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Duke Applied Machine Learning

An open-membership student org dedicated to enhancing ML education at Duke.

70+Members
20+Projects
7Years

What we do

An inclusive pre-professional ML community

We are a student-led organization that empowers education, research, and applied work in machine learning. From training and hands-on projects to community events, we help student engineers gain real ML experience, project leadership, and collaboration with partners across Duke and beyond.

A DAML engineering team presenting at the 2026 showcase

A large thank you to the teams that have presented at our 2026 showcase!

Education

The AI Fundamentals Training Program

DAML's AI Training Program (AITP) is the structured entry point for members to become engineers within the organization. The program takes members from ML fundamentals through modern deep learning systems, with a focus on real deliverables and project readiness.

  • 8-week AI Training Program — from regression and clustering through transformers and LLMs
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Client Projects

Pairing Duke's talent with real experience

We match dedicated engineering teams with partner organizations to deliver ML prototypes throughout the semester, with dedicated PMs and leads.

ML Consulting

Our teams scope ML projects and define clear, measurable outcomes & action plans.

Eng. Teams

We pair dedicated engineering teams with partner organizations, bringing Duke's CS talent to tackle real-world ML problems.

Deliverables

Partners receive project plans, EDA reports, and working model prototypes at defined milestones.

Internal

Internal Projects

Our students lead personal projects that explore new ideas and research-inspired experiments.

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Social

Community & Events

Events, alumni connections, and recruiting touchpoints that extend the DAML network.

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Build alongside Duke's ML talent

Work with DAML members on rigorous ML projects, ranging from explorations to real-world applications. Whether you're a student or a prospective partner, join a team focused on building and prototyping.