Speaker: António Amorim (SIM, CENTRA)
Title: Examples from physics to rethink the University in the age of information and knowledge systems
Abstract:
The recent evolution of the mechanisms for sharing technical and scientific knowledge is discussed, as well as the role that the university can assume in this context. A trajectory of evolution of scientific progress is outlined: Starting from the peer review mechanism; Going through the construction of numerical "programs" in a quasi-university environment; The successful developments using extended teams is made possible by object programming technology; Evolving to capture the best interface between the scientist and pre-programmed intelligence is presented within the scope of support systems for optical design; The development of CAD systems is outlined, also addressing the problem of migration of solutions to the most basic levels; Recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence are discussed as part of the availability of massive parallel systems; Quantum computing development is presented as an example of the application of information content theory. Finally, the implications in the context of university teaching are presented for discussion.
Room: Sala de Reuniões e Seminários (2-8.3) (2nd Floor of Physics Building)