Workshop on Philosophy and Physical Computing
4/14/2016 1:59:59 PM
How can we choose the right variables for making discoveries? Why do experiments tell us more than observations alone? Is there a reliable way to learn the true hypothesis in an uncertain world?
These questions sit at the intersection of computer science, philosophy, and scientific methodology. Are you interested in learning how these disciplines can help each other make progress? If so, this summer workshop is for you.
What: PHILOSOPHY & PHYSICAL COMPUTING
When: July 11–24, 2016
Where: Virginia Tech
Who should apply: The workshop is open to graduate students in master’s or PhD programs in philosophy or the sciences, including computer science.
What you’ll do:
- Many hands-on projects in philosophy and machine learning with physical systems
- Run a “Robot Scientist” outreach event for secondary school students.
What’s included: Students accepted into the program will be provided with full room and board.
What you’ll learn:
- Basic programming skills for machine learning
- Philosophical approaches to scientific methodology
- Formal learning theory
- How to interface computers with the physical world
- How to share what you’ve learned
For additional information or to apply online, visit thinkandcode.vtlibraries.org, or contact Dr. Benjamin Jantzen at bjantzen@vt.edu.