Hey, I’m a rising sophomore that wants to learn machine learning over the summer in order to do a science fair project that qualifies for the Intel science fair. Is this possible? I only completed algebra 2, and I barely know python. I’m willing to put 4 hours everyday to learn the required math and programming languages necessary to implement a machine learning algorithm. Any tips?
I watched a free class on Coursera and it was pretty Calculus heavy.
@nw2this Do you think I could cover pre-cal and calculus in 2 months? What other tips do you have?
The average person could not.
Suggestion: Work with (co-author) someone who already has these skills, maybe a data science student at a local university.
@nw2this Your right.
No
@Ballerina016 So don’t try or spend more than 2 months in order to learn machine learning?
It doesn’t hurt to try. There are several different machine learning classes on Coursera, some may be less math intensive. I watched the Stanford one.
@nw2this Thanks. Wait have you done with a science fair project with machine learning?
If you worked at a place which promised a delivery in machine learning in 2 months, you’d likely be working 9am-11pm for 6 1/2 days a week for the first month at least, and it’d still be a bit dicey. I may have understated it.
That’s what being a contract engineer is like at times.
@50N40W So how long would it take to my first neural network?
No. I haven’t used it.
@nw2this Oh. Are you in college or something? Since machine learning requires a lot of calculus.
Nope, I’m a parent.
@nw2this oh
@Mahindra you can’t cover pre calculus, calculus and machine learning in two months. Pick a project in line with your skills.
@Ballerina016 Should I do a project with basic data science? I’m decent at science but I really don’t have an advanced background like other Intel ISEF people.