Deep learning is a new and exciting field of research. A student with good mathematical skills can easily assimilate most of the central ideas of this field and quickly contribute to the research. Recently, deep learning has proven to be a resource-intensive field, with large neural networks powered by cutting-edge GPUs or distributed implementations making great leaps forward in object recognition and speech recognition. Deep learning research presents an unparalleled opportunity for students with strong mathematical backgrounds and programming skills to make a big impact.