# Data Science Capstone Projects (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview Throughout this program, you will complete three capstone projects to showcase in your portfolio: #### Machine Learning & AI Capstone - Choose, clean, and engineer features from a structured dataset to train machine learning models (e.g., logistic regression, random forest), evaluate performance, and visualize results clearly. - Deliver a professional presentation detailing your data processing workflow, modeling techniques, and insights discovered using Python libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, and Matplotlib. #### Python for AI Capstone _(choose one of two)_ - AI Chat Assistant: Build an interactive chat assistant embedded on a webpage, using Flask and JavaScript to integrate with OpenAI’s API for context-aware user interactions. - Collectibles Identification App: Develop a Flask-based web app allowing image uploads of collectible items, leveraging OpenAI to identify items, generate descriptive metadata, and dynamically display logged session history. #### Python Data Visualization Capstone - Clean, analyze, and visualize global CO₂ emissions alongside GDP and population data, highlighting trends and correlations through insightful visualizations with Matplotlib, seaborn, and plotly. - Build a responsive Dash dashboard enabling interactive exploration of emissions data, clearly communicating insights such as regional trends, GDP-emission correlations, and emission anomalies. You will work on your capstone projects both in and outside of class, using scheduled mentoring sessions to review your progress, ask questions, and get personalized feedback from your instructor. See [examples of data science capstone projects](/data-science-capstone-student-projects) from students. ## What you'll learn - Choose, clean, and engineer features from a structured dataset - Train machine learning models such as logistic regression and random forest - Evaluate model performance and visualize results - Complete three portfolio-ready capstone projects - Document your approach and findings - Build a portfolio to show potential employers ## Pricing **Tuition:** $0