Workshop for AI-Powered Materials Discovery at Great Plains

Jun 22, 2025, 6:00 PM → Jun 25, 2025, 9:35 PM US/Central

University of South Dakota

Sunday, June 22

6:00 PM → 8:00 PM Welcome Reception and Networking Dinner

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

Monday, June 23

7:00 AM → 8:00 AM Registration

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

8:00 AM → 8:30 AM Open Ceremony Speech – The president of USD

Open ceremony Speech – The president of USD
Logistics and announcements

8:30 AM → 9:40 AM Plenary Session 1: AI-Powered Materials Discovery

Opening session with keynote presentations on the future and integration of AI in materials science.

9:40 AM → 10:00 AM Coffee Break

10:00 AM → 11:10 AM Plenary Session 2: Data-Driven Approaches in Materials Science

Session focused on big data and predictive modeling in materials science.

11:10 AM → 12:10 PM Plenary Session 3: AI in Educational Outreach and Training

Discussions on educating the next generation of AI experts in materials science

12:10 PM → 1:30 PM Lunch Break

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

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

Presentations and discussions on the role of data in materials science.

1:30 PM → 3:30 PM Session B: AI-Platform and Database

Focus on AI platforms and databases in materials science.

1:30 PM → 3:30 PM Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach

Discussions on education and outreach initiatives for AI in materials science.

1:30 PM → 3:30 PM Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools

Addressing challenges in AI-driven materials discovery.

3:30 PM → 4:00 PM Coffee Break

4:00 PM → 6:00 PM Mini School: AI Lectures for Educators and Students

Courses on how AI applied to education.

4:00 PM → 6:00 PM Session E: AI-Powered Materials Discovery for Healthcare: Parallel Sessions - Block 2 (Five Simultaneous Sessions)

Focus on AI applications in healthcare-related materials.

4:00 PM → 6:00 PM Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation

Discussions on AI in semiconductor materials.

4:00 PM → 6:00 PM Session G: AI Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics

Exploration of AI's role in advancing research in particle and nuclear physics.

4:00 PM → 6:00 PM Session H: AI Applications in Clean Energy and Robotic Development

Focus on AI in clean energy solutions and robotic innovations.

6:00 PM → 9:00 PM Poster and Exhibition Session and Pizza Dinner

Tuesday, June 24

8:30 AM → 10:10 AM Plenary Session 4: AI in Healthcare Materials Discovery

Keynotes on AI-powered innovations in healthcare materials.

10:10 AM → 10:30 AM Coffee Break

10:30 AM → 12:30 PM Plenary Session 5: Semiconductor Materials Innovation using AI

Discussion on AI in semiconductor manufacturing and materials innovation.

12:30 PM → 1:30 PM Lunch Break

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

1:30 PM → 3:30 PM Mini School: AI Lectures for Educations and Students

Courses on how AI applied to education.

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

Further discussions on data-centric approaches in materials science.

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

Continued focus on AI platforms and databases.

1:30 PM → 3:30 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.

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

Further discussions on AI in clean energy solutions and robotic innovations.

3:30 PM → 4:00 PM Coffee Break

4:00 PM → 6:00 PM Mini School: AI Lectures for Educators and Students

Courses on how AI applied to education.

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

Continued discussions on education and outreach initiatives.

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

Continued discussions on overcoming challenges in AI-powered materials discovery.

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

Further discussions on AI applications in healthcare materials.

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

Continued focus on AI in semiconductor materials.

6:00 PM → 8:00 PM Banquet

Wednesday, June 25

8:30 AM → 10:10 AM 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.

10:10 AM → 10:30 AM Coffee Break

10:30 AM → 12:10 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.

12:10 PM → 12:30 PM Closing Remarks and Future Directions

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

12:30 PM → 1:30 PM Lunch Break

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