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“Yes, it’s already up on the bulletin board,” Lainey replied. “Thispetition’s a big deal. It’s hosted by the country’s top research centers and only happens every three years. The winning team gets full project funding for the next three years. So, yeah—no pressure or anything. We’re really counting on your team, Sylvia. Give it everything you’ve got!”
Lainey had always expected great things from Ste, and that hadn’t changed. Ste gave a confident nod and smiled. “Got it, Lainey. We’ll do our absolute best. I promise we won’t disappoint you.”
Seeing her determination, Lainey felt reassured and genuinely proud.
Later, once the full team had gathered, Paul addressed them with a serious expression. “As you all know, the triannualpetition is fast approaching. This year, Elbert, your group is representing our institute. That means you’ll be up against top teams from across the country. You need to develop a project that’s not only creative but also feasible, something that can actually work in the real world.”
The room fell quiet as Paul’s words sank in. Coming up with something inventive was one thing, but making sure it could be applied practically? That was an entirely different challenge. It wasn’t enough to dream big— their idea had to be solid, something that could actually be brought to life.
Everyone looked around at one another, but no one said a word. The air was thick with hesitation.
Standing beside Ste, Elbert leaned in slightly and asked in a quiet voice, “Sylvia, do you have anything in mind?”
Truthfully, Ste had been mulling over possible ideas for a while now. Their institute had always encouraged open brainstorming, but in reality, very few proposals ever moved beyond theory. Most ns eithercked technical maturity or didn’t have the solid groundwork necessary to move forward. Hearing Elbert’s question, Ste paused for a brief moment before speaking.
“Mr. Hoffman, what if we focused on the intersection between renewable energy and artificial intelligence?”
That suggestion immediately sparked interest. In recent years, both fields had be increasingly popr, though they were also topics of heavy debate. But Ste firmly believed they represented the future. In her eyes, the next few years would witness explosive growth in both areas, andbining them could lead to something truly transformative.
Paul’s eyes lit up. “Interesting. Go on.”
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Ste continued, her tone calm but confident. “Up until now, our focus has mostly been on biological technology. But I think there’s a way to bring AI into our systems, maybe even use it to optimize how we approach our research process itself. It could improve structure, efficiency, and even how we handle resources.”
Artificial intelligence wasn’t exactly a new idea, but no one had seriously considered applying it to their institute’s internal operations or to enhance biotech workflows. The potential for crossover was huge.
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