Increasing Diversity in Evolutionary Anthropological Sciences - IDEAS

interdisciplinary summer institute on diverse intelligences

A new interdisciplinary summer institute aiming to bring together graduate students, postdocs, and other early career researchers interested in the study of mind, cognition, and intelligence for two weeks of transdisciplinary exploration is happening at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, from July 29 to August 12, 2018.

We're looking to build a diverse community of scholars across
disciplines such as anthropology, philosophy, ethology, computer science, psychology, etc.

Participants and faculty will fall roughly into three sub-themes: Recognizing Intelligences (non-human natural intelligences); Shaping Human Intelligences (how development, culture, technology, etc. shape human capacities); and Programming Intelligences (artificial intelligence and its social/philosophical implications). We’ve assembled an outstanding international faculty (and are adding more each month). We anticipate stimulating discussion and debate across a range of cutting-edge topics. In addition to attending lectures and engaging in discussions, participants will have the opportunity to develop collaborative interdisciplinary research projects with guidance from DISI faculty and staff.

More information about the institute, including funding, can be found at www.diverseintelligencessummer.com.

Feel free to contact Stephanie Meredith at [email protected] with any questions that aren't answered on the website!

Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI)

NextProf Science - Future Faculty Workshop @ University of Michigan Announcement

We would like to invite interested evolutionary biologists, ecologists, and organismal biologists to the NextProf Future Faculty Workshop at the University of Michigan. NextProf Science will be held April 30 - May 3, 2018 and is a workshop designed to encourage talented scientists and mathematicians with a demonstrated commitment to diversity to consider academia as a career. The workshop is aimed at helping
participants develop strategies that will strengthen their ability to pursue academic careers. The workshop is targeted at scholars ready to take the next step --postdoctoral fellows and very advanced doctoral students. Underrepresented minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. Travel, lodging, and meals will be provided for those selected to participate. Deadline for submission of all application materials is
February 14, 2018.
Learn more at: sites.lsa.umich.edu/nextprof-science/
Application information: sites.lsa.umich.edu/nextprof-science/how-to-apply/

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