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
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 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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Recent News
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Upcoming Events
Health Policy SIG Networking and Collaboration Event
Please join us for our quarterly Health Policy SIG virtual social hour! Agenda: TBD
Recent Business cases
Solving Bottlenecks in Dairy Production Facilities with System Dynamics
Solving Bottlenecks in Dairy Production Facilities with System Dynamics EXECUTIVE Summary FrieslandCampina faced potential bottlenecks in production due to the merging of two factories. They hired SD&Co which employed system dynamics simulation models to predict...
A Design Value Calculator: A System Dynamics Boardgame
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The World Bank Uses System Dynamics to Identify Root Causes of Poverty
The World Bank Uses System Dynamics to Identify Root Causes of Poverty EXECUTIVE Summary Madagascar has one of the highest poverty rates in the world. In 2022, an astonishingly three out of every four people in Madagascar lived below the poverty line. Poverty has...
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