The initiative of forming peer-mentoring groups appeared at the previous ISDC in Delft in July 2016. The main purpose of such a group is to  allow fellow system dynamicists from all over the world with a wide range of SD experience  to learn the methodology of SD and build upon the body of knowledge.

Reasons to join a peer mentoring group

• to increase effectiveness and progression of students research followed by significant professional development 

• to receive feedback and constructive peer criticism, which is especially important for students who are at the beginning stage of their SD journey.

Process (subject to change)

• Google Hangouts/Zoom/Skype

• 1 hour meeting: 15 min presentation by one member, 45 min discussion

• Number of participants: up to 10 people

Peer mentoring groups are formed based on participants mutual research interests/topics:

• Agriculture and food

• Asset dynamics

• Biomedical

• Business

• Conflict, defense, and security

• Economics

• Education

• Energy

• Environmental

• Health policy

• Model analysis

• Pre-college education

• Psychology and human behavior

• Social impact

• Transportation

• Water