Technical Education Program
New applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis!
About the Program
What students get out of Tech Ed
The DeCal aims to give students a baseline technical background in ML as well as a detailed view of major topics in AI Safety. Additionally, we intend to give DeCal students first priority in research programs, workshops, guest speaker events, and other activities that BASIS will be hosting throughout the semester.
Why we’re running this program
We think that AI Safety could be one of the most important problems of our time, and we hope to give students the technical background to stay informed and potentially contribute to research.
Starting September 11th, we'll be hosting weekly group sessions every Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, leading up to Dead Week (week of Dec 9th). These sessions offer a collaborative environment to dive into the ARENA (Alignment Research Engineer Accelerator) curriculum. You'll have the chance to work on modules, discuss ideas, and engage in productive conversations about AI safety. It's an excellent opportunity to collaborate with fellow learners, get support on challenging concepts, network within Berkeley's AI Safety community, prepare for high-impact Safety projects, and stay motivated. Be sure to check out the ARENA website for more details.