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Join the University of Minnesota’s Under the Hood Summer Program.
The Under the Hood Routine
The Under the Hood Routine
Our daily schedule is modeled after a professional tech environment, blending collaborative learning with high-intensity "sprints" and industry networking. While the curriculum changes each week, the professional flow remains the same—culminating in our high-energy Friday finale.
Monday – Thursday: The Daily Sprint
Monday – Thursday: The Daily Sprint
8:30 AM | Fuel Up & Connect: Start your day at Keller Hall with a continental breakfast. This is the perfect time to chat with instructors about yesterday’s code or get to know your fellow campers.
9:00 AM | Morning Session: We dive into interactive lectures. You won't just be watching—you’ll be live-coding alongside experts, breaking down complex algorithms into manageable Python scripts.
12:00 PM | The Social Hour: We take a short walk to the historic Tate Hall for a catered lunch. It’s a great chance to step away from the screens, stretch your legs, and enjoy the UMN campus atmosphere.
1:00 PM | The "Lab" Sprints: Head back to Keller Hall for hands-on project building. This is where the magic happens. You’ll work with real-world datasets—from medical records to gaming stats—to build your own ML models.
3:00 PM | Industry Insights: We wrap up the day with Professional Guest Speakers. Hear from data scientists, AI researchers, and tech leaders about how the skills you're learning today are used to solve global problems tomorrow.
Friday: The Grand Finale
Friday: The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale Every Friday afternoon is dedicated to the Under the Hood Project Showcase. This is your chance to step into the role of a Lead Data Scientist.
Present Your Results: Explain your model’s logic, the challenges you overcame, and what your data revealed.
Invite Your Fans: We invite friends, family, and UMN faculty to walk the floor, ask questions, and see your work in action.
Portfolio Building: You’ll leave with a project you can link to on college applications or a future resume
Your Campus Headquarters
Your Campus Headquarters
We operate out of the heart of the UMN East Bank. Most of your "Deep Work" happens in the labs at Keller Hall, a hub for computer science and engineering.
State-of-the-Art Labs: You’ll be working in modern collaborative spaces designed for team-based coding and brainstorming.
Tate Hall Retreats: For lunch and group discussions, we move to Tate Hall. Its open, light-filled atriums are the perfect place to step back from the screen and refresh your perspective.
Drop-off and Pickup Address:
University of Minnesota
Keller Hall
200 Union St SE, Ste 6-202
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Inclusion & Accessibility
Inclusion & Accessibility
We believe the future of AI needs everyone.
Digital Access: All curriculum materials, datasets, and coding notebooks are hosted on Canvas. Our course shells are designed with full digital accessibility (screen-reader friendly, high contrast, etc.). You do not need to bring a computer.
Dietary Needs: From gluten-free to Halal or vegan, we work with UMN catering to ensure every student is well-fed and energized. You’ll be able to list your specific requirements during registration.
Accommodations: We are committed to providing an inclusive environment. Whether you need physical accommodations in the classroom or learning support, simply let us know during the registration process.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the team at dsaievents@umn.edu.
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