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 3-hour workshop is suited for pupils from 6^e to 4^e (13 to 16 years old). An adapted version for older classes (3^e to 1^e) is also available for booking.
No prior knowledge of coding or computer science needed.

This workshop fits into the following topics of the Digital Sciences curriculum:

• Eng Maschinn, méi Schlau wéi ech – ass dat méiglech?
  Artificial Intelligence, Face recognition, machine learning, bias, label, data
• De Roboter, e Partner am gudden an am schlechte Sënn?
  Cyborg, Artificial Intelligence, Sensor

The workshops in computer science take place in the Maison du Savoir (MSA) on Campus Belval.  Please wait in the lobby, we will pick you up from there.

If you arrive by car or coach, take the A4 and keep it until the end, then follow the signs towards “Belval”. On the campus, there are no signs to indicate the way to Maison du Savoir. Please use the map below to find your way.

If you arrive by train, the stop is “Belval Université”. Our building is 10 minutes away from the train station by foot. There are also several buses that you can take to arrive on the campus.

Ever wondered how a computer can answer any of your questions or generate images based on your descriptions? That’s the magic of Generative AI – a powerful new technology that allows computers to create things based on a text input. But how does it work? In this workshop, we’ll go behind the scenes of programs like ChatGPT and discover how AI learns to understand language.

We’ll journey into the brain of these AI programs. You will understand how they encode the meaning of words, the way they connect words with each other, and how they learn the nuances of human language. You will also learn that these AI “brains” need a lot of energy to learn and to think, without being perfect! We’ll see how sometimes they make mistakes, and how difficult it can be to spot such an error. We’ll explore the applications of Generative AI, from translating languages and classifying text to creating art.

However, we’ll also talk about the importance of using these tools responsibly and understanding their limitations and their impact on our planet. We’ll learn that our own creativity and critical thinking are still very important. So, are you ready to understand the power of Generative AI and learn how to create your own stories, art, and even music? Join us on this exciting adventure!

Upon completion of this course, pupils will have

• Explored the power of AI brains behind programs like ChatGPT.
• Learned how computers understand the meaning and context of words in human language.
• Learned about the ecological impact of generative AI.
• Understood the importance of using AI responsibly.

This 3-hour workshop is suited for pupils from 5e upwards.

It fits into the following topics of the Digital Sciences curriculum:

• Eng Maschinn, méi Schlau wéi ech – ass dat méiglech?
  Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, bias, label, data, algorithm
• Do you speak Informatik? Meng Sprooch, hier Sprooch!
  encode/decode, data

No prior knowledge of coding or computer science needed.

The workshops in computer science take place in the Maison du Savoir (MSA) on Campus Belval.  Please wait in the lobby, we will pick you up from there.

If you arrive by car or coach, take the A4 and keep it until the end, then follow the signs towards “Belval”. On the campus, there are no signs to indicate the way to Maison du Savoir. Please use the map below to find your way.

If you arrive by train, the stop is “Belval Université”. Our building is 10 minutes away from the train station by foot. There are also several buses that you can take to arrive on the campus.

After a brief introduction to the state of art of computer vision, the class will get a clear picture of what a computer actually sees. How is a digital image created and processed by a computer? You will then dive into the basics of computer vision to understand how a computer could recognize a number in an image by looking for some of its characteristics (or features). This will lead to the use of neural networks in the field of computer vision. A simple yet accurate explanation of neural networks such as perceptrons, convolutional neural networks and Haar features will be provided.

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

The workshop will provide the following informations to the class

• Introduced to the state of art of computer vision
• Knowledge on digital images (binary, greyscale and colored image)
• Understanding of the basics of neural networks and perceptrons
• Basic knowledge of computer vision

This 3 hour workshop is suited for pupils from 6^e or above (13 years or more). A more advanced version is also available for students from 3^e to 1^e.

The workshop fits into the following topics of the Digital Sciences curriculum:

• Do you speak Informatik? Meng Sprooch, hier Sprooch!
  binary, RGB, pixel, bit, byte, image, decode, screen, encode/decode
• Eng Maschinn, méi Schlau wéi ech – ass dat méiglech?
  Artificial Intelligence, filter, category, neural network

The workshops in computer science take place in the Maison du Savoir (MSA) on Campus Belval.  Please wait in the lobby, we will pick you up from there.

If you arrive by car or coach, take the A4 and keep it until the end, then follow the signs towards “Belval”. On the campus, there are no signs to indicate the way to Maison du Savoir. Please use the map below to find your way.

If you arrive by train, the stop is “Belval Université”. Our building is 10 minutes away from the train station by foot. There are also several buses that you can take to arrive on the campus.

After a brief introduction to the state of art of computer vision, the class will get a clear picture of what a computer actually sees. How is a digital image created and processed by a computer? You will then dive into the basics of computer vision to understand how a computer could recognize a number in an image by looking for some of its characteristics (or features). This will lead to the use of neural networks in the field of computer vision. A simple yet accurate explanation of neural networks such as perceptrons, convolutional neural networks and Haar features will be provided.

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

The workshop will provide the following informations to the class

• Introduced to the state of art of computer vision
• Understanding of the basics of neural networks and perceptrons
• Understanding the Viola & Jones paper and the introduced Haar characteristics
• Programming a face detection tool with Python and the Haar features from the paper

This 3 hour workshop is suited for students from 3^e to 1^e. This workshop also has a beginner version which is suited for pupils from 7^e to 5^e.

The workshops in computer science take place in the Maison du Savoir (MSA) on Campus Belval.  Please wait in the lobby, we will pick you up from there.

If you arrive by car or coach, take the A4 and keep it until the end, then follow the signs towards “Belval”. On the campus, there are no signs to indicate the way to Maison du Savoir. Please use the map below to find your way.

If you arrive by train, the stop is “Belval Université”. Our building is 10 minutes away from the train station by foot. There are also several buses that you can take to arrive on the campus.