 points): Are the questions insightful in assessing potential collaboration and project goals?