South Africa Chapter Conference #InTheLoop
South Africa Chapter Annual Conference
Transforming our World of Systems
November 16 – 18 | FREE Registration
The South Africa System Dynamics Chapter (SASDC) is hosting its 10th annual Conference to create a networking platform for researchers to present novel work that contributes to data analytics, systems thinking, System Dynamics, systems engineering, and operations research.Â
To celebrate reaching a decade milestone at the conference registrations are FREE! The theme is Transforming our World of Systems. The program includes presentations and workshops.
Upcoming Events
Nov 9 |Â The Lobster Game: Experiential Learning of System Dynamics Through Serious Gaming
Nov 10 |Â Teaching Biology and Scientific Practices through System Dynamics Modeling and Simulations
Nov 15 |Â Joint SIG Meeting (Environmental, Energy, Water, and Agriculture & Water)
Nov 17 |Â Pre-College Education SIG Meeting
From Our Community
Newsletter: The Connector | iseesystemsÂ
Recording:Â Modeling the New York State Electric Grid Transformation
Recording & Resources:Â Data & Uncertainty in System Dynamics
Reading:Â How to Choose Carbon Offsets That Actually Cut EmissionsÂ
Call for Papers [Deadline Extended]:Â Forecasting of Technological Systems using Artificial Intelligence and System Dynamics
Learning
Master’s Degree in System Dynamics
University of Bergen
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Introduction to Game Design
MIT (edX)
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Jobs
Research Associate in Dynamic Systems Modelling | University of Sydney
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food System Transformation | CSIRO
Applied Complexity Fellow, Belief Dynamics | Santa Fe Institute
Junior Scientist System Dynamics Work, Health & Technology | TNO
System Dynamics Expert | U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationÂ
Articles
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
From Climate Endgame to Climate Long Game –Â read
Systems
How Can a Community Pursue Equitable Health and Well-Being after a Severe Shock? Ideas from an Exploratory Simulation Model –Â read
Emergence of a Norm from Resistance: Using Simulation to Explore the Macro Implications of Social Identity Theory –Â read
Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation
Conflicting Information and Compliance with COVID-19 Behavioral Recommendations –Â read
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