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The document outlines the Milestone 1 Assignment for a research topic proposal in a course focused on machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Students are required to form groups of two, propose a relevant research topic, and submit a detailed proposal that includes team member names, a title, a brief description, research questions, justification, and a collaboration plan by February 3, 2025. Suggested research areas include bias mitigation, explainability, AI in professional development, and ethical challenges, among others.

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The document outlines the Milestone 1 Assignment for a research topic proposal in a course focused on machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Students are required to form groups of two, propose a relevant research topic, and submit a detailed proposal that includes team member names, a title, a brief description, research questions, justification, and a collaboration plan by February 3, 2025. Suggested research areas include bias mitigation, explainability, AI in professional development, and ethical challenges, among others.

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AI and ML, Department of Computer Science Hanieh Shabanian, PhD

Milestone 1 Assignment Description: Research Topic Proposal and Group Formation


This milestone introduces you to research exploration and collaborative project planning,
emphasizing critical thinking, teamwork, and goal-setting. Working in teams of two, you will
propose a research topic aligned with the course's focus on machine learning (ML) and artificial
intelligence (AI). The research should address societal, professional, or technical challenges in
ML/AI, providing a foundation for your semester-long project. Suggested research areas and an
example are included at the end of this description to guide your topic selection.

Assignment Instructions:

1. Group Formation:

o Form groups of two students. Collaborate to identify a shared research interest.

2. Deliverables:
As a team, prepare a Research Topic Proposal document that includes:

o Group Members' full name: Member1 full name and member 2 full name.

o Title: A clear, concise title summarizing your proposed research.

o Brief Description (200–300 words): An overview of the research topic, its


significance in ML/AI, and its potential contributions.

o Research Questions: Two or three specific, researchable questions your project


will address.

o Justification: Explain why this research is significant, how it aligns with the course's
objectives

o Collaboration Plan: Describe how you will divide tasks and manage your workflow
as a team.

3. Submission Guidelines:

o Submit one proposal per group in Word format or any editable format. The file
should be named CS670_M1_Proposal_First and Lastname1_First and
Lastname2.doc.

o Upload the document to Kodiak before the deadline - February 3, 2025 (11:59 PM).

Grading Criteria

1. Content and Relevancy (50%):

o A clear, relevant, and feasible research topic aligned with ML/AI and course
objectives.

2. • Structure and Framework (50%):

o Well-organized, coherent proposal with logical flow and concise writing.


AI and ML, Department of Computer Science Hanieh Shabanian, PhD

Suggested Research Topics

1. Bias Mitigation in AI Models:


Explore strategies to identify and reduce bias in ML models, focusing on real-world
applications such as hiring systems or recommendation engines.

2. Explainability and Interpretability in AI:


Research methods like SHAP and LIME to improve the interpretability of complex ML
models in domains such as healthcare, finance, or cybersecurity.

3. AI in Professional Development:
Investigate how AI can support professional growth, such as personalized learning
recommendations, skills assessment, or career path prediction systems.

4. AI for Collaborative Learning in CS Education:


Develop or evaluate tools that use AI to enhance team collaboration and learning outcomes
in computer science education, integrating interactive feedback systems.

5. Privacy-Preserving Techniques in AI:


Examine methods like federated learning or differential privacy to secure sensitive user data
in applications such as healthcare or finance.

6. Ethical Challenges in AI Deployment:


Analyze the ethical implications of deploying AI in areas such as autonomous vehicles,
facial recognition, or surveillance, and propose solutions to address these challenges.

7. AI-Driven Accessibility Solutions:


Research and develop ML-based tools to improve accessibility for individuals with
disabilities, such as real-time captioning systems or assistive devices.

8. Energy-Efficient AI Algorithms:
Research and develop algorithms that minimize energy consumption in large-scale
computing environments like data centers or IoT systems.

9. AI in Climate Modeling:
Build ML models to predict and analyze the impacts of climate change, focusing on disaster
preparedness or renewable energy optimization.

10. AI and Project Management:


Investigate how AI can enhance project planning, resource allocation, and risk
management, with a focus on improving team performance in technical projects.

11. Adversarial Attacks in AI Systems:


Examine techniques to detect and defend against adversarial attacks on ML models,
ensuring the robustness of AI systems in high-stakes applications.

12. AI in Interdisciplinary Research:


Explore ML applications in fields like healthcare, agriculture, urban planning, or water
resource management, addressing pressing societal challenges.
AI and ML, Department of Computer Science Hanieh Shabanian, PhD

13. Professional Ethics in AI Development:


Research the importance of ethical standards in AI development, focusing on case studies
of past challenges and recommendations for responsible AI design.

Example

Milestone 1: Research Topic Proposal and Team Formation

• Team Members:
o Member 1: [Full Name]
o Member 2: [Full Name]
• Title:
Enhancing Explainability in AI for Healthcare Decision-Making
• Brief Description:
This research aims to improve the explainability of AI models used in healthcare
decision-making systems. It focuses on methods like SHAP (Shapley Additive
Explanations) and LIME (Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations) to interpret
predictions made by ML models in applications such as disease diagnosis and treatment
recommendations. The project will evaluate these methods for interpretability and
usability in real-world clinical settings, contributing to the responsible use of AI in
healthcare.
• Research Questions:
1. What are the key challenges in ensuring the explainability of AI models in
healthcare?
2. How do SHAP and LIME compare in terms of accuracy and usability in
healthcare decision-making?
3. What are the potential trade-offs between model accuracy and explainability?
• Justification:
Explainability is critical in AI applications where decisions impact human lives. In
healthcare, making AI models interpretable fosters trust, enhances adoption, and ensures
ethical deployment. This project aligns with the course objective of addressing technical
and societal challenges in ML/AI.
AI and ML, Department of Computer Science Hanieh Shabanian, PhD

• Collaboration Plan:
Team members will jointly select research questions. One member will focus on
reviewing existing methods (SHAP, LIME), while the other will analyze their
applications in healthcare. The team will collaborate to synthesize findings and prepare
future milestones.

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