A Conversation with Dr. Rose Yu on AI accelerating scientific breakthrough.
EXPLORING THE FRONTIERS OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY WITH AI
Who: Dr. Rose Yu
What: Fireside Chat
Where: Online
When: Tuesday, November 18th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
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Event Description
🎓 Presented as part of the SGxGEW Global Innovation Marathon during Global Entrepreneurship Week and Miami AI Month 🌎
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Rose Yu, Associate Professor at UC San Diego and Amazon Scholar, for an illuminating session on how AI is transforming scientific discovery. As one of the leading minds in machine learning for large-scale spatiotemporal data, Dr. Yu’s work sits at the cutting edge of AI research — where algorithms meet the mysteries of the physical world.
With accolades including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), DARPA Young Faculty Award, and recognition as one of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 in AI, Dr. Yu has built a reputation as a trailblazer in leveraging AI to accelerate breakthroughs in climate science, energy, mobility, and beyond.
In this fireside conversation, we’ll explore how AI for scientific discovery is redefining what’s possible across industries — from enabling new insights in complex systems to advancing sustainability and innovation.
Expected Outcomes for Attendees:
By the end of this session, you will:
Understand how AI is unlocking new frontiers in scientific research and discovery 🧠
Explore the role of large-scale spatiotemporal data in solving real-world problems 🌍
Gain insights into Dr. Yu’s groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary approach to machine learning 🔬
Connect with fellow innovators, researchers, and founders shaping the next era of AI-driven discovery 🤝
About Dr. Rose Yu
Dr. Rose Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego and an Amazon Scholar. She is a primary faculty member with the AI Group at UCSD. Her research focuses on machine learning for large-scale spatiotemporal data, with applications across scientific domains. Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the PECASE, DARPA Young Faculty Award, ECASE Award, NSF CAREER Award, Hellman Fellowship, and faculty awards from Sony, JP Morgan, Meta, Google, Amazon, and Adobe. She was also named one of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 for her pioneering work in AI.
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