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

Registration

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

Open Ceremony Speech

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.

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.

Lunch Break

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

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.

Session B: AI-Platform and Database

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

Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach

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

Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools

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

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.

Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation

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

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.

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.

Welcome Reception and Networking Dinner

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

Tuesday, June 24

Plenary Session 3: AI in Healthcare Materials Discovery

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

Plenary Session 4: Semiconductor Materials Innovation using AI

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

Lunch Break

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

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.

Session B: AI-Platform and Database (Continued)

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

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.

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.

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.

Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach (Continued)

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

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.

Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation (Continued)

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

Poster Session

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

Wednesday, June 25

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.

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.

Lunch Break

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

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.

Session B: AI-Platform and Database (Continued)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach (Continued)

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

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.

Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation (Continued)

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

Closing Remarks and Future Directions

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