MethodsNET Summer School - Artificial Intelligence: From Theory to Practice
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be teaching a course on AI at this year’s MethodsNET Summer School at Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria!
Course Title: Artificial Intelligence: From Theory to Practice
Dates: July 07 - July 11
Join us for an intensive exploration of AI technologies and their applications in social science research. This cutting-edge course bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementation, empowering researchers to integrate AI tools into their scholarly work.
Why Attend?
- Comprehensive Learning: Understand AI fundamentals, from the distinctions between AI, Generative AI, and AGI to the inner workings of transformers and LLMs.
- Hands-On Experience: Practice with leading AI models—including GPT-4o, o1 and o3, Claude, and open-weight alternatives—through sessions on prompt engineering and API implementation.
- Real-World Applications: Apply AI techniques to research tasks like interview analysis, qualitative coding, and large-scale text analysis, culminating in a collaborative project workshop.
- Ethical & Transparent Use: Engage in discussions on ethical considerations, data privacy, and the differences between open-source and proprietary models.
Early Bird Registration is Now Open! For more details and to secure your spot, visit MethodsNET Course Page.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills with cutting-edge AI techniques. I look forward to seeing you in Vienna!