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

Welcome Reception and Networking Dinner

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

Monday, June 23

Registration

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

Open Ceremony Speech – The president of USD

Open ceremony Speech – The president of USD
Logistics and announcements

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 Coffee Break

Plenary Session 2: Data-Driven Approaches in Materials Science

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

Plenary Session 3: AI in Educational Outreach and Training

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

Lunch Break

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

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

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

Session B: AI-Platform and Database

Focus on AI platforms and databases in materials science.

Session C: AI-Oriented Education and Outreach

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

Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools

Addressing challenges in AI-driven materials discovery.

3:30 PM Coffee Break

Mini School: AI Lectures for Educators and Students

Courses on how AI applied to education.

Session E: AI-Powered Materials Discovery for Healthcare: Parallel Sessions - Block 2 (Five Simultaneous Sessions)

Focus on AI applications in healthcare-related materials.

Session F: AI-Powered Semiconductor Materials Innovation

Discussions on AI in semiconductor materials.

Session G: AI Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics

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

Session H: AI Applications in Clean Energy and Robotic Development

Focus on AI in clean energy solutions and robotic innovations.

6:00 PM Poster and Exhibition Session and Pizza Dinner

Tuesday, June 24

Plenary Session 4: AI in Healthcare Materials Discovery

Keynotes on AI-powered innovations in healthcare materials.

10:10 AM Coffee Break

Plenary Session 5: Semiconductor Materials Innovation using AI

Discussion on AI in semiconductor manufacturing and materials innovation.

Lunch Break

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

Mini School: AI Lectures for Educations and Students

Courses on how AI applied to education.

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

Further discussions on data-centric approaches in materials science.

Session B: AI-Platform and Database (Continued)

Continued focus on AI platforms and databases.

Session G: AI Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics (Continued)

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

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 Coffee Break

Mini School: AI Lectures for Educators and Students

Courses on how AI applied to education.

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

Continued discussions on education and outreach initiatives.

Session D: Challenges in Materials Discovery using AI Tools (Continued)

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

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

Further discussions on AI applications in healthcare materials.

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

Continued focus on AI in semiconductor materials.

Banquet

Wednesday, June 25

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 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.

Closing Remarks and Future Directions

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

Lunch Break

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