During July 10-14, 2017, a short-course on AI Deep Learning and Application organized by Complex System Division, has been held in CSRC. The short course was attended by over 150 participants, with half coming from other institutions of CAEP, half coming from other institutions and universities in China. Five professors and several invited speakers gave lessons and presented wonderful talks during the short course.

During the short course, Mr.Shuyong Chen, head of General Office of Beijing Computational Science Research Center gave a brief introduction of CSRC to all participants. Then, Prof. Leihan Tang, head of Complex System Division, introduced the schedule of the short course and its background. Prof.Chen Zeng (The George Washington University, USA), Prof.Yonghong Zhao(Sichuan Normal University), Prof.Xiang Liu (Sichuan Normal University), Prof.Haijun Zhou(Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences) and A/Prof.Pan Zhang(Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences) gave lectures on AI deep learning to all participants during July 10-13. The Hands-on Session is the most beneficial part for all participants. All participants were divided into 20 groups based on different academic backgrounds, with over 10 teaching assistants leading the 20 groups to complete different programs. All groups presented their works on July 13 afternoon. On July 14, several experts expressed their views on artificial intelligence and gave wonderful talks.

The short course is a success and many participants had hot discussions with 5 lecturers and within groups, and they have benefited a lot from the short course, and hope CSRC can continue to hold such short courses in the future.