Bridging AI & Society – Interdisciplinary ML Education
We are Dr. Christoph Weisser and Dr. Knut Zoch, two educators with backgrounds in applied statistics and experimental physics. Together, we design and teach interdisciplinary courses and workshops that explore both the technical foundations of machine learning and the societal questions raised by artificial intelligence.
Our formats are interactive, adaptable, and discussion-driven — ranging from short workshops to multi-day academies.
What We Do
Our courses help participants:
- Build a clear understanding of core machine learning ideas
- Experiment hands-on with data and simple models
- Reflect on the societal, ethical, and regulatory implications of AI
- Connect technical knowledge with perspectives from their own disciplines
We adapt each program to its audience — from compact university seminars to intensive summer schools.
Experience and Partners
Our teaching has been part of programs run by the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (German National Academic Foundation) and in collaboration with other academic institutions.
Courses have taken place in settings such as St. John’s College, Cambridge (UK), Ljubljana (Slovenia), and Banz Abbey (Germany), bringing together participants from diverse academic backgrounds.
For more about us — including contact details — see the About page.
💡 Curious about what the course looks like in practice? Visit our latest iteration: Banz 2025 Course Website »