The possibilities of AI in the field of chemistry are considered
An international winter school on "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities and Prospects" was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University under the auspices of the Department of Physical Chemistry, Catalysis and Petrochemistry.
The hybrid event was held at the Tau Hub coworking center in the Ayusai Gorge and brought together about 50 participants from universities in Kazakhstan, South Korea, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The main goal of the winter school is to develop the interdisciplinary research competencies of the participants, to form a new generation of researchers through the introduction of data Science and artificial intelligence tools in chemistry, as well as to strengthen scientific and educational cooperation between universities. The school was attended by specialists from KazNU, Korkyt Kyzylorda University, Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University and its international partner, SeoulTech University (Republic of Korea).
The winter school program covered several areas: Data Science, artificial intelligence tools, big data and supercomputing, innovations in education, and pilot research projects.
Moderator Askhat Yeltaev presented the goals and themes of the winter school within the framework of the LUPIC project, and also opened the first session on the topic "Data-Driven Science in Chemistry and Ecology". In the first session, professors and speakers of Kyzylorda University talked about robotics, AI research, the use of Data Science in chemical technologies and AI tools for scientists. In the second session, KazNU professors and undergraduates presented reports on large language models, supercomputer solutions for astrophysical problems, and the practical application of AI in chemistry teaching. The third session included a panel discussion and was devoted to the topic "Artificial Intelligence is a catalyst for the future of chemistry, education and interdisciplinary research". Speakers of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University shared their experience of integrating AI and feedback culture into chemistry teaching.
During the event, participants discussed modern AI technologies in education, international experience, digital transformation and ways to improve the educational process. The participants noted that the winter school meets the strategic objectives of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the development of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, contributing to the development of digital competencies, the introduction of innovative approaches and the expansion of academic cooperation.
Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
