Workshop for AI-Powered Materials Discovery at Great Plains

Jun 23, 2025, 7:30 AM → Jun 25, 2025, 8:00 PM US/Central

University of South Dakota

Monday, June 23

7:30 AM → 8:30 AM Registration

Attendees register before the start of the workshop. A great opportunity for initial networking.

8:30 AM → 9:00 AM Open Ceremony Speech

9:00 AM → 11:00 AM Plenary Session 1: AI-Powered Materials Discovery

Opening session with keynote presentations on the future and integration of AI in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

11:00 AM → 1:00 PM Plenary Session 2: Data-Driven Approaches in Materials Science

Session focused on big data and predictive modeling in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:00 PM → 2:00 PM Lunch Break

Session focused on big data and predictive modeling in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

2:00 PM → 4:20 PM Parallel Sessions - Block 1 (Four Simultaneous Sessions) : Session A: Data-Centric Materials Science

Presentations and discussions on the role of data in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

2:00 PM → 4:20 PM Session B: AI-Platform and Database

Focus on AI platforms and databases in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

2:00 PM → 4:20 PM Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach

Discussions on education and outreach initiatives for AI in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

2:00 PM → 4:20 PM Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools

Addressing challenges in AI-driven materials discovery. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:30 PM → 6:50 PM Parallel Sessions - Block 2 (Four Simultaneous Sessions) : Session E: AI-Powered Materials Discovery for Healthcare

Focus on AI applications in healthcare-related materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:30 PM → 6:50 PM Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation

Discussions on AI in semiconductor materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:30 PM → 6:50 PM Session G: AI Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics

Exploration of AI's role in advancing research in particle and nuclear physics. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:30 PM → 6:50 PM Session H: AI Applications in Clean Energy and Robotic Development

Focus on AI in clean energy solutions and robotic innovations. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

7:00 PM → 9:00 PM Welcome Reception and Networking Dinner

Informal dinner for all attendees, providing a relaxed environment for networking.

Tuesday, June 24

8:30 AM → 10:30 AM Plenary Session 3: AI in Healthcare Materials Discovery

Keynotes on AI-powered innovations in healthcare materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

10:30 AM → 12:30 PM Plenary Session 4: Semiconductor Materials Innovation using AI

Discussion on AI in semiconductor manufacturing and materials innovation. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

12:30 PM → 1:30 PM Lunch Break

Lunch break for all participants. Time for informal discussions and networking.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Parallel Sessions - Block 3 (Four Simultaneous Sessions) : Session A: Data-Centric Materials Science (Continued)

Further discussions on data-centric approaches in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Session B: AI-Platform and Database (Continued)

Continued focus on AI platforms and databases. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Session G: AI Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics (Continued)

Continued exploration of AI's role in advancing research in particle and nuclear physics. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Session H: AI Applications in Clean Energy and Robotic Development (Continued)

Further discussions on AI in clean energy solutions and robotic innovations. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:00 PM → 6:20 PM Parallel Sessions - Block 4 (Four Simultaneous Sessions) Session E: AI-Powered Materials Discovery for Healthcare (Continued)

Further discussions on AI applications in healthcare materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:00 PM → 6:20 PM Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach (Continued)

Continued discussions on education and outreach initiatives. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:00 PM → 6:20 PM Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools (Continued)

Continued discussions on overcoming challenges in AI-powered materials discovery. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:00 PM → 6:20 PM Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation (Continued)

Continued focus on AI in semiconductor materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

6:30 PM → 8:00 PM Poster Session

Interactive session with posters presented by participants. Opportunity for detailed discussions on research topics.

Wednesday, June 25

8:30 AM → 10:30 AM Plenary Session 5: AI in Educational Outreach and Training

Discussions on educating the next generation of AI experts in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

10:30 AM → 12:30 PM Plenary Session 6: Challenges and Future Directions in AI for Materials Science

Final plenary session addressing challenges and future opportunities in AI for materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

12:30 PM → 1:30 PM Lunch Break

Lunch break for all participants. Time for informal discussions and networking.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Parallel Sessions - Block 5 (Four Simultaneous Sessions) Session A: Data-Centric Materials Science (Continued)

Final discussions on data-centric approaches in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Session B: AI-Platform and Database (Continued)

Final focus on AI platforms and databases in materials science. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Session G: AI Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics (Continued)

Final exploration of AI's role in advancing research in particle and nuclear physics. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

1:30 PM → 3:50 PM Session H: AI Applications in Clean Energy and Robotic Development (Continued)

Final discussions on AI in clean energy solutions and robotic innovations. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

4:00 PM → 5:30 PM Panel Discussion: Critical Challenges and Collaboration Methods

Expert panel discussion focusing on the critical challenges in AI-powered materials discovery and strategies for fostering effective collaboration across disciplines and institutions. Open floor for audience questions and interactive discussion.

5:30 PM → 6:20 PM Parallel Sessions - Block 6 (Four Simultaneous Sessions) Session E: AI-Powered Materials Discovery for Healthcare (Continued)

Final discussions on AI applications in healthcare materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

5:30 PM → 6:20 PM Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach (Continued)

Final discussions on education and outreach initiatives. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

5:30 PM → 6:20 PM Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools (Continued)

Final discussions on overcoming challenges in AI-powered materials discovery. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

5:30 PM → 6:20 PM Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation (Continued)

Final discussions on AI in semiconductor materials. Includes a 20-minute coffee break.

6:30 PM → 7:30 PM Closing Remarks and Future Directions

Summary of the workshop, closing speech, and discussion of future events and directions.