2025 DEVCOM ARL Summer Student Experience: Brain Inspired Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
Recruitment began on November 13, 2024, and the job listing expires on May 13, 2025.
Internship Focus: Exploring General Business & Beyond
The human brain has always been a source of inspiration for building computer systems, especially in how we create artificial intelligence (AI). This project focuses on understanding how the brain processes information—essentially how it thinks—and using that knowledge to enhance AI algorithms. We will examine how the brain’s neural pathways—networks of neurons (brain cells) that communicate and process information—operate. By studying these pathways, we aim to create mathematical models that simulate brain functions. One specific tool used is called a graph neural network, which helps model complex relationships similar to neuronal interactions.
Our goal is to develop smarter AI capable of navigating its environment or tasks more effectively, akin to human cognitive skills. We will investigate the patterns and connections between neurons in the brain to inform AI systems that can perform cognitive tasks like reasoning and decision-making more efficiently. This project offers a fantastic opportunity to explore neuroscience and its application to advancing AI systems. Overall, we aim to bridge the gap between human thinking and machine learning.
Advisor Name: Ioannis Schizas
About Humans in Complex Systems (HCxS)
Multi-disciplinary, non-medical approaches to understanding and modifying the potential of humans within complex social, technological, and socio-technical systems.
About the ARL-RAP Summer Student Experience (SSE)
The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Research Associateship Program (RAP) Summer Student Experience (SSE) offers paid research opportunities for undergraduate to PhD students and recent graduates during summer break. Participants work alongside ARL scientists and engineers on high-priority research efforts supporting the Army’s future operational needs, across 11 research competencies. While specific topics are identified, general research opportunities are also available under each competency.
About DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Research Associateship Program (RAP)
The ARL-RAP aims to involve highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technological research relevant to the Army. Researchers contribute to developing technologies in fields such as applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, nanotechnology, material science, propulsion, communication, and information sciences.
About Army Research Directorate (ARD)
ARL’s Army Research Directorate (ARD) focuses on concept development, discovery, and transitioning disruptive science and technology to deliver advantageous capabilities to the Army. It manages flagship research programs aimed at achieving defined outcomes.
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