1-3 April 2011
Pittsburgh PA, U.S.A.
EPISTEMOLOGY OF MODELING & SIMULATION
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh PA
1-3 April 2011
http://www.modelingepistemology.pitt.edu/
Call for Abstracts
Building Bridges Between the Philosophical and Modeling Communities
The conference will focus on philosophical issues that arise within the
practice and application of contemporary research using modeling and
simulation. The goal of this event is to bring together sophisticated work
in philosophy of science and on-going efforts in modeling in order to
build more effective collaboration between philosophers of science and
those who build and employ models in a range of disciplines and
applications.
Topics will include:
* The scientific status of computational techniques
* Does simulation require a new epistemology?
* The role of theory, experiment, model and simulation
* Varieties and purposes of scientific simulation
* Analytic modeling versus computer simulation
* Problems of juggling multiple and competing models
* How do models fail?
* Validation and verification of models and simulations
* Promises and pitfalls of large, detailed and realistic models
Submission of extended abstracts is invited (1000 words) for presentations
of approximately 30 minutes. Modeling work in any discipline or
application is welcomed that includes philosophical reflection on
epistemological issues raised. Philosophical work in any relevant area is
welcomed, with preference given for work that includes a focus on specific
examples of contemporary modeling. Projects that involve both philosophers
and those active in modeling research, outcomes, or policy impact are
particularly encouraged.
Deadline for submission: January 7, 2011.
Notification of acceptance: February 15, 2011.
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