Introduction to AI/ML Bootcamp Series

What? The AI/ML Learning Series, led by Anish Roy, is a comprehensive, year-long program of boot camps, showcases, and a culminating hackathon for middle and high school students, with a focus on underrepresented groups, in partnership with SJPL at the SJSU King Library. Following the highly successful Fall 2025 launch, where dozens of student-led projects were showcased, registration is now open for Spring 2026.

What’s my Role?: Program Director & Lead Instructor

My Passion Project Roadmap / Big Picture

Fall 2025 Bootcamp     Spring 2026 Bootcamp     Summer 2026 Bootcamp     Fall 2026 Bootcamp

My Motivation

• Computer Science isn’t a mandatory subject in most middle and high schools—even though it’s becoming essential in almost every career.
• This leads to many students missing out on early exposure to important CS skills.
• There’s also a shortage of qualified CS teachers due to long hours and limited compensation, making quality instruction hard to access.

My Mission

As a high school student passionate about Computer Science and AI/ML, I want to make advanced tech education accessible, engaging, and inclusive for students in my community.

Over the past year, I’ve organized hands-on boot camps that helped students build confidence, learn real skills, and express their creativity.

What I did

• Served as Program Director and Lead Instructor for the Fall 2025 AI/ML Boot Camp in partnership with San José Public Library, leading end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery.
• Designed and delivered a 16-hour AI/ML curriculum (Python, data preprocessing, ML, intro deep learning, and applied projects), with 120+ hours invested in creating slides, labs, homework, datasets, posters, and outreach materials.
• Led all instructional sessions using hands-on, project-based learning, live coding, and real-world datasets focused on sustainability and healthcare.
• Built and managed the program’s digital and operational infrastructure, including Google Classroom, communications, scheduling, and coordination.
• Recruited, trained, and led a volunteer instructional team, maintaining a 5:1 student-to-volunteer ratio to support labs and hands-on activities.
• Provided continuous mentorship and technical support, including debugging, code reviews, and individualized guidance.
• Facilitated team formation, collaboration, and project development, guiding students through problem definition, model selection, evaluation, and interpretation.
• Integrated ethical AI, responsible data use, and societal impact into the curriculum.
• Directed the final project showcase, including judge recruitment, rubric and criteria design, evaluation coordination, and program flow.
• Secured funding for prizes and awards, designed certificates for participants and volunteers, and managed recognition efforts.
• Organized volunteer support systems, including food, logistics, and on-site assistance.
• Partnered closely with SJPL staff on logistics, outreach, accessibility, and program execution.
• Collected feedback and assessed outcomes to continuously improve future boot camps.

Why Partner With the SJPL Library?

Allow me to expand this impact in a supportive, inclusive space where students from all backgrounds can learn, collaborate, and grow.

I believe the library can become a hub for innovation and youth empowerment

Why me?

1. Published multiple research papers in AI/ML at IEEE international conferences.
2. Organized a couple of boot camps including one in summer for undergraduate students, => IEEE international conference.
3. Founder and President of the Data Science Club and Co-President of the Competitive Science Club at my school, leading workshops and mentoring peers.
4. Over 200 hours of teaching experience through Schoolhouse, along with teaching Python and math since middle school.
5. Blend of research experience, leadership, and teaching background makes me well-prepared to lead this initiative in partnership with the library.