{"671102":{"#nid":"671102","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Hosts Workshop to Propel Scientific Artificial Intelligence Research","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Southeast\u2019s leading scientific artificial intelligence (AI) researchers met in Atlanta for a two-day workshop to address challenges facing the field, including trust and reliability of the technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) held its annual Core Universities AI Workshop at Georgia Tech Oct. 31 \u2013 Nov. 1. The workshop hosted AI experts from eight research universities, plus ORNL and the Department of Energy, to present new research and trends relevant to the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) and Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) jointly sponsored\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/ornlaiws2023\/\u0022\u003Ethis year\u2019s workshop\u003C\/a\u003E. The workshop host rotates every year among ORNL core universities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cParticipants gained insights into state-of-the-art AI models and methods that prioritize safety, trustworthiness, and energy efficiency,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERamki Kannan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Ph.D. CS 2016), a research scientist at ORNL who helped organize the workshop.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey also learned how to apply these models and algorithms to scientific applications, including the utilization of recent FAIR datasets and relevant policies.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[RELATED:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/biomedical-analytics-research-earns-team-gordon-bell-prize-nomination\u0022\u003EBiomedical Analytics Research Earns Team Gordon Bell Prize Nomination\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe workshop dealt with topics related to the large-scale application of AI. It included 12 research presentations, three keynote speeches, and two panel discussions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe workshop began a day after release of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2023\/10\/30\/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence\/\u0022\u003EPresident Joe Biden\u2019s executive order calling for safe development and use of AI\u003C\/a\u003E. Attendees seized the moment to discuss AI safety, trustworthiness, and privacy throughout the workshop. Three talks and one of the panels focused on these topics, and speakers referenced the subjects throughout their presentations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther talks focused on the application of AI as a tool to overcome today\u2019s most pressing scientific challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo researchers discussed using AI to overcome climate change. Chris Reberg-Horton of North Carolina State University talked about optimizing AI for plant science. David Sholl of ORNL discussed how AI can solve decarbonization challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe fields of AI and various science and engineering disciplines have been experiencing rapid growth independently. However, the true potential lies in the synergy between these fields, which can translate into significant societal impact,\u201d said Kannan, a Georgia Tech alumnus who studied under School of CSE Regents\u2019 Professor and Chair\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHaesun Park\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe future workforce across disciplines will require scientists and engineers proficient in the using AI tools to enhance productivity and achieve substantial impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENetworking served a vital function at the workshop and collaboration was a common discussion point during and in between presentations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPresident Biden\u0027s executive order emphasizes united AI research efforts, bringing together the private sector, academia, national labs, and the government. Several speakers at the workshop echoed this collaborative approach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EORNL\u2019s annual AI workshop is one way that national laboratories and research universities are answering that call.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EORNL maintains formal partnerships with academic institutions, which the lab refers to as its core universities. These partnerships help universities understand and address the educational needs of national laboratories and the government in training the next generation of scientists.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EORNL\u2019s core universities include Duke University, Florida State University, Georgia Tech, North Carolina State University, University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cRecent times have witnessed the profound impact of interdisciplinary research, which is often nurtured through collaborations,\u201d said Kannan, who leads ORNL\u2019s Discrete Algorithms Group.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cScientists, researchers, and academicians participating in this workshop will leverage the connections made here to shape their research and publication agendas for the coming years.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Southeast\u2019s leading scientific artificial intelligence (AI) researchers met in Atlanta for a two-day workshop to address challenges facing the field."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Southeast\u2019s leading scientific artificial intelligence (AI) researchers met in Atlanta for a two-day workshop to address challenges facing the field, including trust and reliability of the technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) held its annual Core Universities AI Workshop at Georgia Tech Oct. 31 \u2013 Nov. 1. 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