Quantitative Methods Workshop
Non-MIT Undergraduates

Quantitative Methods Workshop

A seven-day intensive workshop designed to introduce students to quantitative tools and programming languages used to analyze experimental data in biology and neuroscience.

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Nadja M. Maldonado Luna

I was already familiar with MATLAB as it applies to engineers, and during the workshop I learned that this programming tool can also be used to analyze and solve problems in biology. I left with valuable skills that I will use in my research, which will make my data analysis much easier and more organized. I also enjoyed networking with faculty. They come from interdisciplinary backgrounds, and talking to them helped me gain a sense of confidence and belonging, reaffirming my academic aspirations and showing me that they’re possible.

Who Should Apply

  • Application is by invitation only
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  • A free 8-week version of this course is offered online through edX  
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Program Details

First week of January

  • Introduces programming languages such as MATLAB and Python
  • Introduces experimental approaches and tools such as fMRI, MEG, and Calcium imaging used to generate experimental data
  • Covers select topics in statistics, neuroscience, genomics, and cognitive science
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