<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-">Are you an <strong>undergraduate or master’s student</strong> passionate about <strong>AI, automated planning, or scheduling</strong>? Looking for a way to <strong>get involved in research</strong> and <strong>connect with world-class researchers</strong>?</p>
<p class="gmail-">Join us at the <strong>first-ever ICAPS LaunchPad Workshop</strong>, held as part of <strong>ICAPS 2025</strong> on <strong>November 9th</strong>!</p>
<p class="gmail-">🎯 <strong>Why apply?</strong><br>
The LaunchPad Workshop is designed to help Master’s and Undergraduate students where they can:</p>
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<p class="gmail-">🌱 Present your research ideas and receive constructive feedback</p>
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<p class="gmail-">🧭 Learn how to navigate a graduate research career in AI</p>
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<p class="gmail-">🤝 Meet and connect with experienced researchers and peers</p>
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<p class="gmail-">💡 Explore research areas, potential advisors, and graduate opportunities</p>
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<p class="gmail-">👥 Be matched with a mentor for personalized guidance throughout the conference (and beyond!)</p>
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<p class="gmail-">📝 <strong>Application Requirements</strong></p>
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<p class="gmail-"><strong>Personal Statement</strong> (max 2 pages):<br>
Tell us about your interest in planning/scheduling, your research goals, and what you hope to gain from the workshop.</p>
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<p class="gmail-"><strong>Research Statement</strong> (max 2 pages):<br>
Share a research problem or idea you're excited about—include background, motivation, citations, and any preliminary work.</p>
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<p class="gmail-"><strong>CV</strong>:<br>
Include your current university/program, year of study, relevant coursework or publications, and optional reference contacts.</p>
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<p class="gmail-">🔗 <strong>Submit your application by:</strong><br>
📅 <strong>Monday, June 23, 2025</strong><br>
📍 Upload here: <a rel="noopener" class="gmail-" href="https://forms.gle/w1aPhs7yWS63VNAW9">https://forms.gle/w1aPhs7yWS63VNAW9</a><br>
💬 Early decision may be available for students needing visa support—email us after submitting your application.</p>
<p class="gmail-">🧾 Use the <a rel="noopener" class="gmail-">AAAI-25 Author Kit</a> for formatting your statements.</p>
<p class="gmail-">💸 <strong>Student Support</strong><br>
We are working to provide financial support to help cover travel or registration. More details will follow after the notification period.</p>
<p class="gmail-">📬 <strong>Contact the LaunchPad Chairs:</strong></p>
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<p class="gmail-">Felipe Meneguzzi – felipe.meneguzzi [at] <a href="http://abdn.ac.uk">abdn.ac.uk</a></p>
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<p class="gmail-">Sarath Sreedharan – sarath.sreedharan [at] <a href="http://colostate.edu">colostate.edu</a></p>
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<p class="gmail-">🌟 Don’t miss this chance to get your start in the ICAPS research community! Whether you're already working on a project or just exploring ideas, <strong>LaunchPad is for you</strong>.<br><br><span style="color:rgb(29,28,29);font-family:Slack-Lato,Slack-Fractions,appleLogo,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-variant-ligatures:common-ligatures">For details: </span><a target="_blank" class="gmail-c-link gmail-c-link--focus-visible" href="https://icaps25.icaps-conference.org/calls/lp_call/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-line:none;font-family:Slack-Lato,Slack-Fractions,appleLogo,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-variant-ligatures:common-ligatures">https://icaps25.icaps-conference.org/calls/lp_call/</a></p></div>