After a short introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), its role in our daily lives and scientific research currently done on the topic, pupils discover that this technology can be used to create works of art. They first learn how to design an unplugged AI, from collecting and preparing the data to training and finally evaluating the AI. They then use computer programming to produce drawings. The participants have some time to explore by themselves the possibilities offered by these new tools and will then be able to continue practicing at home.

Through presentations and hands-on activities, this workshop highlights the importance of data and how it can be used to train intelligent machines, and let the participants form their own opinion on AI. The workshop also invites them to reflect on questions such as: Can intelligent machines perform art? Does computer science involve or even require creativity?

The workshop covers among others the following topics and activities:

• State of art in artificial intelligence
• Design of an unplugged AI
• Art experiments with AI
• Introduction to coding in Java for processing
• General coding notions such as variables, functions, conditions, loops, etc.

This workshop is suited for classes from 6^th to 4^th grade (in the Luxembourgish school system), meaning students aged 14 to 16. Older students are welcome as well: the format of the workshop can be adapted for classes from 3^rd to 1^st grade. No prior knowledge of coding or computer science needed.

This workshop explores algorithms, coding and robotics in order to compare how humans and robots act or react. The hands-on activities allow pupils to answer questions such as: What makes robots different from humans? Do robots think differently than humans? How can we interact with robots?

This 3-hour workshop can be divided in three different lessons of one hour each. Entitled “55 minutes to understand”, each lesson is dedicated to a specific topic:

• 55 minutes to understand algorithms: Think like a robot
  Participants learn about different type of algorithms, how they can be used in our daily life to solve different kind of problems and what is the link with artificial intelligence.
• 55 minutes to understand coding: Talk like a robot
  Participants discover the history of computers and code, learn more about code development and do a series of plugged (only on campus) and unplugged exercises.
• 55 minutes to understand robotics: Act like a robot
  Participants explore how to make a robot walk through hands-on experiments, explore the idea of self-consciousness and expression of emotions in a robot and reflect on concrete applications for robots through the example of the Alpha Mini robot. (only on campus)

This workshop is designed for classes from the 7^th and 6^th grade (in the Luxembourgish school system), meaning students aged 12 to 14. Older students are welcome as well.
This workshop is especially suited for digital science classes.

How is a digital image created and processed by a computer? Through a brief introduction about computer vision, the class gets a better understanding of what a computer actually sees. The pupils then dive into the basics of computer vision to understand how a computer can recognise a number in an image by looking for some of its characteristics. This leads to the use of neural networks in the field of computer vision. The workshop provides a simple explanation of neural networks such as perceptrons, convolutional neural networks and Haar features.

Hands-on experiments are designed to help the participants visually understand the science behind computer vision, without any mathematical knowledge required. The pupils also experience a live neural network to fully embrace the concept and interactively participate in the process.

The workshop covers among others the following topics:

• State-of-the-art in computer vision
• Digital images (binary, greyscale and coloured image)
• Basics of neural networks and perceptrons

This 3-hour workshop is suited for classes from 6^th grade or above (in the Luxembourgish school system), meaning students aged 13 or more. An advanced version for older pupils (3^rd grade to 1^st grade) is also available for booking.

How can a computer answer questions or generate images based on descriptions? Thanks to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): a powerful new technology that allows computers to create content based on a text input. In this workshop, classes get to explore what is behind programmes like ChatGPT.

The participants discover how these programmes encode the meaning of words, connect them with each other and learn the nuances of human language. They then uncover the applications of Generative AI, from translating languages and classifying text to creating art.

The workshop also highlights that these “AI brains” need a lot of energy to function and they are not perfect. The pupils learn that programmes make mistakes and how difficult it can be to spot these errors. They get to understand the limitations of these tools and their impact on our planet. They then discuss the importance of using them responsibly and relying on their own creativity and critical thinking.

The workshop covers among others the following topics:

• The power of AI brains behind programs like ChatGPT
• How computers understand the meaning and context of words
• The ecological impact of generative AI
• The importance of using AI responsibly

This 3-hour workshop is suited for classes from 5_^th grade or above (in the Luxembourgish school system), meaning students aged 14 or more. No prior knowledge of coding or computer science needed.

The Scienteens Lab also offers workshops that can be booked individually. These workshops are free and intended for teenagers aged 12 to 16. They take place during school holidays. Check the schedule for upcoming holiday workshops on the Scienteens Lab’s booking platform and register online.