Division of Research

Brown's National Labs Day 2026

Brown’s second annual convening of elite scientists and engineers from across the federal lab system, dedicated to accelerating groundbreaking research partnerships.

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Brown's National Labs Day

Thursday, May 14, 2026 
South Street Landing, 350 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02912

Join the Division of Research for our second annual convening of elite scientists and engineers from across the federal lab system. This year’s program focuses on the transformative power of AI & AI-Enabled Research, bringing together the brightest minds in physical sciences and engineering to explore the next frontier of innovation. Experts from Brookhaven, Fermilab, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia National Laboratories will join us to spark new collaborations, with a primary focus on the DOE’s Genesis Mission and its role in the future of energy innovation. By showcasing initiatives like these, Brown's National Labs Day provides a unique platform to bridge the gap between campus discovery and national impact, helping researchers scale their work and forge vital connections for the future.

Brown's National Labs Day 2026: AI & AI-Enabled Research

Desired Outcomes

  1. Learn about AI research, and in particular the Genesis Mission at DOE
  2. Highlight current partnerships and enable new collaborations between Brown and the DOE National Labs
  3. Explore workforce development needs at the national labs
  4. Enable Brown faculty and students to meet and network with scientists from the national labs

Panel Discussions

DOE National Labs scientists will talk about the DOE’s Genesis Mission, explore workforce development initiatives, and discuss the intersection of AI with science, energy, and security.

Student Poster Presentations

We will provide an opportunity for students to showcase their research in artificial intelligence. Please indicate if you are interested in presenting a poster during registration.

TimeAgenda
8:00Arrival/Continental Breakfast
8:30

Welcome  (South Street Landing, 4th Floor) 

Greg Hirth, Vice President for Research, Brown University
Tejal Desai, Dean of Engineering, Brown University

9:00Research Talks  (All talks at South Street Landing, 4th Floor)
9:00 - 9:45KEYNOTE SPEAKER  -  James Ang, Chief Data Scientist for Computing at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory presents “Democratization of Co-Design: the Role of Advanced Computing Prototypes in the Lab to Fab Transition”
9:45 - 11:15

Session 1: AI and Science

Talks followed by panel discussion, moderated by faculty lead

William Schill, Research Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sharlotte Kramer, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
Barry Chen, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

11:30 - 1:00

Session 2: AI and Energy

Talks followed by panel discussion, moderated by faculty lead

Aaron Stein, Chief of Staff, Brookhaven National Lab
Sara Mason, Senior Scientist/Group Leader, Theory and Computation, Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory
 

2:00 - 3:30

Session 3: AI and Security

Talks followed by panel discussion, moderated by faculty lead

TBD

4:00 - 4:30 

Session 4: Workforce Development 

Jeff Pietryga, Program Lead, University Collaborations Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Elspeth McSweeney, Chief Strategy Officer - Energy and Photon Sciences, Brookhaven National Lab

4:30 - 6:00Poster Session Hazeltine Common, ERC

This spring, Brown University welcomes scientists, engineers, and technical experts who are at the forefront of research from Brookhaven, Fermilab, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia National Laboratories. Join us for presentations and discussions about AI and AI-enabled research with leading researchers from these national labs.

The event is open to faculty, staff, and students, space is limited, with **registration required** and will be held in South Street Landing, 350 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02912. Registration closes May 7, 2026.

Detailed agenda and calendar invitation will be sent to confirmed registrants when they are finalized. For more information, please contact orsd@brown.edu.

Register now

 

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As we build a world-class platform for discovery and energy innovation, we invite industry and lab partners to connect with our faculty. Please register your research interests below; we will use this information to match you with relevant experts and explore collaborative opportunities.

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Learn More about Brown's National Labs Day

Brown's National Labs Day features panels, moderated discussions, and poster sessions on national research priorities, including quantum materials, energy research, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence.