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. 

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 | The Lobster Game: Experiential Learning of System Dynamics Through Serious Gaming

Nov 10 | Teaching Biology and Scientific Practices through System Dynamics Modeling and Simulations

Nov 15 | Joint SIG Meeting (Environmental, Energy, Water, and Agriculture & Water)

Nov 17 | Pre-College Education SIG Meeting

Nov 24 | Sustainable Assets: Transition to Zero Emissions

From Our Community

Newsletter: The Connector | iseesystems 

Recording: Modeling the New York State Electric Grid Transformation

Recording & Resources: Data & Uncertainty in System Dynamics

Reading: How to Choose Carbon Offsets That Actually Cut Emissions 

Call for Papers [Deadline Extended]: Forecasting of Technological Systems using Artificial Intelligence and System Dynamics

Learning

Master’s Degree in System Dynamics
University of Bergen
Learn More & Apply

Introduction to Game Design
MIT (edX)
Learn More & Enroll

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 Administration 

Articles

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
From Climate Endgame to Climate Long Game – read

Systems
How Can a Community Pursue Equitable Health and Well-Being after a Severe Shock? Ideas from an Exploratory Simulation Model – read

Emergence of a Norm from Resistance: Using Simulation to Explore the Macro Implications of Social Identity Theory – read

Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation
Conflicting Information and Compliance with COVID-19 Behavioral Recommendations – read

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