{"id":487,"date":"2018-04-11T15:05:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T15:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philosophy-blog.cah.ucf.edu\/?p=487"},"modified":"2018-07-23T14:24:38","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T14:24:38","slug":"ucf-student-uses-math-philosophy-skills-to-score-summer-project-at-harvard","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/philosophy\/news\/ucf-student-uses-math-philosophy-skills-to-score-summer-project-at-harvard\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF Student Uses Math, Philosophy Skills to Score Summer Project at Harvard"},"content":{"rendered":"

A UCF math major<\/a> is headed to Harvard University this summer to study forest ecology through an interdisciplinary research project that combines philosophy, math algorithms and principles of ecology.<\/p>\n

Evan Waldmann credits working with Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jonathan Beever and his team for helping him land a Research Experience for Undergraduates grant from the National Science Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Waldmann has been investigating the relationship between sounds that are perceived as natural and those that are human-created. Understanding that relationship is important especially here in Central Florida, which faces extensive suburban development. Soundscape ecology can track the effects of that development on wildlife and provide data to help measure public perception of noise, from vehicle traffic to social events.<\/p>\n

To advance this goal, Waldmann helped analyze a vast data set of natural and human-made sounds using \u201cbig data\u201d algorithms written in the R<\/em> programming language.\u00a0 At the same time, he learned principles of ecology and the knowledge- and value-claims that support them.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsing approaches that bridge the humanities and science, Waldmann developed a broad set of interdisciplinary research skills that positioned him to win the REU,\u201d Beever says. \u201cWe are thrilled for Evan. This is an example of the power of interdisciplinary research.\u201d<\/p>\n

Waldmann, a third-year honors student who plans to pursue a doctorate in theoretical neuroscience or machine learning, said he is excited about having the opportunity to work with Harvard senior ecologist Jonathan Thompson, a leader in forest ecology.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope to continue some of my current research, which focuses on how to quantify biodiversity and anthropogenic effects on an ecosystem using only sound,\u201d Waldmann says. \u201cBeing able to do this would mean having better justifications for conservation of lands in danger of being destroyed from things like urban sprawl and pollution, created by the current rapid expansion of human populations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The REU is a highly competitive grant program that gives students an opportunity to participate in challenging research projects nationwide. The grants include a stipend and in many cases assistance with travel and housing.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving an interdisciplinary education gave me the flexibility to apply to six or seven different REU programs across multiple disciplines such as neuroscience, mathematical modeling in ecology, and efficient computing,\u201d Waldmann says. \u201cThese experiences have given me a different perspective on life that has made me push myself to achieve all that I can.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are a student interested in applying for a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates grant or other STEM scholarships, please contact the Office of Prestigious Awards at\u00a0opa@ucf.edu<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A UCF math major is headed to Harvard University this summer to study forest ecology through an interdisciplinary research project that combines philosophy, math algorithms and principles of ecology. 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