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In its ongoing efforts to promote innovation and scientific research, King Khalid University will launch the "Summer School of Artificial Intelligence" Sunday the 11th of August 2024. This initiative is one of the leading academic programs in the region and will be held over three days, starting from Sunday the 11th of August and until to the 13th. The event will take place in the workshop hall of the Central Library at the University City in Al-Fara’a.
The Artificial Intelligence Summer School aims to equip participants, including students from general education and the university, faculty members, and those interested in artificial intelligence, with the latest knowledge and technologies in this rapidly evolving field. The summer school includes an intensive program of specialized workshops designed to enhance participants' technical, cognitive, and research skills, enabling them to contribute effectively to various scientific and technological fields.
The training program of the school is distinguished by its diversity and comprehensiveness, as it includes several workshops that take the trainee on a journey from building foundational skills to exploring the latest advanced technologies in this field. It covers both basic and advanced topics in artificial intelligence. Among these workshops is the "Introduction to Python," which will focus on the fundamentals of programming and data structures using the Python language, considered essential for developing skills in the fields of artificial intelligence. The workshops are to include the "Training Machine Learning Models Using Python", which aims to provide practical applications for data analysis and model training. Additionally, there is a "Deep Learning" workshop that will cover the stages of building deep learning models and their practical applications in various fields, such as image analysis and natural language processing.
Among the other advanced topics that are to be covered is the workshop "Using Neural Networks to Learn Arabic Phonetics Rules," which will focus on applying techniques to improve natural language processing in Arabic. There is also a workshop on "Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Symptoms Using Deep Learning," which will explore advanced techniques for early medical diagnosis.
Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center at King Khalid University, emphasized that this summer school represents a significant step in the field of education and training. He said, "At King Khalid University, we are constantly striving to offer advanced training programs that help prepare a new generation of specialists. The Summer School provides a unique opportunity for participants to acquire new skills and engage with modern techniques that enhance their abilities and open up wide opportunities in their professional and academic paths."
Al-Qahtani added, "This field is rapidly evolving, and this initiative aims to strengthen the university's position as a leading educational platform in this are, in addition to fostering innovation and scientific research, and to develop practical solutions that meet the needs of the local and regional market."
It is worth noting that the workshops of the "Summer School" have been carefully designed to meet the needs of participants from various academic backgrounds, with a focus on advanced practical applications that enhance their understanding and ability to apply scientific concepts in their respective fields. The program is strongly supported institutionally, under the guidance of the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at King Khalid University, Professor Hamid bin Majdoua Al-Qarni, and in collaboration with several academic and administrative bodies within the university. Invitations have been extended to university students and general education students in the Asir region to participate in this significant educational event, which will serve as a starting point for other educational and training initiatives, reinforcing King Khalid University's role as a leading center for innovation and academic excellence in this rapidly advancing field.
