FFF: Vera Matarese - The Epistemic Saliency of Exoplanet Atmosphere Retrieval Models
Vera Matarese (Perugia University)

March 18, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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University of Pittsburgh

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The Center for Philosophy of Science invites you to our Featured Former Fellow online lecture presented by:   

Vera Matarese

Tuesday, March 18th @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Title: The Epistemic Saliency of Exoplanet Atmosphere Retrieval Models

Abstract: Retrieval models are crucial in exoplanetary science, given the severe observational limitations inherent in the field. They are particularly indispensable for reconstructing the atmospheric conditions of exoplanets. But a pressing question remains: do they provide some form of epistemic evidence, or are they merely heuristic tools with a tenuous epistemic status? To assess this, I will analyze their hybrid nature, the kind of scientific reasoning they incorporate, and their representational function.

This is an online only event.  Watch live using the links below:

Zoom Link:  https://pitt.zoom.us/j/92701773861

 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.

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