PAN-Metrics seminars

13 11 2024

We would like to invite you to a new series of seminars organized by the Department of Computational Social Sciences (head: Prof. Artur Pokropek). PAN-Metrics seminars will cover the topics of methodology and measurement in the broadly defined social sciences.

The first meeting will be held online on November 18 at 4 p.m. (16:00).

The speaker will be Dr. Maciej Pankiewicz (University of Pennsylvania), who will give a presentation entitled: Innovative Applications of Large Language Models in Research: A Focus on Education.

Abstract:

In this presentation, I will explore the transformative role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in educational research. I’ll begin by discussing LLM techniques used in my research, such as prompt engineering, few-shot learning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and embeddings, highlighting how these methods enhance data analysis and interpretation. I’ll introduce examples using diverse data sources—including video recordings, discussion forums, and programming datasets—to demonstrate the flexibility and breadth of LLM applications. Through projects like JeepyTA, I’ll show how LLMs may be used to impact learning processes, enabling personalized learning experiences, and opening new avenues for data-driven educational studies.

Please contact us to receive the Zoom link at marek.muszynski@ifispan.edu.pl.