Program
Conference Program
All program events will be held on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus at the University Club, 123 University Place.
For more information check out the approved abstracts and complete papers.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Registration Opens - 1st Floor Lobby |
| 1:00 – 1:20 p.m. | Welcome and Conference Overview - Ballroom B Donald S. Burke, University of Pittsburgh Joshua M. Epstein, Johns Hopkins University Patrick Grim, SUNY at Stony Brook Marc Lipsitch, Harvard School of Public Health Nicholas Rescher, University of Pittsburgh |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Parallel Paper Session I 1A. Epistemology and Empirical Models - Ballroom A Moderator: Kevin Zollman, Carnegie Mellon University “Understanding Data-Acquisition through Process Modeling: the Case of the ATLAS Experiment” Koray Karaca, University of Wuppertahl “The Epistemology of Calibration: Modeling and Simulation in Contemporary Physical Measurement” Eran Tal, University of Toronto “The Perils of Tweaking” Brian Epstein, Tufts University Patrick Forber, Tufts University 1B. Epistemology and Climate Models - Ballroom B Moderator: Mirsad Hadzikadic, University of North Carolina at Charlotte “The Strategy of Model Building in Climate Science” Richard Pettigrew, University of Bristol “The Role of ‘Simple’ Empiricism in the Debates about Satellite Data and Climate Models” Elisabeth Lloyd, Indiana University “What Does it Mean When Climate Models Agree? A Case for Assessing Independence among General Circulation Models” Andrew Hamilton, Arizona State University |
| 3:00 – 3:10 p.m. | Refreshment Break - Ballroom B Foyer |
| 3:10 – 4:10 p.m. | Keynote Address -
Ballroom B “How Computer Models Test the Arrow of Complexity Thesis and Reveal Darwin’s Dirty Secret” Mark Bedau, Reed College Moderator: Kevin Zollman, Carnegie Mellon University |
| 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | Parallel Paper Session II IIA. Models in Perception, Cognition and Neuroscience - Conference Room A Moderator: Anthony Beavers, University of Evansville “The Role of Computational Models in Cognitive Neuroscience” Catherine Stinson, University of Pittsburgh “An Integrated Theory of Human Hearing” Paolo Palmieri, University of Pittsburgh “About the Empirical Warrants of Computer-Based Scientific Knowledge” Marion Vorms, Institute for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Anouk Barberousse, Institute for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology IIB. Challenges of Building and Evaluating Simulations - Ballroom B Moderator: Stephen Albert, University of Pittsburgh “Simulation Reproducibility: Implications for Theory, Methodology, and Model Development Environments” Levant Yilmaz, Auburn University “Simulation and the Problem of Simplification: Between Scylla and Charybdis?” Gerhard Konig, National Institute of Health “From Models to Simulations: How is it Possible to Overcome the Loss of Understanding?” Julie Jebeile, Institute for History and Philosophy of Science and Technology IIC. Models in Biology and Evolution - Gold Room Moderator: Bruce Lee, University of Pittsburgh “The Resurrection of Ancient Genes: Heuristic Methods of Exploiting the Data Produced by Computer Generated Phylogenetic Reconstructions to Determine the Mechanistic Basis for Evolution of Extant Phenotypes” Ronald Laymon, Ohio State University “Synthetic Modeling and the Functional Meaning of Noise” Tarja Knuuttila, University of Helsinki Andrea Loettgers, California Institute of Technology “Game-Theoretic Equilibria and the Evolution of Learning” Rory Smead, Northeastern University |
| 5:45– 6:30 p.m. | Reception and Networking - Ballroom A Cash Bar |
| 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Keynote Address “How Modeling Can Go Wrong” Nicholas Rescher, University of Pittsburgh Moderator: James G. Lennox, University Of Pittsburgh |
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Opens - 1st Floor Lobby |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Networking - Ballroom A |
| 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. | “Models & Modeling Objectives: A Joint Exploration of 3 Cases”
John H. Miller, Carnegie Mellon University Sandra Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh Session Facilitators: Joshua M. Epstein, Johns Hopkins University Susan Sterrett, Carnegie Mellon University Wendy Parker, Ohio University Forrest Stonedahl, Northwestern University Leonard Smith, London School of Economics and Political Science Michael Weisberg, University of Pennsylvania |
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Introduction - Ballroom B Panel Presentation of Three Models: The Anasazi Model CCSM3 Climate Change Model Smallpox and Bioterrorism Model |
| 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions 1. The Anasazi Model Group A (Gold Room) Sandra Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh Group B (College Room) Forrest Stonedahl, Northwestern University 2. CCSM3 Climate Change Group C (Conference Room A) Leonard Smith, London School of Economics and Political Science Group D (The Grille) Wendy Parker, Ohio University 3. Smallpox and Bioterrorism Model Group E (Conference Room B) Michael Weisberg, University of Pennsylvania Group F (Ballroom A) Joshua M. Epstein, Johns Hopkins University |
| 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Group Session Reports and Discussion Ballroom B |
| 11:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch and Flash Poster Presentations
- Ballroom B (Flash session will begin at 12:20 p.m.) |
| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Address - Ballroom B Modeling Neurons, Minds, and Groups: The Epistemology of Multilevel Simulations” Paul Thagard, University of Waterloo Moderator: Susan Sterrett, Carnegie Mellon University |
| 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break - Ballroom B Foyer |
| 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Parallel Paper Session III IIIA. Theory, Thought, and Models - Ballroom A Moderator: Ryan Muldoon, University of Western Ontario “Differentiating between Thought Experiments, Simulations, and Experiments” Adam Rosenfeld, Stony Brook University “Modeling and Novel Hypotheses” Charles Rathkopf, University of Virginia William Lev, University of Virginia “Simulation and Knowledge Acquisition” Margaret Morrison, University of Toronto “Minds, Models, and Mechanisms” Eric Hochstein, University of Waterloo “How Is Theory Employed in Modeling? There are Many Ways” Susan Sterrett, Carnegie Mellon University “Getting Serious About Similarity” Michael Weisberg, University of Pennsylvania IIIB. Models in Medicine - Ballroom B Moderator: Margaret Potter, University of Pittsburgh “Waddington Redux: Two Approaches to Modeling Stem Cells” Melinda Fagan, Rice University “Modeling Chagas Disease Risk in Texas: Idealization and Multiple Models for Use” David Frank, University of Texas, Austin “The Role of Scale and Heterogeneity on Disease Spread among Vulnerable Populations during an Epidemic” Ayaz Hyder, McGill University Marine Jeanmougin, University of Evry Brian Leung, McGill University “Why Need a Model? The Debate over the Origin of Life Theories and a Lesson from Simpson’s Paradox” Prasanta Bandyopadhay, Montana State University Trevor Beard, Montana State University John Peters, Montana State University “Modeling and Evaluating Statistical Monitoring Decisions of Clinical Trials” Roger Stanev, University of British Columbia “Landmines for MIDAS: A Critique of the Philosophical Origins of Health Promotion Theory and of the Legacy of the Vienna Circle” Richard Zimmerman, University of Pittsburgh |
| 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Poster Presentations and Reception - 1st Floor Lobby Cash Bar |
| 6:30 – 7:30 p.m | Keynote Address “Using Agent-Based Modeling to Forecast and Analyze Rare Political Events: Illustrations from Pakistan and Thailand” Ian Lustick, University of Pennsylvania Moderator: Patrick Grim, SUNY at Stony Brook |
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration Opens - 1st Floor Lobby |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking - Ballroom A |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Address - Ballroom B
“Use of Simulations and Models for Decision Making: Emerging Diseases” Marc Lipsitch, Harvard School of Public Health Wendy Parker, Ohio University Moderator: John Grefenstette, University of Pittsburgh |
| 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Parallel Paper Session IV IVA. Models in the Social, Political, and Economic Spheres - Ballroom A Moderator: Roni Rosenfeld, Carnegie Mellon University "Insight or Numerical Engineering? The Role of Simulation Modeling in Quantitative Decision Support" Leonard Smith, London School of Economics and Political Science "Methodological Boundary Unfolding for an Agent Based Modeling" Hiroshi Deguchi, Tokyo Institute of Technology "Modeling and Simulation in Political Philosophy: On the Emergence of Norms" Chiara Lisciandra, Tilburg Center for Logic & Philosophy of Science Ryan Muldoon, University of Western Ontario Stephan Hartmann, Tilburg Center for Logic & Philosophy of Science "Financial Modeling in the Banking Industry: Some Reflections from the Trenches" Lisa Warenski, Union College "Phenomenal Adequacy and Mechanistic Explanation: Clarifying the Concept of Validation of Agent-Based Models" Stefan Mendritzki, Eindhoven University of Technology IVB. Validation, Theory, and Modeling - Ballroom B Moderator: Paul Humphreys, University of Virginia "Idealization and Inference: How False Models Explain" Ashley Kennedy, University of Virginia "Reservoir Models as Representations and Tools" Peter Almklov, NTNU Social Research Ltd. Thomas Østerlie, Norwegian University of Science & Technology Torgeir Haavik, NTNU Social Research Ltd. "Everett's Quantum Theory of Measurement: Fundamental Theory as Phenomenological Model" Brett Bevers, University of California, Irvine "Explanatory Models vs. Predictive Models: Some Lessons from Geomorphology" Alisa Bokulich, Boston University "The Philosophy and Practice of Statistical Model Validation" Aris Spanos, Virginia Tech University Deborah Mayo, Virginia Tech University "Epistemological Aspects of Developing, Simulating, and Testing System Dynamic Models" Ralph Levine, Michigan State University David Lounsbury, Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Reflection - Ballroom B Speakers: Joshua M. Epstein, Johns Hopkins University Patrick Grim, SUNY at Stony Brook James G. Lennox, University of Pittsburgh Donald S. Burke, University of Pittsburgh |