VISU Summer Schoo

The Computational Turn. Simulation in Science

Vienna, July 6-17, 2015


A two week course on the perspectives and problems of computational methods that now play a central role in many areas of science and engineering ranging from astrophysics through the social sciences to the design and production of artifacts.

The Main Lecturers

Rainer Hegselmann
Rainer Hegselmann is professor of philosophy at the University of Bayreuth. Website: http://pe.uni-bayreuth.de/allgemein/mitarbeiter////8bb3854c-5cf2-11df-bdba-003048d122c2//

Paul Humphreys
Paul Humphreys is Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia, was a founding member of its cognitive science program, and is co-director of the Center for the Study of Data and Knowledge. Further information can be found on his web site at http://people.virginia.edu/~pwh2a/

Margaret Morrison
Margaret Morrison is professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto.

Cost of the program: EUR 880,–

Lodging in student dormitories is available at approximately EUR 415 for the whole duration of the course.

Applicants should submit:

A short educational curriculum vitae
A list of most recent courses and grades or a copy of your diplomas
A one-page statement (in English), briefly outlining your previous work and your reason for attending the USS-SWC
A (sealed) letter of recommendation from your professor, including some comment on your previous work. This letter may also be sent directly by your professor.
A passport photo

Please make sure that all documents arrive in time because we can process only complete applications.

Please send the application form, available on our web site http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc/SWC, in advance.

To participate mastering English on a high level is required. For non English native speakers with certificate.

Application deadline: February 15, 2015 (Later applications may be considered if space is still available.)

A letter of admission together with a detailed syllabus will reach successful applicants early in March, 2015.

The administration of USS-SWC at the University of Vienna can assist the candidates admitted in applying for funds and in the accreditation of the course, but unfortunately, cannot offer financial assistance. However, for a few gifted applicants who can demonstrate that, despite serious documented efforts, they have not been able to obtain any financial support, in particular due to economic difficulties in their own country, a tuition waiver grant, awarded by the Institute Vienna Circle and the University of Vienna, will be provided.

Applications http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc/SWC/application.htm

or via regular mail to

Professor Friedrich Stadler, Institute Vienna Circle
University Campus, Spitalgasse 2–4, Hof 1, Eingang 1.13
A-1090 Vienna, Austria

For further inquiries, please send email to [email protected] or consult the IVC's Web site www.univie.ac.at/ivc/SWC