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Learn from Fellows working at cutting-edge companies across the United States.
In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Full Stack Web Developer and develop a tool to store & securely share passwords. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll write Node.js code to create the login, signup, save password, share password, list passwords APIs, and create a user interface to access the same. You’ll become familiar with Full Stack Development, REST API development, Relational Database management system, Cryptography, Reusable UI components, Glitch and Retool. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Full Stack Development team.
Almost all the apps that we use run on the cloud and store our data there. This has enabled us to collaborate in real-time among users, but we neither have control nor ownership over our data anymore. In this Build Project, we will explore the alternative by building and deploying local-first web applications. You will learn about and use Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs), as well as real-time and offline APIs. You will also get familiar with the issues and impact of data privacy for users and businesses.
By the end of the Build Project, you'll prepare two Chatbots in the form of working code on GitHub repository / PRD - A very simple rule based Chatbot and a Predictive Chatbot using ML. You will also learn about how to use large language models to build an advanced Chatbot that builds upon the previous two. Your solution should have working code, emulate a real-life chatbot that can answer questions, and have a PRD that meets industry standards). In the final project session, you'll present your results to the Build Fellow in a format that mimics a job interview (so you’re ready to discuss your work in real-life interviews).
It's very beneficial for any young-career researcher to understand the whole cycle of a vaccine development. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a scientist and suggest a new vaccine candidate that targets mutations in a cancer of your choice. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll review existing clinical reports, decide which cancer your vaccine should target, develop a potential antigen sequence, and prepare a brief experimental plan for implementing in a biotech company. You'll become familiar with must-to-know tools like PubMed, Blast, Prism, Flowjo, and BioRender. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real biotech team.
In this Build Project, you'll step into the role of an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing Engineer. You'll be tasked with analyzing data from Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) tests conducted on the Tesla Model 3 encountering a stationary pedestrian. Your objective is to draw meaningful conclusions regarding pedestrian detection across various scenarios, FCW activation, braking efficiency, and avoidance rates. Guided by an experienced Build Fellow, you'll create spreadsheets, presentations, and reports to effectively convey your findings to the project team. Through this project, you'll gain insights into ADAS testing protocols, current research, technological advancements in ADAS, and the performance of Tesla’s FCW/AEB system. Additionally, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the algorithms behind Tesla’s FCW/AEB functionality.
In this Build Project, you’ll wear the hat of Research Scientist and create a design concept for a medical diagnostic device of your choice (for diabetes, malaria, or cardiovascular disease). We'll use computer-aid design software to simulate and validate your design. This is a rare opportunity for students who are interested in the medical device development field as their future career. You can gain practical experience by working on a real-world project and be familiar with point-of-care testing and other biotechnologies, in an environment that simulates the operation of a real product development team.
Lymphocytes are important white blood cells in the immune system that invade tumors and hold potential for cancer treatment. Understanding their phenotype and functionality through flow cytometry analysis is essential for developing cell therapy drug products and these skills are crucial for building a career in the Immuno-Oncology field. In this Build Project, you will get a solid foundation in flow cytometry to independently analyze basic flow cytometry panels & generate data summaries. You will analyze at least one primary seven or eight-color flow cytometry panel to characterize lymphocytes that can exert anti-tumor activity. You'll also learn to use popular software tools like FlowJo & GraphPad Prism to analyze and visualize data.
The airline industry is more competitive than it has ever been since more and more small and low-cost carriers entered the market. In order to increase business competitiveness, companies need to constantly assess and monitor how satisfied the customers are with the company and the service the company provides, as well as identify any potential negative trends on social media.
In contrast to traditional paper-based surveys, machine learning models provide a more timesaving, economical, and reliable way to identify and quantify customers’ opinions and attitudes, especially by utilizing massive data from social media. In this Build Project, you will build machine learning models to train computer software to interpret text and predict whether a customer’s attitude is positive, negative or neutral towards the service they received from six U.S. airline companies based on text data from Twitter. You will get exposed to Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), text preprocessing, feature engineering, data balancing, model design, development and evaluation. You'll get exposed to the daily life of a Data Scientist and learn techniques that are must-to-know for any DS professional.
Lightweighting is strategically decreasing mass while preserving overall strength and structural integrity. Additive manufacturing has created opportunities to apply new lightweighting techniques that enable you to achieve even greater mass reduction.
In today's rapidly evolving engineering landscape, additive manufacturing (AM) stands at the forefront of innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for maximizing performance and efficiency while minimizing lead times. Companies across industries are embracing AM to push the boundaries of traditional manufacturing methods and unlock new possibilities in design optimization.
In our Build Project, you will learn the power of computational design and AM technologies to lightweight mechanical parts, mirroring the innovative approaches in real-world industry applications. Through this project, you will gain invaluable skills in computational design, material selection, and additive manufacturing, positioning them for success in the dynamic landscape of modern engineering and manufacturing roles.
It's imperative for the survival of a company to understand the cost & opportunity of various risks and to learn how to manage them. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Chief Risk Officer / Risk Advisor and build a comprehensive risk management plan for a client. You will help that company understand their vulnerabilities and opportunities and give them your recommendation on how to manage their risk. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll learn about the different risk management techniques: risk transfer, risk avoidance, risk mitigation, and risk acceptance. You will become familiar with the Risk Management and Financial methodologies like the risk management process, the financial ratios, forecasting, and the loss triangulation, in an environment that simulates the operations of a real risk management team.
In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of Research Associate and evaluate Flow Cytometry datasets generated by a Tumor Cell Killing Potency assay. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you will statistically analyze cytotoxicity datasets to compare the performance of different drug products. This project will expose you to FlowJo and GraphPad Prism (two very popular tools in biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries), as well as familiarize you with critical assay attributes. By completing this project, you will be able to make business-driven scientific in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Analytical Development team.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, defending against different cyber threats is a critical challenge. This Build Project focuses on developing a secure web application with reCAPTCHA authentication and implementing a Cloud Function for real-time API request analysis. Under the guidance of an experienced Build Fellow, you will actively contribute to the project's core deliverables, gaining hands-on experience with industry tools such as Cloud Pub/Sub and Firestore. This project mirrors the operations of a real-world Security Analyst team, providing invaluable insights and practical skills for a career in cybersecurity.
Malware analysis is one of the key processes in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity specialists are constantly asked to analyze suspicious files to check whether they're legitimate or malicious. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of Security Analyst and prepare a standard report that companies use to develop countermeasures and strategies for preventing or mitigating future attacks. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll learn about different types of malware, steps of incidence response investigation, and how to use forensic tools like PEiD, ProcMon, and Wireshark. You will be exposed to the daily life of a Malware Analyst and learn the procedures and techniques that any cybersecurity specialist should know.
For any bio-pharma company, selecting a promising target for drug discovery is a critical step in a very costly drug research & development process. Companies either have a special group of scientists working on target selection full-time or dedicate time to it early in the process. In this Build Project, you will wear the hat of a Data Scientist and perform target selection through the analysis of next generation sequencing data. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you will become familiar with high-throughput database website, data download and analysis, and propose 2-3 targets for a selected disease. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operation of a bioinformatician team.
The landscape of the US healthcare industry resembles a complex and fragmented puzzle with various types of pieces. Numerous stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and government agencies, contribute to a system that often appears intricate and challenging to navigate. The intricate web of regulations, varying payment structures, and the multitude of players involved can make understanding the flow of dollars, products, and contracts seem like solving a 1000-piece puzzle without edge-pieces.Imagine that a pharmaceutical organization that partners with Company X, has reached out asking for support to provide an overview of the value drivers of key stakeholders in the healthcare industry and the flow of product, dollar, and contracts between these stakeholders that they plan to use to train their salesforce new hires. This information will provide a foundation for their salesforce that will help them navigate conversations with healthcare providers, hospital administrators, and payers. You are part of the Company X team and will have to work on this challenge.
In this project, you will first describe the roles, responsibilities, and value drivers of key stakeholders in the healthcare industry including Beneficiaries, Pharmacies, Wholesalers, Payers, Providers, Manufacturers, Funders, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and then create a visually appealing flowchart that accurately represents the flow of product, dollar, and contracting between them. This is an opportunity for you to understand the value that each of these stakeholders provide to the healthcare system and how they co-exist to finally provide affordable and quality healthcare services to patients. After completing this project, you will get a deep understanding of the intricacies of the US healthcare industry, develop strong strategic thinking, research, and analytical skills, and improve your ability to communicate your knowledge and insights gathered in a clear, specific, and visually appealing format.
Pensions, colleges, and nations across the world rely on investment firms to generate financial returns to support the long-term needs of their retirees, students, and citizens.
In this Build Project, you’ll learn how investors decide to invest in businesses by donning the hat of an analyst entering an investment firm that is in the process of acquiring a public company. Under the guidance of an experienced industry expert, you will identify a potential investment opportunity, analyze the company’s performance, and build an Excel financial model to value it.
You’ll synthesize your findings to create your own investment memo in PowerPoint—skills critical to succeeding in entry-level roles across financial planning, accounting, banking, investment management and consulting. Entry-level roles in such fields typically pay upwards of $60-80K per year.
In this Build Project you will use factor models to predict stock returns. The project is an example of quantitative finance field, where people utilize the skill of data analysis, statistics and programming to predict stock return and make investment decisions. You’ll learn to handle data using Python and get a solid introduction to forecasting in finance. The project covers important basics like data analysis and applying factor models. Completing it will gear you up for entry-level finance and data science jobs, which are key roles in many U.S. industries. This is a great start for students aiming for a future in the financial sector.
Embark on Precision Guide Quest! CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing revolutionized the biotech industry with its precise and versatile approach to modifying DNA. This technology utilizes a guide RNA to direct the Cas9 enzyme to specific genomic locations, where it induces double-strand breaks that can be repaired to introduce desired genetic changes. CRISPR/Cas9 has become indispensable in various industries, particularly in biomedicine, agriculture, and biotechnology, due to its ability to precisely edit genes, model diseases, develop novel therapeutics, and improve crop traits. Its efficiency, affordability, and scalability have propelled it to the forefront of genetic engineering, promising breakthroughs in treating genetic disorders, enhancing crop resilience, and advancing personalized medicine.
In this Build Project, you will create a meticulous gene editing strategy using CRISPR/Cas9 for a specific target gene crucial in disease research. You will design guide RNAs to precisely direct the Cas9 enzyme to the desired genomic location, enabling them to induce precise genetic modifications. Additionally, you will explore and select optimal delivery methods to introduce the CRISPR/Cas9 components into target cells or organisms, ensuring efficient editing while minimizing off-target effects with the insights in in vivo studies. Through critical thinking and problem-solving skills, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of CRISPR/Cas9 editing strategies and gain valuable skills applicable to the biotech industry. You will be creating a pitch deck at the end of the project which will showcase your skillset with a flow of understanding and skills learnt in this project which are the gateway to the coveted roles in the biotech industry and will act as a catalyst for a rewarding career at the forefront of genetic innovation!
Full Stack Engineers are trained to deal with challenges across the entire application, from user experience issues to database optimizations. This problem-solving ability is crucial for entry-level IT professionals who need to quickly address issues and find effective solutions. You'll wear the hat of a Full Stack Engineer and develop a Frontend Map Analytics tool using ReactJS. You'll become familiar with React Mapbox project, as well as gain a strong foundation in React development and map integration. Maps are a powerful tool for visualizing complex data sets that have a geographical component. Full Stack Engineers can leverage map analytics to display data points, trends, patterns, and relationships - making it easier for users to grasp insights. Building on this foundation, you may naturally explore and learn additional technologies and concepts that complement your skills and expand your capabilities. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Full Stack team.
To understand which markets to focus on in the future, Ampion needs to analyze open-source data provided by power grids called Interconnection Queue. Ampion is one of the industry leaders in Community Solar, providing opportunities to participate in shared solar projects through a concept called Community Solar. Through a software platform, Ampion connects residents, businesses, and other types of consumers with clean energy facilities, primarily Solar Farms. Interconnection Queue is a compilation of power generation and transmission projects seeking connection to the power grid. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Data Analyst/Business Intelligence Analyst and perform an analysis of Interconnection Queue data to drive Ampion's expansion strategy. Under the supervision of an experienced Project Leader, you'll become familiar with Structural Query Language (SQL), which is used by thousands of companies for communicating with and manipulating databases. You'll also learn how to translate big data into a visual story using Tableau, another tool popular in the industry. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Data Analytics team.
In the rapidly evolving field of software development, the challenge of creating real-time, appealing visualizations and simulations is a critical industry demand (particularly in areas like gaming, virtual reality, and data visualization). In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Software Engineer and develop interactive web-based graphics tool for visualization of 3D models. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll design and implement user interfaces, optimizing graphics rendering performance, and integrating various types of data sources for dynamic visualization.
In this Build Project, you will wear the hat of a Corporate Strategy Team Leader and will be asked to analyze the organic growth potential of a publicly traded company. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you will learn how to look at a company’s financial statement, how to do an industry analysis and how to come up with reasonable assumptions to project accurate growth. You will become familiar with financial modeling techniques that are widely used across a variety of firms in any industry. This work is very common in the roles of financial analysts, senior financial analysts, corporate finance analysts and many others.
Data is considered one of the most valuable assets that any business owns. Companies that proactively collect and analyze data make more informed decisions and are more likely to succeed. In this Build Project, you'll wear the hat of a Financial Analyst and investigate the financial well-being of the company of your choice. To support your analysis, you'll develop an interactive dashboard using Microsoft Power BI. Under the supervision of an experienced Build Fellow, you'll analyze data from FP&A teams, Financial Statements, and online sources to uncover insights that will inform our financial strategies and drive informed decision making. You'll become familiar with industry tools such as Power BI and Excel and learn methodologies like quantitative and qualitative analysis. All this will happen in an environment that simulates the operations of a real Financial Analytics & Strategic Initiatives team. This type of work is quite common in the industry, and having experience in Financial Analysis will benefit you when applying for entry-level jobs in Finance.
These days, many companies provide daily-changing information on their website, but it could be a tedious job to collect them every day. The ability to create a scraper helps you get valuable data from static or dynamic websites. In this Build Project, you will gather and structure data from any public website without relying on external data APIs, allowing for time series analysis or monitoring recent information. Data ownership is crucial, so we will also cover the importance of robots.txt to prevent legal issues.
User comments are the data fellow's company website's most unique and valuable asset;they provide more genuine and honest opinions on products than most anywhere else on the internet. However, not all of the comments are useful, as there is also banter, trolling and off-topic discussions. While ChatGPT can identify and classify product reviews extremely well, it is costly and time-consuming to use it for every new comment posted on the website. Instead, a Large Language Model (LLM) fine-tuned for this specific task can perform this task quickly, offline and at a fraction of ChatGPT.
In this Build Project, imagine you are part of Company X’s team and it’s your responsibility to solve this challenge. You will train a Large Language Model (LLM) classifier to surface product reviews from among the large body of comments on Company X’s deals and perform sentiment analysis on them.
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