Friday, February 28, 2025
INTRODUCTION
Join us for the 1000 Scientist AI Jam Session, an exciting in-person event exploring the potential of advanced AI reasoning models in scientific research. Hosted by the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and the AI Lab at Princeton University, this event brings together scientists, researchers, and engineers from Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories to apply cutting-edge AI tools to complex scientific challenges. Participants will work in small teams to define and tackle research problems using state-of-the-art AI models, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the broader understanding of AI’s impact on accelerating scientific discovery.
The AI Jam Session will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM in the Lewis Library Tree House at Princeton University. Attendance is limited to DOE national laboratory participants and selected collaborators from Princeton University, and prior registration is required. In preparation, OpenAI will offer training webinars to introduce the AI tools and best practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with experts across disciplines, engage in AI-driven problem-solving, and help shape the future of AI in scientific research. Please review the application on our webpage. For more information about the model evaluation please see the call for proposal here.
Lunch is being generously sponsored by the AI Lab at Princeton University.
Note: Applying does not guarantee participation. If selected to participate, you will receive a confirmation email after applying. Please do not make travel arrangements until you are confirmed.
Apply for the Jam Session
(Applications close February 21, 2025.)
VENUE
LEWIS SCIENCE LIBRARY TREE HOUSE
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
1 WASHINGTON ROAD
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08544
AGENDA
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lewis Science Library Tree House
1 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08544
All times are eastern time.
09:00 AM Arrival / Form Groups
10:00 AM Welcome and Introduction: Rick Stevens & OpenAI
10:15 AM Model Evaluation: Instructions: Franck Cappello
10:30 AM Model Evaluation: Onsite Work
1:00 PM Lunch (Provided in The Tree House)
1:15 PM Working Lunch - Preliminary Analysis
2:00 PM Model Evaluation: Onsite Work
5:00 PM Model Evaluation: Analysis Write-up
6:00 PM Evaluation Jam Session Concludes
The agenda is subject to change prior to the event.
LOGISTICS
TRAIN: Those arriving by train are suggested to travel to Princeton Junction Station and transfer to the Dinky. The Dinky will transfer you to the middle of campus. Princeton Station is a 10 minute walk from the venue. Tiger Transit is also available from Princeton Junction Station and Princeton Station. Information can be found here.
AIRPORT: Princeton University is nearly equidistant to Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport and travel from either airport to Princeton takes approximately 1 hour.
PARKING: Visitors to Princeton University that are traveling by car are recommended to park in the Stadium Drive Garage. Registration is required for the garage and can passes are available here.
GARAGE TO VENUE: Visitors are encouraged to take the Tiger Transit #1 Blue Bus from the Stadium Drive Garage to the Goheen Walk on Washington Road. The Tree House is a short 3 minute walk from the bus stop. It is a 20 minute walk from the Stadium Drive Garage to Lewis Library.
SITE ACCESS: PPPL is hosting this event on the campus of Princeton University; therefore, there are no site access requirements.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Local Hotels
If you are a visitor to campus, you can click the hotel links below to make a reservation. Most area hotels offer discounted rates for visitors. Rates for visitors may vary from those negotiated for University business. The links below will direct you to a third-party site not affiliated with the University.
QUESTIONS
Logistics questions should be directed to Derrick Rose at drose@pppl.gov.
