The AI/ML STIG is finalizing topics for the next AI/ML STIG lecture series for Fall 26 and Spring 27 and want your input.

Rough themes we're planning around:

1. Agentic AI basics and applications (LLM foundations, transformers, finetuning/RL, RAG, tool use/MCP, multi-agent systems, interpretability)
2. AI for scientific instrumentation (edge AI, radiation-tolerant ML, detector/optics design, algorithm-hardware co-design, neuromorphic computing)
3. AI opportunities and implications (funding landscape, ethics, pedagogy, policy)
4. AI for astronomical surveys (Roman, Rubin applications, operations, robust and interpretable AI)
5. Interactive sessions (town hall on AI tools, how to do research with AI)

Please help us with three things:

• Vote for the (sub-)topics you'd most like to hear about: [TOPIC POLL LINK]
• Suggest speakers in the same poll
• Let us know your availability for the Fall 26 and Spring 27 on this timing poll

Both polls take a few minutes. We'd ideally love your input so we can get started on scheduling!

On behalf of the AI/ML STIG Leadership Council,

Yuan-Sen Ting, Alex Gagliano, Ce Sui, Tri Nguyen, Artem Poliszczuk, Julie Rolla, Moritz Munchmeyer, Bhuvnesh Jain, Kelle Cruzlex Gagliano, Ce Sui, Tri Nguyen, Artem Poliszczuk, Julie Rolla, Moritz Munchmeyer, Bhuvnesh Jain, Kelle Cruz