Abstract

Artificial Intelligence researchers have long sought to understand and replicate processes of scientific discovery. This article discusses Discovery Informatics as an emerging area of research that builds on that tradition and applies principles of intelligent computing and information systems to understand, automate, improve, and innovate processes of scientific discovery.

Date

March 19, 2026

Authors

Yolanda Gil, Haym Hirsh

Conference

AAAI Fall Symposium: Discovery Informatics