{"id":5362,"date":"2024-03-23T04:01:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T04:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaii.edu\/epscor\/?p=5362"},"modified":"2025-05-27T22:49:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T22:49:14","slug":"2024-change-hawaii-summer-research-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.edu\/epscor\/2024-change-hawaii-summer-research-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Change Hawaii Summer Research Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Innovative Applications of NLP and Large Language Models in Sustainability and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical Mentor: Sukhwa Hong &amp; Advising Mentor: Heng &#8220;Helen&#8221; Tien, College of Business and Economics, UH Hilo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/datascience.hawaii.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420 lazyload\" style=\"width:195px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you passionate about combating extreme weather, improving student success, and harnessing the power of technology? Join our Summer Research Project! We&#8217;re seeking college students eager to explore Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT in the contexts of environmental dynamics and academic advising.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive into the world of AI and Large Language Models, analyze vital data, and craft messages that spark change. This year, we&#8217;re expanding our focus to include the development of AI chatbots for student advising and success, alongside ways to effectively communicate scientific findings to a broader audience. Collaborate with like-minded peers and make a real-world impact in both environmental sustainability and educational enhancement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a coding expert or a beginner, we&#8217;ve got you covered with the right resources and support. Join us for a summer of innovation, learning, and impactful action against environmental dynamics and for academic excellence. Apply now and be part of the solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful completion of the program provides a $3,000 stipend and valuable research experience in AI and NLP, beneficial for both academic and professional growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/datascience.hawaii.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8421 lazyload\" style=\"width:163px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The program is open to all undergraduates from all majors with a keen interested in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A strong inclination towards working with data, AI, and NLP is preferred.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants are required to be available from May 20th, 2024, to June 28th, 2024, for both in-person and remote participation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will gain hands-on experience and deep insights into NLP and AI, focusing on applications in sustainability and education.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The program includes a course on NLP and AI, taught by experienced UH Hilo professors, where students will engage in relevant projects and explore academic opportunities in data science at UH Hilo.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application Information:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application deadline:&nbsp;<strong>April 15, 2024, 11:59 pm HST<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfnLzzD0ydq8QCVLnfhY9vgPXgLcjrV61wlRn7mwdPvpD3CKg\/viewform\">2024 Change HI Data Science and NLP Summer Research Program UH Application Link.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the above link does not work, then please copy and paste the link https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfnLzzD0ydq8QCVLnfhY9vgPXgLcjrV61wlRn7mwdPvpD3CKg\/viewform in your browser.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E-mail Prof. Hong at sukhwa@hawaii.edu or Helen Tien at htien@hawaii.edu&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Innovative Applications of NLP and Large Language Models in Sustainability and Education Technical Mentor: Sukhwa Hong &amp; Advising Mentor: Heng &#8220;Helen&#8221; Tien, College of Business and Economics, UH Hilo Are you passionate about combating extreme weather, improving student success, and harnessing the power of technology? 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