
Advancing Scientific Discovery with AI
Summer School | June 29 – July 3, 2025
https://ai4science.sciencesconf.org
A program to learn and collaborate at the intersection of AI and
scientific discovery.
About the Summer School
This summer school provides a platform for researchers and students from diverse
scientific backgrounds to delve into Artificial Intelligence and its
applications in scientific research. Over five days, participants will explore
current techniques, learn from experienced specialists, and collaborate with
peers on relevant scientific problems. Each day focuses on a specific
application domain and the related AI methodologies. This program aims at
exploring the potential of AI to accelerate research and improve our
understanding of complex scientific phenomena.
Program Overview
Sunday, June 29, 2025 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Welcome Reception: Participants can attend an evening of networking and
introductions. Snacks will be served while participants share their
motivations, backgrounds, and AI-related projects with fellow participants and
speakers.
Daily Structure
Each day will be structured to facilitate learning and interaction, combining a
variety of formats. Expect a blend of:
Lectures: Comprehensive presentations introducing key concepts and theoretical
frameworks.
Hands-on Practical Sessions: Application of the newly learned AI techniques
to concrete scientific problems, in dedicated labs.
Conferences: Seminars led by specialists in their respective fields.
Exchange and Discussion Sessions: Engaging discussions to reinforce
understanding and explore diverse perspectives, led by a scientific
personality.
Breaks and Free time: Time to recharge and connect with participants and
speakers.
Monday, June 30, 2025 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Theme: AI for Medical Applications
Focus: Medical Image Processing.
AI Foundations: Machine learning and deep learning basics, convolutional neural
networks.
Participants will explore how AI algorithms, specifically convolutional neural
networks, are used in medical diagnostics and analysis from image processing.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Theme: AI for Simulation Acceleration
Focus: Accelerating simulations in fields such as astronomy.
AI Foundations: Generative models.
Participants will learn about the potential of generative models in
accelerating scientific simulations, exploring their application in
high-performance computing.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Theme: AI for Inverse Problems
Focus: Sensor localization in magnetometry and related fields.
AI Foundations: Physics-inspired neural networks.
Participants will discover the application of physics-inspired neural networks
to solve inverse problems, using physical laws to constrain the neural
architectures.
A part of the afternoon will be dedicated to a social event at the Caen Town
Hall.
Thursday, July 3, 2025 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Theme: AI for Materials Science
Focus: Materials discovery and characterization.
AI Foundations: Uncertainty quantification, Bayesian models.
Participants will learn about the use of AI for materials discovery, combining
Bayesian methods with deep learning to provide uncertainty in material
predictions.
Friday, July 4, 2025 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Theme: AI for Particle Physics
Focus: Analysis of particle physics data and anomaly detection.
AI Foundations: Deep learning for physics data analysis, anomaly detection.
Participants will explore the application of deep learning techniques in
particle physics, focusing on data analysis and anomaly detection in large
datasets obtained from colliders and telescopes.
Application Process
Individuals interested in applying should submit the following:
A letter of motivation explaining your interest in the summer school and how
it relates to your research.
A detailed CV outlining your educational background, skills, and any
relevant research experience.
The selection process aims to ensure a diverse group of participants from
different scientific fields, with a range of expertise levels.
Please submit your application at https://ai4science.sciencesconf.org/
Further Information
The names of the scientific personalities leading each day and the full list of
speakers will be announced shortly. For further inquiries, please do not
hesitate to contact us at ai4science@sciencesconf.org.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to this
enriching summer school experience!
