# OpenAI Scholars 2020 Showcase Research Breakthroughs at Virtual Demo Day

OpenAI announced that its third cohort of OpenAI Scholars has completed their five-month research program, presenting final projects at a virtual Demo Day event.

The OpenAI Scholars program provides opportunities for individuals to dive deep into artificial intelligence research under the guidance of OpenAI mentors. The 2020 class adapted to remote collaboration, completing their projects entirely in a virtual environment due to pandemic restrictions.

This matters because the Scholars program has become an important pipeline for diversifying AI research talent. The initiative specifically targets underrepresented groups in machine learning, offering stipends and educational resources to help participants transition into AI careers without requiring traditional academic credentials.

The virtual Demo Day format allowed the scholars to share their research findings with a broader audience than typical in-person events. While OpenAI didn't detail specific projects in the tweet,