Collective motion of animal groups continues to capture the imagination of engineers and biologists alike. To engineers, collective motion provides inspiration for the design of robotic swarms that can perform tasks far beyond the capabilities of a single inexpensive robot. To biologists, emergent behaviors raise questions about decision-making and individual perception within the group. In this workshop we will learn about the process of going from mathematical models to laboratory and field experiments in order to validate a hypothesis. We will begin with looking at two different models of collective behavior and discuss the techniques and challenges in data collection used to validate these models. We will then ask the question of whether collective behavior can be modulated? This will motivate a discussion on the use of robots in interactive experiments both for use in animal behavior as well as for field deployment where robots can aid in search and rescue. The format of the workshop will involve going through some recent papers in these areas, watching experimental videos, and discussing results.