Description:

Python scikit-learn for Machine Learning – in-person on the Evanston campus

Instructors: Colby Witherup Wood and Ritika Giri

Friday, July 21

10 am – 4 pm Central

Norris University Center

$20

This one-day workshop will cover the basics of scikit-learn, the most popular Python package for predictive modeling and machine learning. We will experiment with both supervised and unsupervised machine learning models, including linear/logistic regression, decision tree, and clustering.

This workshop will happen live, in-person and will not be recorded. You will need to bring a laptop to participate. Instructions will be sent out after you register on how to install Python and Scikit-learn to your laptop or access it on the cloud from your laptop.

Prerequisites: Basic Python knowledge at the level of the Python Fundamentals bootcamp; Basic statistical knowledge is also recommended.

Cost: $20 for Northwestern University and Northwestern Medicine affiliates plus Eventbrite Service and Processing fees (fees are non-refundable)

• Price includes morning coffee and tea.

• If you need financial assistance to attend, please email Leticia Vega at leticia.vega@northwestern.edu to apply for a waiver. 

• Refunds can be requested on the Eventbrite website up to 24 hours before the workshop begins, but the Eventbrite service and processing fees cannot be refunded. No refunds will be granted within 24 hours before the workshop begins, during, or after the workshop.