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The KIT Graduate School Computational and Data Science (KCDS) at KIT Center MathSEE proudly presents: KCDS Talks, a monthly series of short lectures from basic knowledge to trending topics in computational and data science.
 
In April, Jun.-Prof. Dr. Alina Roitberg (University of Stuttgart - Institute for Artificial Intelligence and KIT Alumna) joins us for a talk entitled "From Representation to Action and Intention: Learning to Perceive Humans in a Changing World". 
 
Abstract
This talk will explore recent advances in video-based human activity recognition aimed at creating adaptable, resource-efficient, and uncertainty-aware models for assisting humans in everyday situations. Topics covered will include: (1) an overview state-of-the-art methods and  public datasets for human activity recognition in different assistive scenarios  (2) the importance of adaptability in human observation systems to cater to new situations (environments, appearances, behaviours) as well as strategies for addressing such open world tasks, and (3) incorporating uncertainty-aware approaches, vital for robust and safe decision-making. The talk will conclude with a discussion of future research directions and the potential applications of these models, such as technology for elderly assistance or medical diagnostics.
 
Bio
Alina Roitberg is a Tenure-Track Juniorprofessor at the University of Stuttgart, leading the newly established Intelligent Sensing and Perception Group at the Institute for AI, University of Stuttgart. She is also a Faculty member of the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS). Before joining the University of Stuttgart, she was a postdoctoral researcher at KIT and a Visiting Researcher at Johannes Kepler University Linz. She received her PhD from KIT in 2021, during which she completed a research internship at Facebook Zurich. For her doctoral work, she was recognized with multiple awards, including the IEEE ITSS Best Dissertation Award and the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize. Her research interests include computer vision, human activity recognition, domain adaptation, open set recognition, as well as resource- and data-efficient learning.
 
If you are a master student, a doctoral researcher or a senior researcher or just interested in the topic - join us!
 
(for free and without registration)

Dear doctoral students and early career researchers in MathSEE,
 
The MathSEE Lunch and the KCDS Lunch have merged. Starting this semester, we will meet for lunch every other week in the Mensa at Adenauerring.
 
When: Monday 12:00-13:00 (14-day rhythm)
Where: Mensa am Adenauerring Campus Süd - main hall, at the glass wall close to Schnitzel-Bar.
 
If you have friends, colleagues etc. who are interested in MathSEE or KCDS, please feel free to invite them.
 
Best wishes,
Christian Sax
(Representative of doctoral students at MathSEE)

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The KIT Graduate School Computational and Data Science (KCDS) at KIT Center MathSEE proudly presents: KCDS Talks, a monthly series of short lectures from basic knowledge to trending topics in computational and data science.
 
In May, Dr. Martina Klose (Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Department Troposphere Research at KIT) joins us for a talk entitled "Impact of kilometer-scale grid resolutions on Weather and climate modeling: the example of mineral dust". 
 
If you are a master student, a doctoral researcher or a senior researcher or just interested in the topic - join us!
 
(for free and without registration)
Photo of Martina Klose © Amadeus Bramsiepe

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The KIT Graduate School Computational and Data Science (KCDS) at KIT Center MathSEE proudly presents: KCDS Talks, a monthly series of short lectures from basic knowledge to trending topics in computational and data science.
 
In June (watch out for the deviating date!), Dr. Anika Rohde (Energy system modeling engineer at TransNet BW and KIT alumna) joins us for a talk entitled "Bridging Science and Industry: A Scientist's Path to Electricity Transmission System Operator TransnetBW". 
 
If you are a master student, a doctoral researcher, a senior researcher or just interested in the topic - join us!
 
(for free and without registration)

As part of a personal roadmap, you have the opportunity to consciously reflect on your current professional and private situation. You will look at your personal goals and wishes and derive concrete steps for your further career and skills development.
 
What have I already achieved? What skills particularly characterize me? What are my strengths? What is important to me?
How do I visualize a successful future?
 
The first aim of the event is to take a closer look at the current status quo and generate an understanding of your present situation. Taking stock in this way will help you to take a focused approach to your life and career planning, create a basis for reflection for your longer-term professional and private decisions and work on your individual areas of development in a targeted manner. In this way, you can develop goals for your further career planning from a holistic perspective and derive the first specific steps.
 
Please note that a career workshop cannot provide individual career counselling.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS: 
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
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Presentations can be stressful for professionals in academia. Female academics in particular are frequently confronted with issues specific to them that make presenting their work even more challenging. Women deal with intimidation in male-dominated fields, conflicting messages on how to behave and communicate, and a lack of confidence and support that prevents them from taking ownership of their expertise. Additionally, research has shown that, although both sexes suffer from imposter syndrome, women are more likely than men to be adversely affected by it. Using unique techniques and exercises from the theater, this workshop offers women a chance to explore, define and redefine their role in their professional life and to learn new ways to turn stress and pressure into energy and motivation.
 
Learning outcomes
After the workshop, participants will...
● Utilize strategies for reframing criticism and the inner-critic
● Have techniques to help them stay in the moment and increase presence.
● Project confidence and competence in presentation situations.
● Be aware of the roles they have chosen and be able to craft the role they desire.
● Use tools to help them transform stress and pressure into energy and motivation.
 
Approach
This one-day workshop is designed to reach the target aims through meaningful
practice, individual and group activities, theater-based exercises and exercises informed
by the work of Amy Cuddy.
 
Covered Topics:
The Roles Women Play:
● Identification of the roles and narratives women subscribe to
● Alignment of values with self-image
● Re-writing one’s personal and professional narrative
● Imposter syndrome
Transforming the inner critic
● Identifying what triggers our inner-critic
● Reframing criticism and negative energy
● Techniques to overcome stage fright and performance pressure
 
Presence work:
● Body language
● Power posing
● Discovering and cultivating one’s unique presence
● Voicework
● Being in the moment
 
Presenting
● Techniques for projecting confidence
● Tips and tricks actors use
● Practice and assessment
 
About the Trainer
Francesca Carlin is an American communication trainer and personal coach. For over a decade she has helped
professionals improve their public speaking, develop their presence, and apply the practice of mindful communication. She has worked in Russia and the U.S. and is currently working in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Francesca is a trained actress and studied theater at Boston and Harvard University. Over the years she has found that using acting techniques and exercises helps people to overcome personal barriers and to become more effective communicators. With her background in the performing arts, She has created a unique approach to her workshops and trainings, in which she incorporates and implements the best practices from both the world of communication skills development and theater.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS: 
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
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The KIT Graduate School Computational and Data Science (KCDS) at KIT Center MathSEE proudly presents: KCDS Talks, a monthly series of short lectures from basic knowledge to trending topics in computational and data science.
 
In July, KCDS Fellows present their research in:
1. Neural Nets for Solving Economic Models (Lukas Frank, ECON)
2. Data driven model for weather forecasting (Deifilia To, SCC/IMKTRO)
3. Particle size reconstruction in Interferometric Particle Imaging (Christian Sax, ISTM/IANM)
 
If you are a master student, a doctoral researcher, a senior researcher or just interested in the topics - join us!

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The KIT Graduate School Computational and Data Science (KCDS) at KIT Center MathSEE proudly presents: KCDS Talks, a monthly series of short lectures from basic knowledge to trending topics in computational and data science.
 
In July, Dr. Rebekka Buse (Statistical Methods & Econometrics at KIT) joins us for a talk entitled ""Econometric Methods For Dynamic Networks".
 
If you are a master student, a doctoral researcher, a senior researcher or just interested in the topics - join us!
 
(for free and without registration)

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 21 and 22, 2024.
 
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that their own conduct complies with the standards of good research practice. The workshop will introduce basic issues of research integrity by addressing important guidelines of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and specific regulations of KIT for safeguarding good research practice – relevant for every early career researcher@KIT.
 
A) Basics of Responsible Conduct
Introduction: Research, ethical principles and professional ethos of a researcher Basic (inter-)national recommendations and regulations for safeguarding good research practice Research misconduct: Examples, elements of offense, reasons and consequences  
B) General Responsibilities
Quality management: research design, documentation/archiving Publication process, authorship and review of manuscripts Supervision: Expectations/duties/roles Organizational culture: Collaboration, communication, prevention and dealing with conflict Procedures in case of suspicion and relevant contact points  
C) Important Specific Responsibilities
Important prior to any data collection: Authorization or permission relevant research Possible topics (depending on participants’ disciplinary/research background): ‘Research on animals’, ‘Research on humans’ and/or ‘Surveys, interviews, data privacy and security issues in research’  
Via dialogic inputs, discussion of case examples, single/group work and plenary discussion participants will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect their individual research practice and professional attitudes on being a researcher.
 
This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.
 
The event will be held in English and run for two days, on October 21 and 22, 2024.
 
Technical requirements: To participate in this event, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone. Participants will receive further detailed information regarding the online-platform prior to the event.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via e-mail. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate and you help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program. Thank you!

This two-day on-site workshop takes place on November 21 & 22, 2024.
 
Content
“Do I have a plan for how to achieve my PhD? How do I define priorities and draw up a schedule? What is required for the process of writing?” A PhD project lasting a number of years will raise many questions requiring individual and tailor-made solutions.
 
This workshop will help you develop your individual strategy ensuring that your planning will both be effective and efficient in achieving your goal. You will not only learn more about self-management methods, but will also identify and explore external resources such as dealing with the expectations of others and receiving active support from your supervisors.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS: 
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
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This two-day on-site workshop takes place on November 21 & 22, 2024.
 
Content
“Do I have a plan for how to achieve my PhD? How do I define priorities and draw up a schedule? What is required for the process of writing?” A PhD project lasting a number of years will raise many questions requiring individual and tailor-made solutions.
 
This workshop will help you develop your individual strategy ensuring that your planning will both be effective and efficient in achieving your goal. You will not only learn more about self-management methods, but will also identify and explore external resources such as dealing with the expectations of others and receiving active support from your supervisors.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS: 
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
Picture: Mindspace Studio on Unsplash

This two-day on-site workshop takes place on Januar 13 & 14, 2025.
 
Content
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career opportunities. In this course, you will be introduced to the process of writing a scientific paper. In order to deepen and apply this knowledge, you will also actually produce a manuscript based on your research data (and one that might serve as the foundation for a journal submission). Questions about other forms of text like conference papers can also be discussed.
 
A-Z of scientific writing
Developing a clear main message Priority setting in the writing process Structure and logical flow of the text Create meaningful graphics Memorable introduction and abstract How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors Plus: Writing with AI tools
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on online-workshop, you need some (analysed) data that can serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts written by you (e.g. Bachelor or Master thesis, as well as any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS: 
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
Picture by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

This two-day on-site workshop takes place on Januar 13 & 14, 2025.
 
Content
Publications of research results is the currency in modern science. It might not be your favourite occupation, but it is a decisive one, strongly determining your future research and career opportunities. In this course, you will be introduced to the process of writing a scientific paper. In order to deepen and apply this knowledge, you will also actually produce a manuscript based on your research data (and one that might serve as the foundation for a journal submission). Questions about other forms of text like conference papers can also be discussed.
 
A-Z of scientific writing
Developing a clear main message Priority setting in the writing process Structure and logical flow of the text Create meaningful graphics Memorable introduction and abstract How to develop a daily writing routine Efficient communication with co-authors Plus: Writing with AI tools
Please note: Given that this is a hands-on online-workshop, you need some (analysed) data that can serve as the foundation for a journal article. Please also bring some scientific texts written by you (e.g. Bachelor or Master thesis, as well as any published or upcoming papers) to the workshop.
 
Registration
Please visit the KCDS intranet portal to register for this course.
For non-members of KCDS: 
In order to be able to book the course, a KCDS guest/non-member account is necessary.
If you don't have an account yet, you can register here: Create a KCDS account to book courses
Once your account is activated by a KCDS administrator, you will be able to book the course.
 
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