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We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for <b>the AI and Fusion Energy Summer School</b>, taking place from
<b>June 1 to June 12, 2026, at William & Mary</b>. This is a free summer school for which food and accommodations are included.</div>
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This intensive two-week program is designed for <b>undergraduate students</b> with backgrounds in either
<b>physics, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, and data science</b>.</div>
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<b>Program Highlights:</b></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Equal balance of instruction and hands-on projects:</b></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Daily 80-minute morning classes</b> focusing on:</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Bayesian reasoning in data science</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Fusion energy fundamentals</b> for practical applications.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Afternoon sessions will engage students in
<b>active projects and experiential learning</b>.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Collaborative environment:</b> Students will work on cutting-edge applications of AI in fusion energy, gaining valuable skills for future research and careers.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><b>Please complete the registration form</b>:
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">A <b>draft agenda </b>will be posted soon, and further details can be found at the official website:
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<b>Important Dates:</b></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Review of Applications:</b> February 2026</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Acceptance response: Early March 2026</b></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Confirmation Deadline: March 25, 2026</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;" role="presentation" class="elementToProof"><b>Coordination with Selected Students:</b> April to mid-May 2026</div>
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We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to deepen their knowledge of AI, machine learning, and fusion energy.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to
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Best regards,</div>
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