Industrial fermentation plays a significant role in reaching the U.S ambitious net-zero emissions economy by 2050 by enabling production of sustainable alternative to fuels and chemicals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The industry needs qualified scientists, associate scientists, research associates and engineers now more than ever.

In this Build Project, you will wear the hat of a Fermentation Scientist and develop a roadmap for bio-ethanol production using industrial fermentation. Under the supervision of an experienced industry expert, you will visualize various fermentation process parameters, understand the trends over time, and calculate metrics to identify the areas of improvement to increase key performance metrics like yield and productivity to make a process more economic and profitable. You will become familiar with different fermentation types, equipment, culture media, microbes etc. for different end applications. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real bioprocess development team.

Build a Budget for an Early-Stage Startup

finance, accounting, microsoft-excel, financial-planning

Fernando Lemus

and 1 more

Learn how to build in Excel an operational and capital expenditure budget for a tech startup.

Finance Fellow

Wise financial planning is crucial for the success of any business; it becomes especially important for startups that have ambitious growth goals and limited resources. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Financial Analyst and build a full-year budget that allows a fictional startup to understand its expenses and how much capital is needed to cover all business costs. You will create in Microsoft Excel a budget for employees’ salaries & benefits using dynamic formulas. Also, you’ll create a budget for professional service fees. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll learn best practices in Financial Planning, specifics of operational and capital expenditure budgeting, and how to use Excel to create solid forecasting schedules. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Financial Planning & Analysis team.

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Innovative Cellular Immunotherapy Strategies

immuno-oncology, research-development, molecular-biology, cell-gene-therapy, industry-insights, cellular-immunotherapy

Urjita Tendolkar

and 1 more

Learn about the current landscape of cell-based cancer immunotherapies and how to propose an innovative immunotherapy approach that addresses an unmet patient need.

Molecular Biology Fellow

Cell-based immunotherapy is a rapidly evolving field that has revolutionized cancer treatment. In this project, you will have the opportunity to propose a theoretical cell-based immunotherapy candidate after reviewing the current industry trends. Under the guidance of an experienced industry specialist, you will learn fundamental concepts and processes relevant to the development of cell-based immunotherapy products. This is an excellent opportunity for early researchers to delve into the science behind cell-based immunotherapies and get exposure to relevant skills crucial for research-based roles in this field.

Sell Anything! Creating a Winning 360 Marketing Strategy

brand-management, commercial-strategy, market-research, sales

Caroline Chong

and 1 more

Develop an end-to-end, strategic roadmap for a new product launch.

Market Research Fellow

It is virtually impossible to successfully and efficiently sell a product, service, concept or even idea, without a clear strategy. With all the noise and continuously emerging competition, for any budding entrepreneur, this is more critical now than ever. In this Build Project, you’ll wear the hat of a Marketing Director and design a blueprint for success for a new product launch. This unique experience will give you the opportunity to step into the shoes of a senior leader and help you understand the ‘why’ and ‘what’ vs. the ‘how,’ which is where junior roles are mostly focused.

Don’t worry! You will not be on your own. Under the supervision of an experienced industry expert, you will devise a bottom-up marketing strategy, starting from the overarching big idea, derived from insights, through to the plan, execution and tracking. You’ll become familiar with market research, commercial strategy and marketing & media tactics. All of this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations for a real team and your project leader will support you through the process.

Next-generation Augmented Reality Mobile Apps

mobile-application-development, augmented-reality, machine-learning, image-processing

Milad Mazi

and 1 more

Develop a mobile application for marketing and entertainment to integrate media content that is world-locked within a three-dimensional environment, utilizing real-time object detection, image processing and spatial augmented reality algorithms.

Computer Science Fellow

In the rapidly evolving field of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), the demand for professionals who can navigate the unique software development models and methods is high. In this Build Project, you will step into the role of an AR/VR Software Developer and develop an application that can overlay augmented content on device camera frames. Under the guidance of an industry expert, you will explore and evaluate the specifications and performance of various mobile phones in the market that can be used for real-time object inference and world-locked rendering.

You will delve into the intricacies of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms, which are crucial for world-locked rendering of overlay media content. Furthermore, you will identify the best methods and algorithms suited for real-time object inference and augmentation rendering to camera frames.

You will become familiar with AR/VR technologies and their unique software development cycles, using tools and methodologies like Unity, C#, and ARCore. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real AR/VR development team. By the end of the project, you will have a functional application that can be further expanded and improved by adding other metadata as an augmentation layer on top of camera frames.

Prepare a Conceptual Design for a Medical Device (with Laborie Medical Technologies)

medical-devices, cad, bioengineering, design, product-life-cycle

Len Magara

and 1 more

Use Biodesign principles & CAD to create a concept of a medical device that is user-friendly and provides enhanced patient comfort.

Biomedical Engineering Fellow

Many patients are afraid of invasive procedures required for medical diagnosis – to the point that they avoid visiting doctors. Because of that, patients miss an opportunity to discover a disease at an early stage, when it's more curable. So it's important for medical professionals to create devices that are not only effective, but comfortable and non-invasive. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Design Engineer and prepare a conceptual design for a device that improves patient experience in urodynamics testing and diagnosis focused on alternative test apparatus for a mechanical uroflow. Under the supervision of an experienced Project Leader, you’ll apply bio-mechanical design principles and use CAD software like SolidWorks to visualize your concept for a device that better meets patient's needs. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real medical device development team.

Construct an Optimization Model for an Investment Portfolio

portfolio-management, financial-data-analysis, capital-markets, quantitative-analysis, modern-portfolio-theory

Minh Le

and 1 more

Learn how to structure and create an optimization model and efficient frontier for a portfolio.

Finance Fellow

The concept of the frontier forms the basis of portfolio theory, which pertains to how investors seek to build a portfolio that maximizes expected returns while managing a certain level of risk. It aids investors in comprehending the risks and rewards within their portfolios, assessing how they stack up against the most efficient array of portfolios. In the finance field, you're likely to come across discussions on the efficient frontier in finance research papers or on financial news channels like Bloomberg or CNBC. Are you interested in discovering how to create a frontier from scratch and understanding its advantages and limitations? Would you like to delve into the fundamentals of portfolio management? If so, this project is perfect for you.

Develop a real-time IoT Monitoring Station

Python, MQTT, Docker, Real-time-Backend-Systems, Embedded-Programming

Robert-Adrian Popovici

and 1 more

Develop a real-time monitoring system that gathers data from multiple IoT devices and presents it through a sleek, user-friendly interface.

Computer Science Fellow

IoT devices are rapidly transforming industries, with an estimated 15.14 billion devices in use worldwide in 2023 - and this number is projected to surpass 30 billion by 2025. In this hands-on Build Project, you will step into the role of a developer, building a Python-based backend that uses MQTT to collect real-time data from various IoT devices. You will store this data efficiently in InfluxDB, enabling seamless time-series management. Next, you’ll visualize the data in Grafana, crafting interactive and insightful dashboards for effective monitoring. Additionally, you'll explore microservice architectures by containerizing the application components with Docker, enhancing scalability and deployment efficiency. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop a project that demonstrates your ability to work with cutting-edge technologies in IoT and data management.

Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Databases, SQL, and AI

databases, sql, artificial-intelligence, data-analysis

Jorge Herrera

and 1 more

Learn to design relational databases, write and optimize SQL queries, and integrate artificial intelligence to solve real-world data challenges.

Engineering Fellow

In this 8-week project, you will explore the fundamentals of databases and SQL through practical, hands-on learning. You will design relational database schemas, write basic SQL queries to manipulate and retrieve data, and gain an introduction to AI concepts by preparing data for simple analysis.

This Build Project is designed for beginners and focuses on building a strong foundation in database management and data analysis skills, preparing students for entry-level tasks in the field.

This Build Project goes far beyond simply learning how to manage databases and write SQL queries. Through a practical and strategic approach, you will discover how organizing and structuring information reflects a logical mindset that not only optimizes data management but also enhances decision-making and problem-solving in any field.

You will learn to critically analyze information, design efficient solutions, and develop a structured way of thinking that will help you tackle complex challenges in technology, business, and everyday life.

Because understanding databases is not just about managing information—it’s about learning to think logically and strategically in a data-driven world.

Visualizing Supply Chain Stability: Power BI's Role in Inventory Risk

inventory-management, risk-analysis, supply-chain, data-analytics

Sandeep Kumar Ravi Kumar

and 1 more

Develop a Power BI solution to analyze inventory risks, streamline stock management, and drive proactive decision-making to enhance supply chain resilience.

Industrial Engineering Fellow

Embark on an engaging journey into the world of industrial engineering and operations optimization. This Build Project presents an exciting opportunity to address key challenges in inventory and warehouse operations management. By developing a dynamic PowerBI dashboard, you'll gain practical experience in analyzing inventory levels, assessing risks, and proactively optimizing supply chain parameters to improve operational resilience. You'll focus on applying industrial engineering principles to enhance inventory management strategies, streamline processes, and boost overall warehouse and manufacturing efficiency. These skills are highly transferable, making them valuable not only in the supply chain and logistics sectors but also in industries such as manufacturing, consulting, hospitality, and beyond. This hands-on experience will provide you with the critical skills needed for a successful career in operations optimization, setting you apart in a variety of industries.

AI-Powered Image Retrieval With Vector Databases

deep-learning, python, vector-databases, software-development

Kamalesh Kalirathinam

and 1 more

Develop an AI-driven application that uses machine learning models and vector databases to retrieve relevant images based on visual queries

Data Science Fellow

Efficient image retrieval systems are crucial across multiple sectors, including media, e-commerce, and education. This Build Project offers a gateway into the essential AI and machine learning work that underpins advanced technology careers, particularly in firms that are leading the innovation in digital content management and user interface technologies.

During this Build Project, you will step into the role of a Data Scientist, tasked with developing an AI-powered image retrieval system using state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies. Guided by a seasoned industry professional, you will gain skills to conduct research and explore machine learning frameworks and develop software using vital production tools such as Python, PyTorch, FAISS, and Docker.

Why we get old and how to measure it: a computational analysis of aging biomarkers

computational-biology, genomics, aging-biology

Maarten de Vries

and 1 more

Biomarkers of aging have been notoriously difficult to find. In this Build Project, you will analyze real-world biological data to find good ones.

Data Science Fellow

As long as humans have existed, they have tried to live longer. But today, the combination of large-scale ‘omics data and machine learning may help us unlock some of the secrets behind why we get old, and what we can do about it.

In this Build Project, you'll assume the role of a Computational Biologist, analyzing methylomics data to identify novel biomarkers of aging. During the Build Project, we will cover the theory behind the field of aging biology, which you will then use to build models. You will retrieve, clean, and process omics data, apply machine learning models for data analysis, and produce scientific figures. It is assumed that you have familiarity with biology OR data science (ideally both). If you don’t have experience with one of them, you can still enroll but you will need to learn on your own to get the most out of the project.

TweetLens: Unveiling Insights from Twitter Data

data-pipeline-development, python, data-visualization, social-media-analytics

Shruti Adoni

and 1 more

Analyze and transform raw tweets into interactive visualizations to derive actionable insights using the Twitter API.

Business Intelligence Fellow

In today's data-driven world, businesses rely heavily on social media analytics to extract valuable insights from platforms like Twitter, making it a crucial skill for entry-level data analysts and engineers. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Business Intelligence Analyst and develop a pipeline to analyze and transform raw tweet data into interactive visualizations for actionable insights. Under the supervision of an experienced industry expert, you'll fetch Twitter data via the API, preprocess and clean it, and visualize trends and patterns using tools like matplotlib, seaborn etc. You'll become familiar with industry tools and methodologies like Python, data wrangling, and data visualization techniques. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real analytics team, preparing you for the fast-paced world of data analysis and visualization.

Startup Scale-Up: Crafting a Growth Strategy

growth-marketing, customer-acquisition, data-driven-strategy, startup-marketing

Mathilde Øllgaard-Ussing

and 1 more

Build a growth marketing strategy for a startup, focusing on brand awareness, customer acquisition and retention through data-driven tactics and innovative campaigns.

Business Management Fellow

In this project, you'll imagine you are in the role of a Growth Marketer to develop a growth marketing strategy playbook designed for a tech startup. This playbook will outline actionable strategies for customer acquisition, engagement, and retention, as well as brand-building tactics. Under the guidance of an experienced industry expert, you'll explore tools, channels, and techniques to craft a scalable and effective growth strategy. The playbook will serve as a valuable asset for any startup aiming to accelerate its growth while making the most of its resources.

Public Equity Investing in Artificial Intelligence

Public equity investing, Fundamental and data analysis, Artificial intelligence, and Technology sector valuation

Danielle Kim

and 1 more

Explore the dynamics of public equity investing in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector by analyzing key technology companies and financial statements, developing critical insights into AI's economic and investment potential.

Finance Fellow

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and markets, making it a hot topic for public equity investors. In this Build Project, you will assume the role of a public equity analyst, focusing on AI technology companies in the semiconductor, software, and internet sectors. You will gain a practical understanding of the tasks entry-level equity analysts perform, by developing skills in fundamental analysis, including business, financial, and qualitative analysis, to determine whether AI stocks represent a long-term growth opportunity or a speculative bubble. The workshops will be interactive with group activities to discuss whether an AI company is a good or bad business, hand-on valuation exercises, and watching videos of what experts have addressed to discuss the current state of AI developments. By the end of the project, you will have produced a simple stock pitch and prepared for job interviews in the public equity space, with experience tackling the types of questions typically asked in interviews for analyst roles.

Introduction to drug discovery

biochemistry, biophysics, structural-biology, molecular-biology

Mengshen Chen

and 1 more

Learn about different pieces of the puzzle of the drug discovery process by developing drug candidates that target thymidylate kinase from Plasmodium falciparum (PfTMK) to tackle Malaria.

Biological Sciences Fellow

The goal of this Build Project is to do a deep dive on what is involved in a drug discovery project through focusing on developing drug candidates targeting thymidylate kinase from Plasmodium falciparum (PfTMK) to tackle malaria. You will navigate different stages of the drug discovery process, what techniques can be used at different stages, what to expect at different stages, what potential challenges are, and how to tackle challenges that arise. In this Build Project, you will learn the principles behind a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies utilized in the drug discovery process and understand which tools can be used to address specific questions. Knowledge from this project will greatly benefit those who are interested in a career in drug development.

By the end of this Build Project, you will have constructed a comprehensive slide deck illustrating your thought and decision-making process on how you would tackle this challenging drug discovery project.

Develop a Report for Business Performance Analysis

python, excel, finance, accounting, financial-analysis, financial-planning

Samuel Castilla-Haddad

and 1 more

Use Python, Excel, and SQL to create a tool that informs day-to-day business operations of a nation-wide supply company.

Business Intelligence Fellow

‍In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of Business Intelligence Analyst and create a Report that should help the organization to get data-driven insights. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll work on data preparation, analysis, and modeling. You'll become familiar with business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) techniques, methodologies, and tools like data mining, statistical forecast modeling, analytics methodologies, and foundations of programming in Python.

Create an Interactive Map to Visualize Real Estate Data

javascript, gis, apis, react, web-development

Serhii Vaiser

and 1 more

Use JavaScript, HTML, CSS and geospatial software to integrate real estate data into a user-friendly map interface.

Software Development Fellow

Entering the real estate technology industry can be challenging without prior experience. This micro-internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience by developing an interactive real estate mapping tool. You will act as a real estate technology developer, integrating real estate data into a fully functional web app with a user-friendly map interface. Under the guidance of an experienced Project Leader, you will learn to process and visualize real estate data effectively, ensuring responsive design and usability. Throughout the internship, you'll gain valuable skills in web development, data visualization, and project presentation, simulating the responsibilities and environment of a real estate tech professional.

Healthcare Cost Predictor: A Data Science Web Application

data-science, healthcare-industry, data-analytics, python

Ujwal Gullapalli

and 1 more

A beginner-friendly data science project that predicts healthcare costs using machine learning. You'll build an interactive web application where users can input basic health information to get estimated medical costs.

Data Science Fellow

In the fast-evolving field of healthcare analytics, accurately predicting patient costs is vital for effective resource management and enhancing patient outcomes. In this project, you'll take on the role of a Data Scientist to develop a machine learning model that predicts healthcare costs using patient demographics and medical history. Guided by an experienced Build Fellow, you'll work on analyzing and preprocessing healthcare datasets, implementing a machine learning model, and deploying it as a predictive web application. The project guides you through a complete end-to-end workflow: starting with an existing healthcare dataset, performing data analysis and preprocessing, building prediction models.

You'll gain hands-on experience with data science essential tools and techniques like Python, Scikit-learn, Streamlit, and data visualization libraries, all while working in an environment that mirrors the workflow of a data science professional.

Build a Workflow Application on the ServiceNow Platform

software-development, servicenow, user-stories, workflow

Sebastiaan de Vlaam

and 1 more

Develop a workflow application with requests and approvals on the ServiceNow platform while prioritizing user stories for your development.

Computer Science Fellow

Service Management, essential for all organizations, involves delivering, optimizing, and managing services, and relies heavily on information technology. ServiceNow, a globally used workflow platform, is prominent among Fortune 500 companies for this purpose, with high demand for related jobs and competitive salaries. However, proficiency in the platform alone is insufficient; systematic work and value creation are crucial, often facilitated by methodologies like Agile. In this Build project, you will learn ServiceNow development under an experienced architect's guidance, enhancing existing applications and practicing prioritizing business demand and work within a simulated ServiceNow development team environment.

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Build a Graph UI Library to Visualize Data Relations

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Next-generation Augmented Reality Mobile Apps

Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Databases, SQL, and AI

AI-Powered Image Retrieval With Vector Databases

Why we get old and how to measure it: a computational analysis of aging biomarkers

TweetLens: Unveiling Insights from Twitter Data

Develop a Report for Business Performance Analysis

Healthcare Cost Predictor: A Data Science Web Application

Build a Workflow Application on the ServiceNow Platform

Highlight Reel: Automated Sports Content Generation

Pixel to Point Cloud: Building a 3D Vision Pipeline