Foundation Models for Scientific Discovery and Innovation: Opportunities Across the Department of Energy and the Scientific Enterprise (2025)
Chapter: Appendix A: Statement of Task
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"Appendix A: Statement of Task." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Foundation Models for Scientific Discovery and Innovation: Opportunities Across the Department of Energy and the Scientific Enterprise. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29212.
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Statement of Task
A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus study will assess the state of the art in foundation models and their use across science research domains relevant to the Department of Energy mission. The study will address the following questions:
- What are some exemplar use cases where foundation models could impact scientific discovery and innovation?
- How can foundation models be used in conjunction with traditional modeling, computational, and data science approaches?
- How can challenges such as verification, validation, uncertainty quantification, and reproducibility best be addressed to advance trustworthy foundation models?
- What are priority research areas for investments to advance the development and use of foundation models in scientific applications? What are the trade-offs in investing in foundation models versus other mathematical and computational approaches?
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Statement of Task." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Foundation Models for Scientific Discovery and Innovation: Opportunities Across the Department of Energy and the Scientific Enterprise. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29212.
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