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Object Detection for Beginners

Date & Time: April 9, 2026, 3:30 pm–6:00 pm

Location: W-201 MSC


Learn how computers can automatically detect insects in images. Participants will use provided Python code in a Jupyter Notebook to explore how existing object detection algorithms identify objects within photos. Attendees are welcome to experiment with their own images while learning the basics of this powerful AI technique used in ecological monitoring and automated species detection.