Workshop Information
The BAPS Junior Board will organize five workshops during the BAPS 2024 conference, covering a diverse range of topics. Explore the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in research, gain insights on intersectionality and diversity matters, learn more about using social media for science communication, and get the opportunity to obtain answers to your questions about life after completing your PhD. Take the time to discover more about our junior workshops on this page.
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Day 1: Thursday, May 30th
Machine Learning for Research
Speaker: Dr. Wivine Blekic (LinkedIn) May 30th, 15h40 - Auditorium I.2.02 This session aims to demystify the core concepts of machine learning (ML) and illustrate its application in the mental health field. The workshops starts with an introduction to ML, covering its basic principles, types of algorithms, and explaining how and why these tools can be utilized to analyze complex datasets. Dr. Blekic will present specific case studies where machine learning approaches have been employed to identify predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicidal ideation. The goal of this workshop is to equip attendees with the tools to (1) understand the benefits of ML approaches in mental health, (2) comprehend the methods section of a paper that used ML approaches, and (3) have some references to further explore ML approaches on their own. |
About VAIA
VAIA, the Flanders AI Academy, is a collaboration between all the universities and universities for applied sciences and arts in Flanders. VAIA aims to let professionals and researchers learn about artificial intelligence: to recognise and use the possibilities. |
The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Daily Research
Organized by VAIA (Speaker: Dr. Pieter Fivez) May 30th, 17h10 - Auditorium I.2.02 This workshop will contextualize Generative Artificial Intelligence for researchers and practitioners in the field of psychology. A theoretical framework will be followed by a discussion of several prototypical use cases, including such applications as automated literature review and research assistance for setting up methodologically sound experiments. Specific attention will also be given to ethical and practical challenges, such as plagiarism and fabricated citations by ChatGPT. About the speaker Dr. Pieter Fivez works as the coordinator of TEXTUA, a core facility of the University of Antwerp which develops and supports language technology. |
Day 2: Friday, May 31st
Intersectionality and Diversity in Research
Speaker: Julie Walaszczyk (LinkedIn) May 31st, 9h00 - Auditorium I.2.02 In this workshop, we will have a closer look at intersectionality as a theory but also as a method, and how it can be applied to research. Through reflective activities, group discussions and peer feedback, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the benefits of adopting an intersectional approach to their own research field and share perspectives with others. About the speaker
Julie works as an ICLHE Advisor and e-Learning Educational Developer for the Language and Internationalisation Unit (Faculty of Translation and Interpretation) at the University of Mons. Since 2015, she has been supporting and facilitating evidence-informed teaching practices in English-taught courses for senior faculty professors, lecturers and teaching assistants across academic disciplines and faculties. In 2022 she took the certificate in Gender and Sexuality organised by the Université Libre de Bruxelles, which led her to integrate gender-related issues and questions into her own pedagogical approaches. |
Social Media in Research
Speaker: Sarra Zaghbouni May 31st, 14h00 - Auditorium I.2.02 In the age of social media, how can we use these platforms to our advantage, for promoting scientific research and bringing science to the younger generation? About the speaker Sarra is a PhD student in neuroscience and a passionate science communicator. Get to know this not-so-typical scientist better on her Instagram or X page! |
Panel Discussion: Life After PhD
May 31st, 15h30 - Auditorium I.2.02 This panel will feature four researchers who have transitioned into new positions outside academia after completing their PhD. They will discuss their career path and answer questions about life after getting a PhD. Who are the panel members? Dr. Tyas Ayuningtyas is a market researcher. She works with diverse clients, including tech firms, travel companies, and non-profit organizations to gain insights from their target audience and help them to make business decisions. Dr. Simon Gorin is a data scientist at the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). He supports science policy decision-making, and contributes to data-driven articles (data stories), giving insights on research funding. Dr. Stephanie Liangos, autism spectrum disorder specialist and therapist, is the co-owner of Papillon Speech Therapy and author of "Embracing the Spectrum". Stephanie advocates for inclusivity and neurodiversity awareness, and the power pf working in the field with special needs children. Dr. Hanna Van Drunen-Gauvin used to be a neuro-linguistic researcher, she is now using those skills and her curiosity in her jobs as wedding officiant and as project leader in a data driven NGO. Learn more about her journey (and get some useful tips) on her website! What do you want to know? Use the button below to enter your questions for the speakers! We will select questions for our speakers to answer during the panel discussion.
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Next to the workshops, the Junior Board also has some social events planned during the BAPS conference. Want to know more? Visit our Talk & Connect page!
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