How can a student from a Tier-3 university get into AI/ML research and publish papers? [R](reddit.com)

Hi everyone! I have just completed my 2nd year of BS Computer Science and my long-term goal is to pursue an MS/PhD in CS/AI/ML abroad (USA, Canada, Europe, or Australia). To strengthen my profile, I want to get involved in AI/ML research and hopefully publish a research paper during my undergraduate studies. I recently started learning Machine Learning and plan to build a strong foundation first. The challenge is that I'm from a Tier-3 university and unfortunately we don't have any research labs, active research groups, or professors working in AI/ML research. Because of this, I'm not sure how to take my first steps into research. I would appreciate advice from students, researchers, or professionals who have been in a similar situation: How did you get started in AI/ML research? How can an undergraduate student find research opportunities without a research lab at their university? Is it realistic to publish a paper independently or through remote collaboration? What skills should I focus on first (math, ML, programming, reading papers, etc.)? Are there any communities, programs, or platforms where students can connect with researchers? Any guidance, personal experiences, or roadmaps would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! submitted by /u/ComfortableBeing7017 [link] [Kommentare]