Explores scientific fraud, research integrity, guidelines, and notable cases like the Schön scandal, emphasizing the importance of upholding honesty and professionalism in scientific research.
Outlines the structure and expectations of the Environmental Growth and Sustainability II course at EPFL, focusing on group projects and evaluation criteria.
Covers experimental methods, critical thinking, scientific fraud, and the importance of doubt in science, using various examples to illustrate key concepts.
Delves into the impactful journey of Ellen Silbergeld, highlighting her dedication to uncovering health risks and advocating for public health policies.
Discusses the history and impact of open source software, open data, and open science, emphasizing the benefits of sharing information in the digital age.
Explores the retirement of a physics professor at EPFL and his significant contributions to the field, emphasizing creativity, humility in science, and the transformative power of research.
Explores deep boreholes, underground studies, and geothermal drilling, emphasizing the significance of going deep for scientific research and technological advancements.
Emphasizes the critical importance of understanding statistics to avoid errors in research and decision-making, using motivating examples and practical exercises.
Introduces Selectus, a tool supporting academic selection processes like faculty recruiting and promotion, developed by frentix GmbH in collaboration with ETH Zurich.
