Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Gain proficiency in machine learning and the technologies shaping the future while building critical thinking skills and an understanding of responsible AI development.
Combine with any major to access emerging career opportunities and gain a competitive edge for graduate AI programs.
What you’ll study in the machine learning & artificial intelligence minor
Solve challenging problems using a wide range of machine learning techniques and algorithms. Become adept at working with datasets, and learn to translate technical findings into clear, persuasive language for wide audiences.
Establish your foundation
Integrate mathematics, statistics, and computation to design and evaluate data-driven machine-learning models. Test your algorithmic and critical thinking skills by ethically solving real-world problems.
Strengthen your core
Master the foundations that power today’s most advanced machine learning systems. Get to the core of how algorithms work and learn the hands-on skills to implement them effectively, while developing your mathematical intuition to adapt and innovate.
Dive into deep learning
Explore the mathematical techniques that form the backbone of deep learning, focusing on two models at the forefront of this technology: the convolution neural networks for image processing and transformer architectures of large language models.
Why is machine learning & artificial intelligence better at Denison?
Enhance any major
Utilize your skills from the machine learning & artificial intelligence minor to level up your learning across all academic programs, from computer science, mathematics and data analytics, to psychology, neuroscience, physics, and philosophy.
See the big picture
You’ll become both technically sound and appreciative of the larger perspectives of your work — the economic, social, human-touching aspects that are critical for employers and society.
Communicate effectively
Learn how to share your machine learning techniques and outcomes with technical and non-technical audiences. Be able to break down how your algorithms work and why they are the best techniques to solve particular problems.
Jobs as a machine learning & artificial intelligence major
A minor in machine learning & artificial intelligence will prepare you for careers in every industry that requires building, using, and applying machine learning algorithms. This minor also prepares you for advanced graduate study in artificial intelligence.
Career communities
Students minoring in machine learning & artificial intelligence often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Some common communities include Technology, Data, & Science and Financial Services, Consulting, & Business.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Study Abroad
Study in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and cultural agility while building your career network. Conduct research during a semester abroad or complete a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.