Internship Project
Start-Ups and Entrepreneurship

Octomo – Data Science, Python Development

Institution
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin,
Research Service Centre - SZF
Subject Area
Python Development / Data Science / Machine Learning
Availability
Summer Term Internship
Individual Timeframe Internship
Online Internship
Project Supervisor(s)
Julian Clausen M.Sc, Bastian Külzer M.Sc
Academic Level
Advanced undergraduate students (from third year) 
Master's students 

Language
English
Further Information
Project Type
Start-Up
Project Content
Octomo builds a humanized online learning ecosystem for all professionals worldwide that is based on an algorithm that leverages social bonding theory. 
The most difficult problem in designing a successful online learning platform is how to motivate the learner to stay on track. By facilitating the development of deep connections among learners, Octomo increases the willingness of learners to support each other, to learn from each other and to complete their online program. The complexity of the approach is to understand and account for the numerous factors of how adults bond. 
We construct learning groups based on psychometric characteristics of individuals and lead the learners through a 6 - 8 week online program together with a batch of other learners. Learners meet twice per week in a live call to discuss and support each other. The main value proposition of our product is that we build deep connections among learners fast, so that deep discussion and emotional support can take place. 
Tasks for Interns
  • Develop bots on Discord to interact with and administer our study groups;
  • Analyze and test different user data sets and propose improvements to our core product;
  • Further develop our group composition algorithm so that social bonding among users and learning outcome increase
Academic Level
Advanced undergraduate students (from third year) 
Master's students 

Requirements
  • >1 year Experience in a general purpose programming language including but not limited to: Java, C/C++ or Python;
  • Clear Communication skills;
  • First experience with Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
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For more information on the Humboldt Internship Program or the project, please contact the program coordinator (internship.program@hu-berlin.de) or the project supervisor (julian@octomo.org).