AI tools are currently discussed everywhere as well as their risks and potentials. But how to use them for scientific purposes? What are the risks dealing with them for researchers? We are happy to have won AI-scientist Clara Bersch (MPI Center for Humans and Machines) again for a practice-oriented INSIGHTS training on this matters.

The training takes place on Friday, April 11, 2025
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WZB Berlin Science Center, Reichpietschufer 50, 10785 Berlin 

The training will cover the following points:

• Basics of AI and in particular natural language processing: insight into various AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, text analysis tools), introduction to the use of these tools (including basic knowledge of APIs and programming for beginners).
• Use of AI tools to support the development of research questions and to conduct effective literature searches.
• Text analysis: Use of GenAI for semantic text analysis, from topic modeling to discourse analysis and automatic coding of qualitative data. 
• Paper and grant writing: Using GenAI to write scientific papers and grant proposals that clearly communicate research ideas in line with tender requirements.
• Techniques for effective communication and presentation of research results with AI tools. Tips for creating comprehensible and appealing content.
• Ethical issues, data protection and copyright: Risks in dealing with AI technologies, basics of data protection when using commercial AI products, overview of copyright aspects when using AI-generated content.

To register for the training, please send a short email with your name, institution and program to lena.gatscha@wzb.eu by April 9. If you have any further questions regarding the training, feel free to reach out to Lena Gatscha anytime. Please note that the number of participants is limited to 12 and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Venue

WZB Berlin Social Science Center

Reichpietschufer 50

10785 Berlin

Room B002