With the kind support of Alfred Peris-Manguillot and:
SPEAKERS
Click on the name of each session to see the details on the sessions page.
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Rossana MastrandreaOnline
IMT School of Advanced Studies Statistical Mechanics Techniques for Economic and Financial Networks |
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Stephen WolframOnline
Wolfram Institute |
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J. Peter MayOnline The University of Chicago |
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Andrés Moya-SimarroOnsite University of Valencia |
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Mel AndrewsOnline
University of Cincinnati Carnegie Mellon University |
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Álex SospedraOnsite Cajal Intern. Neuroscience Center |
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Sandra Ranilla-CortinaOnline Credit Suisse |
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Philip NelsonOnline
University of Pennsylvania
How a Physicist Gets Started Thinking about a New Phenomenon |
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Tom FroeseOnsite Okinawa Inst. of Sci. and Tech. |
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Carles CasacubertaOnline
University of Barcelona
Enhancing Neural Network Performance with Topological Data Analysis |
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Elena Isasi-TheusOnsite Univ. Politècnica de Catalunya |
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Carlos Zapata-CarrataláOnsite Wolfram Institute |
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Mar ZandvlietOnsite Utrecht School of the Arts |
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Cadell LastOnsite
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Universal History, Future Evolution, and Humanity’s Dialectical Horizon |
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Ángel González-PrietoOnline Complutense Univ. of Madrid |
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Vlad GrigorasOnsite
University of Edinburgh
An Interdisciplinary Investigation of Mindfulness and Meditation |
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Benjamín Pascual-EstrugoOnsite
Technical University of Valencia
Quantitative Analysis of the Signal-To-Noise Ratio and its Role in Classification Tasks |
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Fotis TsiroukisOnsite University of Exeter |
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Edward ErikssonOnsite Int. Max Planck Research School |
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Miguel Ángel FernándezOnline
Independent Researcher
An Operative Approach to Nature. A Technical Alternative to the Crisis of Science |
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Scott BradleeOnline Postmodern Jukebox |
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Stanislav GlazovOnline Hou2Touch |
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Fred JordanOnline FinalSpark |
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Thomas BradleyOnsite
Independent Researcher
Conjecture: The Theory of Everything is Embodied by Fundamental Replicators |
About
SEMF’s Interdisciplinary School is an event intended for students and researchers of all backgrounds and education levels to learn about a wide range of topics, exploring many traditionally distant disciplines while socializing with like-minded peers in a dynamic and creative environment.
Format
The main event will consist of a series of multidisciplinary talks, workshops and short courses, as well as social activities in Valencia for all onsite participants to join at their leisure. Contributions will be delivered in English.
Venue
Onsite sessions will take place in the Technical University of Valencia (Spain). Livestreamed sessions from remote speakers will be projected in the main classroom. Secondary classrooms will be available for participants to use at their leisure. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Online
School materials will be available online and most onsite sessions will be livestreamed with the possibility to interact remotely. Text and voice chat channels will also be available during the event to allow for discussion and socializing.
Who can attend?
Although the event is mainly aimed at students and young researchers, participation, both online and ionsite, is open to anyone interested.
Interdisciplinarity
This event aims to foster intellectual cross-pollination by bringing together researchers, practitioners and students from diverse areas of expertise.
Participate
Those wishing to participate must register in advance as there are limited places. For those travelling to Valencia, there is available accommodation close to the venue at a discounted price.
THE VALENCIA EXPERIENCE
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Taking advantage of Valencia's ideal location on the Mediterranean coast and in line with the summertime dates of the event, we will organize at least one excursion to Malvarrosa Beach, which is within walking distance (or just a 10-minute tram ride) away from UPV. |
| The city of Valencia offers a wide range of cultural attractions. Visitors can enjoy attractive locations such as the City of Arts and Sciences or the old town with its famous cathedral, as well as numerous parks and gardens. We encourage you to explore the city at your own pace, either independently or by organizing spontaneous plans with other school participants. |
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The onsite event will take place at the campus of the Technical University of Valencia (UPV), where one finds cafés and restaurants, open areas and green spaces. The accommodation, for those who need it, is located within the campus itself and is available at a reduced price thanks to an agreement between SEMF and UPV. |
| The university has fully equipped facilities with whiteboards, projectors, and webcams, ensuring the proper delivery of the sessions and allowing both onsite attendees and remote participants to interact effectively. |
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In addition to the program of activities, SEMF's Interdisciplinary School provides an ideal forum for engaging in interesting discussions beyond the formal sessions, as well as for connecting with like-minded individuals from various disciplines. Early-career researchers and students who are interested in the SEMF project will benefit the most from attending in person. |
| The school will also feature complementary activities, such as a jam session in a reserved area of a nice bar located within a ten-minute walk from the venue. If you can play an instrument, sing or simply tap on the table, don't hesitate to join the show! |
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On Friday night, we will celebrate our traditional farewell dinner at an affordable restaurant with a variety of dietary options, where all participants can relax in a more laid-back atmosphere after an intense week of work. |
| For those who are up for it, after the farewell dinner, we will join Valencia's nightlife by visiting some lively pubs, and then continue the party at one of the city's most iconic nightclubs to end the night in style. Remaining participants who stay in Valencia over the weekend can even organize some extra plans! |
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Schedule
You can find the School schedule below with the onsite (Valencia) local times, and you can also view it on Google Calendar, where your local times should be shown. Sessions will take place on the following classrooms 1.2 (first floor, main classroom) and B.2 (ground floor, secondary classroom) of the 4D building of the ETSIT (Telecommunications Engineering School).
Logistics
If you are travelling to Valencia, here is some important information:
The Interdisciplinary School will be coordinated on SEMF’s Discord server. Within a few days of completing the registration form an email with all the necessary information will be sent out. Even those attending in person in Valencia must access the School Discord channel to confirm registration after completing the registration form. All communications will be made on the Discord platform by default. During the week of July 15-19, a series of preparatory events will take place online only. They will include the distribution of reading materials, some talks, and plenty of opportunities for online discussions. During the week of July 22-26 the main event takes place. Sessions will be hosted in a classroom at the Technical University of Valencia (details TBC) and there will be a Zoom link shared with all registered participants for everyone to join remotely. Most sessions will be livestreamed and recorded on SEMF’s YouTube channel. A detailed schedule of activities will be available on this website closer to the date. Participants are free to attend as many sessions and activities as they wish. Onsite participants will be able to obtain a certificate of attendance if they join at least one session every day of the week.
Accommodation
For those who need accommodation in Valencia during the onsite event, there is available on-campus accommodation at a discounted price organized by SEMF at Galileo Galilei Residence, just a two-minute walk from the venue.
· Single Room: 270€ [room pictures] · Shared Double Room: 180€ (price per person) [room pictures] · Shared Triple Room: 170€ (price per person) [room pictures] · Sunday 21 July from 16:00 - Saturday 27 July up to 12:00 · Breakfast included. · En-suite bathroom. · Rooms include bed linen, towels, internet connection, air conditioning and desk space. · Those travelling in groups can notify us of their room allocation preferences in the registration form so we can accommodate room sharing as much as possible. If you do not have an immediate sharing preference, you will be included in a chat group closer to the date to coordinate room allocations to everyones’ liking. · To book a place, buy the ticket on our Open Collective website.
Booking managed by SEMF via Open Collective
If you have any questions or would like any information clarified, please don’t hesitate to contact the organizers at contact@semf.org.es or c.zapata.carratala@gmail.com.
It was a precious experience. Thank you for creating such a beautiful environment!
Pinar Temiz, onsite participant
I was especially impressed by the authentic desire of the organizers and participants to find new paths and connect old ones in new ways, and by their determination to find clarity in communicating about difficult subjects [...]. There was a sense of inclusivity and openness that made participants feel they could discuss matters together without having to be an expert in the topic at hand. Likewise, experts could feel comfortable learning from new perspectives outside their field.
Andrea Hiott, ionsite speaker
Not sure I'm ready to return to non SEMF life, probably the most incredible week of my life to date.
Lucy Spouncer, onsite participant
I had a great time as both a speaker and a participant at the summer school. The participants were inquisitive, diverse, and precocious; remote participation went off without a hitch; and there is a lively online community still discussing the ideas. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to work technically at the intersection of scientific fields.
Ryan Wisnesky, online speaker
I am so very grateful for the memories of this week. To me it was the perfect balance of brain work and socials; and I am more than grateful for everything I learned from all of you! This crowd consists of very inspiring minds and the sense of connection made this a very unique experience!
Merle Praum, onsite participant
The talks and discussions at the School seamlessly transcended disciplinary – and all the other – barriers [...]. The participants of the school, students, young researchers, and artists, were wonderful listeners, curious inquirers, and passionate debaters. Beyond that, I really enjoyed how the School was structured as a whole. It nicely combined intense intellectual content during the day with a social activities programme in the afternoon. With this, many discussions carried over from the auditorium to more informal settings.
Anatolii Kozlov, onsite speaker
This was an incredible event. I am so so so grateful to have attended and genuinely impressed by the high quality of the organisation. Many thanks for all of your amazing work! Excited for the next editions.
Anonymous, post-event survey
The whole week was extremely well organized. [...] I got exposed to a broad range of subjects from the speakers, but also from other participants during informal discussions. I often felt like discovering really interesting and far-reaching pieces of knowledge that I should have known before, but they were just too far away from my professional field of research. Aiming to broaden my horizons, this week was absolutely well invested.
Václav Zatloukal, onsite speaker
Filled with gratitude, what an amazing week we’ve had!
Johanna Hilla Maria Sopanen, onsite participant
Apart from the wonderful experiences and connections I made with all those lovely people, I am still fascinated by how much energy and organization you put into this week which was an amazing experience for all of us.
Isabel Weissner, onsite speaker
Just settled back at home and realizing what a special ride this was. My biggest thanks to all of you. I really believe there were some very rare forms of value created right here and extending across the whole spectrum of ideas and people.
Mandus Ridefelt, onsite participant
This past week was a source of inspiration for me. The given talks and the people that I met triggered new thoughts in my mind and also introduced me to topics I want to learn more about. Feeling extremely grateful for this experience. I really hope to see you guys again soon!
Athina Kyriazi, onsite participant
Really appreciate the opportunity to talk to all of you, amazing interdisciplinary group here.
Michael Levin, online speaker
ORGANIZING TEAM
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Carlos Zapata-Carratalá
Wolfram Institute
School Direction, Local Logistics, 'Structure' Coord., Publicity & Communications |
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Álvaro Moreno-Vallori
SEMF
Local Logistics, Website & Materials, Publicity & Communications |
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Fotis Tsiroukis
University of Exeter
'Process' Coordination, Interdisciplinary Engament, Publicity & Communications |
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Mar Zandvliet
Utrecht School of the Arts
'Meaning' Coordination, Music Coordination |
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Pinar Temiz
Guerrilla Games
'Meaning' Coordination, Music Coordination |
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Philip Klop
Xebia
'Process' Coordination, Music Coordination |
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Elena Isasi-Theus
Univ. Politècnica de Catalunya
'Structure' Coordination |
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Alona Litovinskaia
SEMF
Arts Coordination |