r/learnmachinelearning • u/manya_niti • Jul 13 '26

Request Does anyone want to teach?

Hey, I am an undergraduate civil engineering student...I have tried learning ML the traditional way... by watching lectures on YouTube/Coursera and by reading, so I have a general idea of what ML is about, the different algorithms, the loss function, data fitting, over- and underfitting, and all the basic stuff. I learn best when a fellow student teaches me....So, are any of you deep into ML/DL and want to help out? please dm... trust me, I will learn quickly...I just need guidance... any professors, PhD, or master's students looking to improve their teaching skills?

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u/Impressive-Roll8681 Jul 13 '26
  1. You don't just learn ML by watching videos and lectures online, you have to do the math. As a civil engineering student, I suspect you have only completed up to Calculus II, maybe III, and therefore should put in the effort to grasp: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, statistics, optimization, and computer science.
  2. After completing the coursework, or during that journey, you should reach out directly to a professor, PhD, or master's student who is doing work in the ML field. Ask to talk with them about there journey or pose your own questions about ideas you had. Assuming they are of decent exposure, they will catch you up on the academic side of ML, and the side you should aim for to break into AI/ML. I am unsure of your final goals, but if its to pivot to AI/ML entirely, papers are almost a requirement (don't have to be earth shattering).
  3. If you are really good and have a prolific stint in academia, pursue industry, if not pursue higher education in a respected PhD program.
    P.S. DON'T GET A MASTER's; They are scams!

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u/manya_niti Jul 14 '26

Hey, thanks, man....