Midterm Workshop on Research Progress and Dissemination
Abstract
Programme
Monday, 26 May 2025 17:00-18:00 – Welcome Session
Introduction to the PRIN 2022 project, its objectives, current developments, and the aims of this intermediate workshop. Participants: members of the PRIN 2022 research group (the Urbino team and the Milan team), along with invited scholars—internationally recognized experts in the project’s field—Eugenia Colafranceschi (University of Western Ontario), Karen Crowther (University of Oslo), and Erik Curiel (University of Bonn). This session will be held at Palazzo Albani (Room D1), Via Timoteo Viti, 10, Urbino.
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 9:00-10:00 – Two Talks on Analogical Reasoning in Physics
This session will feature two short presentations by members of the PRIN research group (the Urbino team and the Milan team), each exploring different perspectives on the use and role of analogy in contemporary physics, followed by an open discussion. Discussants: Eugenia Colafranceschi (University of Western Ontario), Karen Crowther (University of Oslo), and Erik Curiel (University of Bonn). This session will be held at Palazzo Albani (Room D1), Via Timoteo Viti, 10, Urbino.
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 9:00-10:00 – Two Talks on Analogical Models in Contemporary Physics
A session dedicated to the role of analogy in theoretical modeling. The session will feature two brief presentations by members of the PRIN research group (the Urbino team and the Milan team), followed by a collective discussion aimed at exploring and critically assessing the methodological implications. Discussants: Eugenia Colafranceschi (University of Western Ontario), Karen Crowther (University of Oslo), Erik Curiel (University of Bonn), and Richard Dawid (University of Stockholm). This session will be held at Palazzo Albani (Room D1), Via Timoteo Viti, 10, Urbino.
Thursday, 29 May 2025 17:30-19:00 – Presentation and Dissemination of Project Results
This closing session will take stock of the progress made thus far within the PRIN 2022 project, present a summary of the outcomes of the preceding working sessions, and open a reflection on potential future developments and directions. Participants: members of the PRIN 2022 research group (the Urbino team and the Milan team), along with invited scholars—internationally recognized experts in the project’s field—Eugenia Colafranceschi (University of Western Ontario), Karen Crowther (University of Oslo), Erik Curiel (University of Bonn), and Richard Dawid (University of Stockholm). This session will be held at Palazzo Albani (Room D1), Via Timoteo Viti, 10, Urbino.
