The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking public input on how to rapidly build a next-generation American workforce in artificial intelligence as part of its Genesis Mission.
Announced in late November, the Genesis Mission seeks to connect national labs, academia, industry, and other research institutions through an AI-powered digital platform to accelerate scientific discovery.
It aims to train 100,000 U.S. scientists and engineers in AI over the next 10 years to help the nation lead the world in AI-powered science innovation and applications.

“The goals of the Genesis Mission require rapid mobilization of the full capabilities of our nation’s S&T enterprise and tightly coordinated efforts across DOE and its National Laboratories, universities, industry, and philanthropic organizations. Further, a workforce of 100,000 American scientists and engineers will need to be trained over the next decade to lead the world in AI-powered science innovation and applications,” DOE said in a Request for Information (RFI) posted to SAM.gov.

The DOE is seeking input on ways to foster partnerships with universities, industry, and philanthropic organizations to advance AI-driven science and engineering.

The initiative includes an AI for Science and Engineering pipeline at the undergraduate and master’s levels, emphasizing dual competencies in AI and scientific or engineering disciplines. Graduates and postdoctoral researchers will also gain expanded training and research opportunities to support the Genesis Mission and prepare for careers across academia, government, and industry.