Questions

For questions about the program, email ai4all@cs.washington.edu.

The program

If you haven’t decided how to spend your free time, you may want to think about the possibility of participating in our program at UW. Not only is it an exciting opportunity, but you’ll get to explore a new field you may want to pursue as a college major, and make friends with other students with similar interests.

We invite students from traditionally underrepresented groups to join us for a free, multi-week data science and artificial intelligence introductory workshop. To be eligible for the program, students must be rising high school juniors, high school seniors, or college freshmen. At the workshop, students will learn how to understand, analyze, interpret and discuss real-world applications of data science and machine learning with the ultimate goal of understanding impactful technology decisions.

Instruction includes researchers and faculty from both IFDS and TCAT. Funded by the NSF, the Institute for Foundations of Data Science (IFDS) brings together researchers from the fields of computer science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering. Housed at the Paul G. Allen School for CS&E, the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology (TCAT) develops, translates and deploys open source accessible technology to increase independence and enhance quality of life for people with disabilities.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to learn a valuable skill set in a hands-on setting.

The program is a free, multi-week introductory workshop in data science and artificial intelligence for students from traditionally underrepresented groups. The course covers data science, geographic information science, machine learning, and questions about equity and bias in urban spaces.

• No previous coding experience is required. The lessons assume a beginner level.
• Recent sessions have been held online.
• Students are guided by undergraduate students and researchers from the Paul G. Allen School, the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology, and the Institute for Foundations of Data Science.
• Students interested in STEM and non-STEM fields, including social studies, government, and history, are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply for AI4ALL@UW?

At the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School, we use data science to answer some of the most pressing questions about equity:

• What data should people share with apps? Read Franziska Roesner’s dissertation.
• How do people make sense of too much information during a crisis? Read Kate Starbird’s article about the COVID-19 infodemic.
• What can an article show about an author’s intent and biases? Read the paper linked by Yejin Choi’s group.
• How can data be used to compare inequities in cities and the built environment? Read a Taskar Center paper about pedestrian access.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be rising high school juniors, high school seniors, or students starting their first year of college that fall.
• The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology within the Paul G. Allen school is committed to increasing diversity in data science and AI. The Taskar Center aim to foster an interest in computer science among a wide range of young people, which will lead future generations to produce AI that more accurately represents our diverse world. The program is primarily intended for students from traditionally underrepresented groups. These groups include, but are not limited to: first-generation college students, students of color, LGBTQ students, students from underserved communities, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities.
• U.S. citizenship is not required. The program does not ask about participants’ residency status.

Program dates

2026 program

Fall 2026, currently in session

How to apply

Applications for the 2026 program are closed. The 2027 application cycle has not opened yet.

Submitting the student application early lets us know you are interested and keep in contact throughout the rest of the application process. A complete application includes all of the following items. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Complete the online student application form (posted here when applications open).
2. Students who want an optional interview can email uwtcat@uw.edu or ai4all@cs.washington.edu.

For reference: the 2025 online student application form (closed).