AI and Science Webinars
Hosted by FirstPrinciples
Values
Curiosity
We foster a relentless curiosity that drives us to explore the unknown and push the boundaries of understanding.
Ambition
We dare to dream big and aim for ambitious goals, challenging ourselves to achieve more than we ever thought possible.
Risk Taking
We embrace risks, knowing that innovation often requires stepping into the unknown and being unafraid of failure.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, working together across disciplines and borders to achieve our shared vision.
Results-driven
We are committed to making a positive impact for all of humanity, driving our work towards tangible results that benefit people worldwide.
Previous Talks have included:
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Invisible cities: Imagining the next era of AI-enabled fundamental physics research presented by Mariel Pettee, Bernice Durand Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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PhysiX: A foundation model for physics simulations presented by Tung Nguyen, PhD candidate in Computer Science, UCLA
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Machine learning approach to duality in statistical physics presented by Nabil Iqbal, Professor of mathematical and theoretical physics, Durham University
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Validation, monitoring and discovery: statistical tests for anomalies in the era of latent spaces presented by Gaia Grosso, Postdoctoral Fellow, NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interaction
Talks are small by design, and focused on thoughtful, high-quality discussion. Whether you're a scientist, researcher, engineer, system builder, or someone who simply thinks deeply about science and AI, you are welcome to join us.
Upcoming Talks
Explore our upcoming events below to add them to your calendar. If you cannot attend, registering for the event will grant you on-demand access after the Talk has been completed.
Upcoming Talks
Explore our upcoming events below to add them to your calendar. If you cannot attend, registering for the event will grant you on-demand access after the Talk has been completed.
FirstPrinciples Talks
Conversations on science, AI, and discovery
FirstPrinciples Talks is an online webinar series discussing emerging ideas at the intersection of AI and fundamental science. Each session features a short presentation by a guest speaker, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Request an Invite
If you’d like to join a future session, please fill out the form.
We take time to review each submission and will follow up if there’s a good fit for an upcoming session.
Request an invite
If you’d like to join a future session, please fill out the form.
We take time to review each submission and will follow up if there’s a good fit for an upcoming session.