Symposium in Sterdyń "Complexity of structures and self-organization of matter", 17-19.11.2017
On November 17-19th 2017, a symposium of the Center for Advanced Studies titled "Complexity of structures and self-organization of matter” took place in the Ossoliński Palace in Sterdyń.
Symposium, organized by the director of the CSZ Prof. Stanisław Janeczko and Prof. Mirosław Karpierz, Dean of the Faculty of Physics WUT and Prof. Marek Trippenbach (Faculty of Physics WUT) was based on the interaction of humanities, natural sciences and exact science, in the form of lectures by professors and young scientists and panel discussions aimed at defining and creating common platforms for interdisciplinary cooperation. Among the numerous group of participants, representing Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw University and "Artes Liberales" University of Warsaw, took part, among others, in the following events. Prof. Marek Kuś (Center of Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences), Prof. Andrzej Nowak, University of Warsaw; Prof. Jan Słyk, PW; Prof. Marek Konarzewski, University of Warsaw.
We invite you to watch photos of the event in the gallery.
The main ideas of Symposium:
Humanities and science appear to us as two very distinct worlds, although both fascinating, are nonetheless mutually impenetrable. They are governed by other laws, different research methods, different criteria, different values. In modern times, however, the traditional division of scientific disciplines is slowly beginning to fade away and the most fascinating discoveries appear at the crossroads of different disciplines. In the past, there have already been periods in the history of civilization development, during which unprecedented development has been carried out thanks to the crossing of traditional borders. This was the case in ancient Athens, in China during the reign of the Song Dynasty and in Renaissance Florence, in Vienna during Mozart and Freud, in Edinburgh during the Enlightenment and in Calcutta at the turn of the century. So maybe it is worth talking, exchanging experiences and learning from each other? The symposium set itself such a goal. It brought together physicists, biologists, mathematicians and humanists to discuss common areas of scientific interest, define penetrating research goals and create common platforms for interdisciplinary cooperation.