Keynote Speakers
Dr. Mario Krenn
Research Group Leader of the Artificial Scientists Lab, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
An innovator in developing “artificial scientists” for conceptual advancements in science
Dr. Pat Langley
Principal Research Scientist, Georgia Tech Research Institute
A pioneer in computational discovery and formalizing the scientific process
Nyalleng Moorosi
Senior Researcher, Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR)
A trailblazer in global collaboration for local models and local challenges
Dr. Lav R Varshney
Associate Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
A discoverer of various forms of computation to boost individual and collective intelligence
Overview
MIDAS organizes this event annually to enable the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve research breakthroughs that were previously unfathomable. In this symposium, we bring together world-class researchers to share their vision and work, share “AI Journeys” stories – how University of Michigan researchers have been incorporating AI in their research and the lessons they impart to the audience, and offer sessions for research brainstorming and skill building.
The symposium will feature four themes:
The intended audience are researchers and trainees regardless of the specific fields of their research and the focus of their intellectual pursuit, as well as the general public who are curious about AI and its impact on science and humanity.
Organizers
Elle O’Brien
Lecturer IV; Research Investigator, School of Information
Alex Gorodetsky
Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Jing Liu
Executive Director, MIDAS
Walter Dempsey
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Assistant Research Professor at the Institute of Social Research, Department of Biostatistics
Jeong Joon Park
Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering
Facilities & Accessibility
- 2nd Floor Ballroom, Michigan League, 911 N University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- Parking: Metered parking is available on several streets surrounding the Michigan League. There is also a public parking lot on Maynard Street, three blocks from the League.
- All programming will be on the 2nd floor, accessible via elevators on the north end of the building.
- For more information, please consult the Michigan League section of https://uunions.umich.edu/plan-your-trip/ for floors plans and driving directions.
This event is made possible with the generous support of Schmidt Sciences.
This symposium is free to all members of the U-M community (faculty/staff, students, affiliates, alums) with registration.
For members of the public, the $200 registration fee covers attendance for both days, including AI Tutorials and lunch. Fee payable by credit card.
Questions? Contact Us.
Message the MIDAS team: [email protected]