35.1051, Summer Schools: Speech Technology: Charting New Futures / Netherlands

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Subject: 35.1051, Summer Schools: Speech Technology: Charting New Futures / Netherlands

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Date: 18-Mar-2024
From: Matt Coler [m.coler at rug.nl]
Subject: Speech Technology: Charting New Futures / Netherlands


Speech Technology: Charting New Futures

Host Institution: University Groningen
Website: https://www.rug.nl/education/summer-winter-schools/speech-tec
hnology/?lang=en

Dates: 03-Jun-2024 - 07-Jun-2024
Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland

Focus: == What will you learn? ==
- Foundational knowledge: Grasp the core principles of speech
technology, gaining insights into its current landscape and future
potential.
- Creative application: Creatively apply speech tech principles
through engaging activities.
- Futuring skills: Develop skills in future trend forecasting and
scenario planning. Anticipate and shape the future of this field.
- Design thinking: Explore speculative design to materialize your
ideas. Transform abstract concepts into tangible prototypes for
articulating and visualizing tomorrow’s of speech technology
applications.
- Ethical insights: Gain understanding of the ethical implications in
speech tech. Explore the balance between innovation and ethical
responsibility.
- Collaborative synthesis: Bring together your learnings to
collaboratively craft a manifesto for inclusive speech interfaces,
embodying a collective vision for the future of speech tech.

== How will you learn it? ==
- Engaging lectures and discussions by field leaders.
- Hands-on lab work for practical experience.
- Collaborative group activities and scenario mapping workshops.
- Inspirational guest speakers and panel debates.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a community redefining the
intersection of technology, ethics, and the arts. Apply now and shape
the conversation on the new era of technological innovation!
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's / Master's

Special Qualifications:
This program is designed for anyone interested in the topic. It is an
entry-level summer school for all. No prior knowledge is required.

We predict the students from some disciplines may be particularly
interested. In order of relevance:

- Emerging Tech and Innovation Studies: Those involved in broader
fields of emerging technology, innovation studies, or science and
technology studies will find the course's focus on the future
implications and ethical considerations of speech technology
particularly relevant.

- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Responsible User Experience
(UX) Design: Students and professionals in HCI and UX Design programs
will benefit from exploring how speech interfaces can enhance user
experience and accessibility in technology design. The course provides
practical examples of user-centered design principles in speech
technology applications.

- Computer Science and AI students: Ideal for those enrolled in BSc or
MSc in Computer Science, particularly with a focus on Artificial
Intelligence. This summer school offers a reflection on how speech
technology is developed and integrated into AI systems, providing
valuable insights for both theoretical research and practical
application.

- Linguistics and Phonetics students: Students in Linguistics and
Phonetics will find this summer school bridges the gap between
theoretical linguistic models and their application in speech
synthesis and recognition, offering a unique perspective on the
intersection of language and technology.

- Cognitive Science and Psychology: For those in Cognitive Science or
Psychology, especially those focusing on human-computer interaction,
this summer school  offers topics of interest.

It is expected that the participants have a sufficient command of the
English language to actively participate in the discussions and to
present their own work in English. Some programming skills would be an
asset but this is not a requirement.

Description:
== What is speech technology now and what can it become?  ==
Join this  five-day journey designed for the innovators, the dreamers,
and the hands-on learners. Dive into a dynamic curriculum that blends
the arts, ethics, design and technology. Engage in stimulating
discussions and thought-provoking lectures. Experience a unique
convergence of human-centered design and futuring, opening new
horizons in how we think about and interact with technology.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Clinical Linguistics
                     Cognitive Science
                     Computational Linguistics
                     Forensic Linguistics

Tuition:  euros
Tuition Explanation: Our summer school adopts a proportional fee
structure, which amounts to 1.5% of the per capita Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) of the student's country of residence. However, this fee
is subject to a maximum limit of €250. We use this website to see GDP
per capita
https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPDPC@WEO/IND/BGD

For instance: A student residing in Ukraine would be charged a fee of
€75. This figure is calculated as 1.5% of Ukraine's GDP per capita in
2024, which is €5,027 ($5,530) . Conversely, a student from the
Netherlands would pay a fee of €250. Although 1.5% of the Netherlands'
GDP per capita in 2024 (€60,000) would ordinarily amount to €900, the
fee is reduced to €250 to adhere to the maximum cap.

Registration: 18-Mar-2024 to 15-Apr-2024

                Email: speechtechsummerschool at rug.nl

Apply on the web: https://www.rug.nl/education/summer-winter-schools/s
peech-technology/speech-technology

Registration Instructions:
To apply, kindly fill out the online application form in the link
above. Please note that you will be asked to upload the following
documents:

A one paragraph motivation letter in which you (a) introduce yourself
and your research interests; (b) mention what part of the summer
school appeals to you the most and why; (c) let us know what you hope
to achieve by attending the summer school



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