The first key date is **September 19**. Before this date, you should:

- **Check in** with me briefly.
- **Sign up** to present a paper.
- **Choose** a project topic and form groups. This is not a firm commitment, but
  you should have an initial direction.

## Project Deadlines
- Milestone 1: **October 17**
- Milestone 2: **November 14**
- Final writeup and presentation: **December 14**
