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♟️ Strategy / 🧩 Collective Decision-Making 🧩 / Cognitive Biases   "You're the easiest person to fool!", R. Feynman (Nobel Prize in Physics)   “An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.”, Niels Bohr (Nobel Prize in Physics)   Cognitive biases are distortions in the way we perceive, remember, process and interpret #information. These biases can lead to erroneous #judgments, irrational #decisions and/or biased #interpretations.   There are around 📚 200 cognitive biases. In the #ecosystem of higher #education 🎓, #research 🔬🧪🧫 and #innovation 💡, there may be 30 biases that are more likely to harm us than others. In your experience, what would be the 🎯10 biases (individual and collective) most likely to jeopardize #collective decision-making (e.g. ending a good innovation project for the wrong reasons)❓ ↪ Share with your international network and let's find out!    🌎 To take the short survey: 👉https://lnkd.in/e4gUSUWB Already about 100 responses on the French version 🇫🇷 !! Université de Bretagne Occidentale Université Bretagne Sud Université de Rennes Université Rennes 2 SATT Ouest Valorisation Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères France Science Inserm Inserm Transfert ANR (Agence nationale de la recherche) Technopôle Brest-Iroise CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique Le Poool x La French Tech Rennes St-Malo Inria Ifremer Université de Bourgogne IMT Atlantique Académie de Rennes Direction générale de la recherche et de l'innovation (DGRI) Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche Homer Alex National Science Foundation (NSF) National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Réseau Polytech Syl The University of Texas at Austin Texas A&M University Maria Sunny Houston Methodist Alex The University of Texas at San Antonio Tulane University The University of Texas at Dallas University of Louisiana at Lafayette D-Fi USA Rice University #innovation #socialimpact #decision #collective #research #highered #college #university #graduate #student #engineering #phd

OGS 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟰 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗛𝗣𝗖 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💻 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩? The Dynamics of Ecosystems and Computational Oceanography (ECHO) research group. 📅 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵? Thesis projects are expected to last about 6 to 8 months, however longer term perspectives are possible. 💶 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥? Projects are expected to exploit the federated services being developed within the PNRR project #𝗧𝗲𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗧 (Terabit Network for Research and Academic Big Data in ITaly), which will cover the full MHPC fee. 📣 Other opportunities for our students might be added: follow our social media to stay updated! More info and projects’ descriptions here:  https://lnkd.in/d2Vd3YP2 Are you interested in how to apply for these scholarships? Click here: https://lnkd.in/deqyJbP (DEADLINE: May 15th) SISSA Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Short survey : In your experience, what would be the 🎯10 biases (individual and collective) most likely to jeopardize #collective decision-making (e.g. ending a good innovation project for the wrong reasons)❓

🔭 Why I Oppose the Popularisation of Science 💀 Popularisation of science has become a celebrated trend, often portrayed as the gateway to inspiring future scientists and engineers. At first glance, this mission to make science "accessible" might seem noble, even necessary. However, I believe this movement, while well-intentioned, has profoundly negative consequences. Science is not a spectacle or an easy-to-grasp narrative; it is a rigorous, methodical pursuit that requires years of dedicated study. The problem with popularising science lies in creating an illusion—the illusion that scientific understanding is readily attainable without the necessary foundational knowledge. Watching captivating experiments, reading simplified science books, or consuming flashy videos on quantum physics, cosmology, or energy technologies might make people feel they understand the workings of our universe. But what they are encountering is merely the tip of the iceberg. Without years of mastering advanced mathematics, classical and quantum mechanics, and computational techniques, it is impossible to grasp the true essence of scientific inquiry. Popularisation, in this sense, can inadvertently trivialise the immense effort, skill, and intellectual labour required to genuinely contribute to science. Let us respect science for what it truly is—a challenging yet profoundly rewarding journey for those willing to embrace its complexity. What are your thoughts on balancing inspiring curiosity and maintaining intellectual integrity in science communication? #ScienceMatters #STEM #PlasmaPhysics #CriticalThinking #ScienceEducation #DeepThoughts

🌊 Exciting Opportunity for Researchers in Hydrodynamic Stability! 🌊 We are honored to invite you to present your recent research results at a special session on Hydrodynamic Stability at the 14th AIMS Conference on Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations, and Applications, happening in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from December 16-20, 2024 and hosted by New York University Abu Dhabi (American Institute of Mathematical Sciences) 🔗 Conference Details: [AIMS Conference Website](https://lnkd.in/diF7AmRX)   🔗 Special Session Information: [Session Details](https://lnkd.in/df7fj7Ag) This session will explore diverse perspectives on #hydrodynamic #stability, covering theoretical analysis, #PDE analysis, #dynamical systems, and other mathematical approaches, alongside #computational #simulations. Hydrodynamic stability plays a critical role in understanding natural and engineering systems, impacting phenomena like #laminar-#turbulent transitions and flow instabilities in complex geometries. Our goal is to bring together researchers from various disciplines to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange insights on topics such as theoretical frameworks for stability analysis, applied analysis on flow stability, and advanced computational methods for predicting and analyzing hydrodynamic instabilities. 📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2024. 📢 Interested in presenting? Contact me for an invitation to participate! Organizers: - Mohamed ALI (New York University Abu Dhabi) - Nader Masmoudi (NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences) - Peter Schmid (KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)) Looking forward to your contributions and seeing you in #AbuDhabi ! #AIMS2024 #FluidDynamics #Mathematics #ComputationalScience #InterdisciplinaryResearch

Russia, China set up joint academy of fundamental sciences The Sino-Russian Academy of Fundamental Sciences "is being created in Russia and China as a platform for bilateral cooperation in fundamental sciences - mathematics, physics, chemistry," Russia’s Lomonosov Moscow State University's press service said MOSCOW, May 17/ Russia’s Lomonosov Moscow State University and China’s Peking University signed a memorandum to establish the Sino-Russian Academy of Fundamental Sciences (SRAFS) in the run-up to the Russian president’s current state visit to China, the Russian university’s press service said. "The Sino-Russian Academy of Fundamental Sciences (SRAFS) is being created in Russia and China as a platform for bilateral cooperation in fundamental sciences - mathematics, physics, chemistry," it said. The initiative "will allow scientific establishments in both countries to join forces through close cooperation and friendship," the statement says. #business #finance #financialservices

In 2024, Monash Science researchers made remarkable discoveries across disciplines - from theorising Earth's ancient ring system to understanding how maternal diet influences offspring heart health. Through our world-first centre studying climate change's impact on weather patterns, investigations into pharmaceutical pollution effects on marine life, and strengthening mathematics education, our research continues to address diverse global challenges. Explore how our scientists are advancing knowledge across biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics, and physics and astronomy 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDwPtQY4 #MonashScience #MonashBiol Monash Chemistry #MonashEAE #MonashMaths #MonashPhysicsAstronomy

🌟 Thrilled to Announce My Latest Publication! 🌟 📖 Title: "Introducing an Effective Eighth-Order Iterative Method Utilizing Newton’s Interpolation to Address Challenges in Mathematical Physics" 📚 Published in: Asia Pacific Journal of Mathematics 📅 Date: November 2024 🔬 This research introduces a novel eighth-order, derivative-free iterative method for solving nonlinear equations, validated through applications in chemical engineering, mathematical physics, and real-world problems like the Van der Waals equation and the parachute problem. 🎯 Key Highlights: • Optimal eighth-order convergence adhering to the Kung-Traub conjecture. • Wide-ranging real-world applications for improved computational precision. 💡 This work represents a step forward in numerical analysis and demonstrates the transformative potential of mathematics in addressing complex challenges. 🙏 Grateful to my co-authors, the Asia International University for their support, and the Asia Pacific Journal of Mathematics for publishing this research. 📥 Dive into the publication here: https://lnkd.in/d5__z9ki Let’s innovate, inspire, and advance the world of mathematics together! 🌐 #GCWUF #NumericalAnalysis #Mathematics #Innovation #ResearchPublication #MathematicalPhysics #HigherEducation #Collaboration #STEM #WomenInSTEM

We are pleased to announce that our project titled "Existence, Uniqueness and Regularity of Problems in Degenerate Elliptic Differential Equations" has been approved for funding under the TÜBİTAK 2501 - Research Projects - US National Science Foundation (NSF) Bilateral Cooperation Program. The project will be conducted in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Yusuf Zeren from Yıldız Technical University, Department of Mathematics and Prof. David Cruz-Uribe from the University of Alabama, Department of Mathematics. The project aims to bring a new perspective to the theory of degenerate elliptic differential equations and to find solutions to important open problems in the field. We believe that our research will contribute to the scientific literature and advance the knowledge in our field. #TÜBİTAK #Research #Project #Mathematics #DifferentialEquations #NSF #Science #Academic #YildizTechnicalUniversity #UniversityofAlabama