<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Natural language processing (NLP) is a rapidly growing field with applications in many of the technologies we use every day, from virtual assistants and smart speakers to autocorrect. UCSC has created a unique Master’s program in NLP to provide students with the skills and in-depth knowledge of NLP algorithms, technologies, and applications that are in high demand in both industry and academia. Our program goes beyond the classroom by supplying students with industry-relevant projects for the kind of real-world experience that is essential for a successful career in NLP. Please visit <a href="https://grad.soe.ucsc.edu/nlp/" style="text-decoration-line:none">https://grad.soe.ucsc.edu/nlp/</a> for details. Program Highlights:- 1-year program, including a 3-quarter capstone project- Core courses covering all aspects of NLP- Instruction and capstone project collaborations with experts from industry giants like IBM, Microsoft, Amazon and Bloomberg- State of the art facilities in the heart of Silicon Valley We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants to this program. Some partial fellowships may be available. Applications are now open. See <a href="https://grad.soe.ucsc.edu/nlp/" style="text-decoration-line:none">https://grad.soe.ucsc.edu/nlp/</a> for instructions. Application deadline is February 3, 2021 for Fall 2021 admission. Questions can be directed to <a href="mailto:nlp@ucsc.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none">nlp@ucsc.edu</a>. Follow us on:Facebook: ** @UCSCNLPMS (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/UCSCNLPMS/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://www.facebook.com/UCSCNLPMS/</a>) Twitter: ** @UCSC_NLP_MS (<a href="https://twitter.com/UCSC_NLP_MS" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://twitter.com/UCSC_NLP_MS</a>)LinkedIn: ** UC Santa Cruz Natural Language Processing Master's Program (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucsc-nlp-ms/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucsc-nlp-ms/</a>) </div></div>