Data Science
Bootcamp &
Accelerator
Fully sponsored by IMDA and AWS and run in partnership with Dunman Secondary School and the Tampines Town Council
About
The Data Science Bootcamp and Accelerator Programme is an exciting new initiative for students aimed at introducing them to Python Programming and Deep learning using various cutting edge technologies from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
This programme, open to students enrolled in Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) Secondary Schools and Junior College is fully subsidised for successful applicants, and each student participant of either the Bootcamp or Accelerator will receive an AWS cloud account endowed with US$100 worth of cloud computing credits. Each participant of the Accelerator segment will further receive AWS devices (DeepLens camera and DeepComposer keyboard) worth more than US$350, all kindly sponsored by AWS.
Applicants may choose to attend either one of, or both programmes, depending on their level of preparation and commitment.
Both programmes were successfully conducted and recently culminated in the graduation ceremony on 19 Feb 2022. (Click here for snippets of the ceremony and project showcases)
This programme, open to students enrolled in Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) Secondary Schools and Junior College is fully subsidised for successful applicants, and each student participant of either the Bootcamp or Accelerator will receive an AWS cloud account endowed with US$100 worth of cloud computing credits. Each participant of the Accelerator segment will further receive AWS devices (DeepLens camera and DeepComposer keyboard) worth more than US$350, all kindly sponsored by AWS.
Applicants may choose to attend either one of, or both programmes, depending on their level of preparation and commitment.
Both programmes were successfully conducted and recently culminated in the graduation ceremony on 19 Feb 2022. (Click here for snippets of the ceremony and project showcases)
Bootcamp
The Bootcamp is an introductory programme that teaches budding techies about Python Programming and Deep Learning through programming the AWS DeepRacer - an autonomous self-driving model car. Students with little or no prior experience in computer programming are strongly encouraged to sign up.
Participants will learn about Python Fundamentals and Cloud Computing over 22 hours during Week 1 June holidays. Due to COVID-19 social distancing measures, the Bootcamp will run in an entirely online format.
The inaugural Bootcamp culminates with a thrilling AWS DeepRacer league held (virtually) at a model car racetrack in Dunman Secondary School. The skills learned will be put to the test as students remotely program their cars over a live video stream and speed around to emerge victorious.
The schedule for the Bootcamp is as follows:
Participants will learn about Python Fundamentals and Cloud Computing over 22 hours during Week 1 June holidays. Due to COVID-19 social distancing measures, the Bootcamp will run in an entirely online format.
The inaugural Bootcamp culminates with a thrilling AWS DeepRacer league held (virtually) at a model car racetrack in Dunman Secondary School. The skills learned will be put to the test as students remotely program their cars over a live video stream and speed around to emerge victorious.
The schedule for the Bootcamp is as follows:
| Bootcamp: Python Programming and Cloud Computing | ||||||
| Session | Term Week | Day | Date | Time | Hours | Comment |
| 1 | June Holidays | Mon | 31st May | 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM | 6 | |
| 2 | June Holidays | Tue | 1st June | 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM | 6 | |
| 3 | June Holidays | Wed | 2nd June | 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM | 6 | |
| Bootcamp: DeepRacer League Qualifiers | ||||||
| 4 | June Holidays | Thurs | 3rd June | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | 2.5 | Each Participant will be allocated to, and will only attend one of these time slots (2 hour 30 minutes) |
| June Holidays | Thurs | 3rd June | 12:30PM - 3:00PM | |||
| June Holidays | Thurs | 3rd June | 4:00PM - 6:30PM | |||
| June Holidays | Fri | 4th June | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | |||
| June Holidays | Fri | 4th June | 12:30PM - 3:00PM | |||
| June Holidays | Fri | 4th June | 4:00PM - 6:30PM | |||
| June Holidays | Sat | 5th June | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | |||
| June Holidays | Sat | 5th June | 12:30PM - 3:00PM | |||
| Bootcamp: DeepRacer League Finals and Closing Ceremony | ||||||
| 5 | June Holidays | Sat | 5th June | 4:00PM - 5:30PM | 1.5 | |
Accelerator
The Bootcamp will be followed by the Accelerator, an 88-hour programme where students dive into modern Data Science with Python and explore Deep Learning and its applications through devices like the AWS DeepLens and DeepComposer.
The Accelerator culminates in a capstone data science project developed using the skills acquired to address challenge statements inspired by issues encountered in the running of Tampines estate provided by Tampines Town Council. To facilitate their learning, each student will be provided with a DeepLens and DeepComposer sponsored by AWS.
Participants from the Bootcamp who perform well will be invited to join the Accelerator. Prospective applicants who do not attend the Bootcamp but have had prior programming experience are also invited to sign up for the Accelerator - admission to the programme will be subject to availability and based on their performance on an online coding test.
The schedule (may be subject to change) for the Accelerator is as follows (please ensure that you can attend at least 75% of the Accelerator sessions before you sign up):
The Accelerator culminates in a capstone data science project developed using the skills acquired to address challenge statements inspired by issues encountered in the running of Tampines estate provided by Tampines Town Council. To facilitate their learning, each student will be provided with a DeepLens and DeepComposer sponsored by AWS.
Participants from the Bootcamp who perform well will be invited to join the Accelerator. Prospective applicants who do not attend the Bootcamp but have had prior programming experience are also invited to sign up for the Accelerator - admission to the programme will be subject to availability and based on their performance on an online coding test.
The schedule (may be subject to change) for the Accelerator is as follows (please ensure that you can attend at least 75% of the Accelerator sessions before you sign up):
| Session | Term Week | Day | Date | Time | Hours | |
| 1 | June Holidays | Sat | 19th June | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 2 | June Holidays | Sat | 26th June | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 3 | Term 3 Week 1 | Sat | 3rd Jul | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 4 | Term 3 Week 2 | Sat | 10th Jul | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 5 | Term 3 Week 3 | Sat | 17th Jul | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 6 | Term 3 Week 4 | Sat | 24th Jul | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 7 | Term 3 Week 5 | Sat | 31st Jul | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 8 | Term 3 Week 6 | Sat | 7th Aug | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 9 | Term 3 Week 7 | Sat | 14th Aug | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 10 | Term 3 Week 8 | Sat | 21st Aug | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 11 | Term 3 Week 9 | Sat | 28th Aug | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 12 | Term 3 Week 10 | Sat | 4th Sep | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| BREAK | ||||||
| 13 | Term 4 Week 6 | Sat | 30th Oct | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 14 | Term 4 Week 7 | Sat | 6th Nov | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 15 | Term 4 Week 8 | Sat | 13th Nov | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 16 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Mon | 15th Nov | 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 4:00PM | 5 | |
| 17 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Tue | 16th Nov | 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 4:00PM | 5 | |
| 18 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Wed | 17th Nov | 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 4:00PM | 5 | |
| 19 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Sat | 20th Nov | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 20 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Sat | 27th Nov | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 21 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Sat | 4th Dec | 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 3.5 | |
| 22 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Sat | 11th Dec | 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 5 | |
| 23 | Nov - Dec Holidays | Sat | 18th Dec | 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:00PM - 4:30PM | 5 | |
We are now in discussion with IMDA to bring you the next iterations of the accelerator programme for 2022 and beyond. If you are keen, do register your interest with us, and we will keep you posted!
