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Seminars in Hearing Research (01/30/25) - Elle O'Brien

Seminars in Hearing Research (01/30/25) - Elle O'Brien

Author: M. Heinz
Event Date: February 6, 2025
Hosted By: Maureen Shader
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Nelson 1215
Contact Name: Shader, Maureen J
Contact Email: mshader@purdue.edu
Open To: All
Priority: No
School or Program: Non-Engineering
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Elle O'Brien, PHD. University of Michigan will present "How is generative AI changing programming for scientists?" at our Seminars in Hearing Research at Purdue (SHRP) on February 6, at noon - 1:00 pm.

Seminars in Hearing Research

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025

Location: Nelson 1215

Time: Noon - 1:00 pm

Speaker:  Elle O'Brien, PHD.  University of Michigan   

Title: How is generative AI changing programming for scientists?

Abstract:  Scientific software is at the heart of research projects in nearly every domain. With the increasing availability of generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, the practice of programming for research is sure to be affected. Because scientific conclusions frequently depend on code for data analysis, collection, visualization and simulation, the potential impacts of these tools on both basic and translational research may be substantial. This talk will present findings from a study of how scientists in several research areas are using generative AI programming assistants. We'll discuss potential impacts of increased reliance on generative AI code tools on the validity, correctness, and maintainability of scientific code. We'll also examine what kind of training, practices, and tooling might help scientists best take advantage of generative AI software tools while mitigating risks, with an emphasis on considerations for translational disciplines like hearing science.

 

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The working schedule is available here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_schedule

 

The titles and abstracts of the talks will be added here: https://purdue.edu/TPAN/hearing/shrp_abstracts