College of Computing Advising

Day: November 19, 2024

2025 Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC) Fellowship Applications Opening Soon

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2025 Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC) Fellowship applications will be opening soon to talented and enthusiastic graduate-level students with a passion for sustainability. All majors from any Michigan institution are welcome to apply! Apply online by January 29, 2025.

An informational webinar will take place January 15 at 12 pm. Register for the webinar.

This summer fellowship offers $6,000 in funding, an additional $1,500 housing/travel stipend, and professional training for emerging sustainability leaders. It’s supported by the state of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Catalyst Communities initiative. 

Local governments striving for sustainability in Michigan have unique challenges as they pioneer and implement new programs and technologies. The CLC Fellowship is designed to help these communities reach their climate and energy goals while developing a pipeline of passionate, capable students ready to enter the workforce in sustainability careers after gaining hands-on, applied knowledge.

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Remote Sensing Data Processing and Deep Learning with PyTorch Workshop

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The DataSENSE NRT project will sponsor a Remote Sensing Data Processing and Deep Learning with PyTorch workshop on Thursday, November 21, from 2-4 pm in the U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, Room 0139.

Register here.

Presenter: Tao Liu, Assistant Professor of AI4ClimateChange Lab in CFRES

Participants will engage in a 2-hour workshop to learn how to apply deep learning techniques for processing optical remote sensing (RS) data. The workshop will introduce:

  • The fundamentals of deep learning
  • Creation of deep learning models from scratch
  • Use of pre-trained models for image classification and image segmentation

Target Audience: This content is designed for individuals with basic Python coding experience who are new to deep learning, but eager to learn and apply these models.

Date/Time: November 21, 2-4 pm

Location:

  • In-person: U.J.Noblet Forestry Building 0139
    (10 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis)
  • Online: Zoom link will be available after registration.

Participants are expected to attend the entire workshop.

Computers: Participants may use their own personal computers, or the computers provided in the workshop room to take part in the session.
Participants will use the Google Colab platform.

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