Machine Learning for Material Chemistry

Nicholas Lubbers — nlubbers@lanl.gov

Maksim Kulichenko — mbkulichenko@gmail.com

Christopher Sutton — CS113@mailbox.sc.edu

Yulia Pimonova — ypimonova@lanl.gov

Robert Paton — Robert.Paton@colostate.edu

In recent years the field of machine learning has seen an incredible surge of interest. From image classifiers to board games, machine learning and big data and internet are making large impacts in nearly every field. Chemistry and Materials science is no different. Machine learning and informatics techniques have demonstrated strong success with property classification and materials design, facilitating extremely high throughput screening methods for understanding complex chemical processes and for formulating materials with desirable properties. Despite the rate of advancement in this field, groundbreaking potential of these approaches is yet to be realized. Moreover, there are few or no conferences dedicated to the application of these methods to chemical and material problems. In order to stimulate further improvements in the field, we propose a workshop including researchers involved in development of new algorithms and applications of such methodologies to problems in chemistry and materials.

We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.

Sessions typically run mornings and late afternoons, leaving mid-day free for informal collaboration.

Travel to Telluride can be expensive; please assess your own potential travel costs before registering.

Please book your travel plans! The Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the most reliable and convenient airport for Telluride.

Telluride Science can provide lodging starting as low as $215/night during off-peak weeks and as low as $250/night during peak-season at the Mountainside Inn. These affordable lodging options are limited and available first-come, first-serve. To encourage participants to secure affordable lodging, we offer a $100 discount on lodging provided through Telluride Science that is secured before the Early Bird deadline. Additionally, we work with many lodging providers in Telluride and Mountain Village to offer discounts between 10-15% off your total lodging balance. Additional information provided with registration.

If you have more questions about lodging, reach out to Sara at sara@telluridescience.org.

Registrations may be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee. If cancelled before the lodging cancellation deadline, lodging payments are refundable less a $100 cancellation fee. It is each participant's responsibility to confirm and understand their own lodging cancellation deadline. Travel insurance is highly recommended.