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Non-UM Complex Systems Studies
(Workshops, Summer Schools, etc.)
The following are a selection of workshops, summer school programs, etc,
from around the world, i.e., not sponsored by CSCS at UM.
Posted on March 23, 2009
New England Complex Systems Institute Announcement
June 8-12, 2009: Complex Physical, Biological & Social Systems
June 15-19, 2009: Complex Systems Modeling and Networks
June 22-26, 2009: Methods for the Study of Complex Systems
- Target group:
These courses are intended for faculty, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and others who
would like to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of complex systems, and develop
methodological tools for conducting research in their respective fields.
Each week is the equivalent of a one semester course in a one week format. They may be taken
independently or consecutively. If desired, arrangements for credit at a home institution should
be made in advance.
See course descriptions online at:
http://www.necsi.edu/events/summer2009.html
Posted on February 9, 2009
Complex Systems and Social Simulations
CEU Summer University in Budapest
July 13-24, 2009
- Target group:
junior faculty, young researchers, postdoctoral fellows, MA and Ph.D.
students, and professionals from European and overseas universities
and research institutes on complex systems and social simulations
- Topics:
Each day in the course focuses on one tool of this encompassing
methodology. CS methods include various mathematical models (nonlinear
systems, networks, statistical approaches), computer simulations (e.g.
systems dynamics, agent-based modeling). CS simulations are highly
computation intensive and pose problems of supercomputing and
parallelization.
The CSSS course offers lectures, tutorials and discussions on the
whole spectrum of the above. Lectures are from leading experts,
specifically focusing on CS concepts, modeling and (social)
simulation, followed by discussion.
Application deadline: 5 March, 2009
Please see the website for more details: www.sun.ceu.hu/complex
Posted on April 6, 2009
Computational Models of Political and Social Events
Mediterranean Island of Lipari just north of the coast of Sicily, Italy
July 18-25, 2009
- Target Group:
Researchers interested in the emerging field of computational social science,
especially but not exclusively computational political science theory
and simulation models,are encouraged to consider this as an opportunity to
learn more and become acquainted with a variety of research frontiers.
- Topics:
The focus of Computational Social Science is on rendering social theory into
computational constructs to investigate and experiment in situations where direct
observations of human behavior is not possible or not ethical. The development of
new theory and new insights that can be applied from the artificial to the natural
world.
The spirit of the new series is the same as the old one. In particular, all efforts
will be made to expose young researchers to formal lectures given by recognized authorities
in the field, while at the same time enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of one of the most
beautiful italian islands. Tutorial sessions will also take place and will be delivered
either by the Directors of the summer school or by qualified young scientists in their research
groups. The aim and scope of the tutorials is to provide knowledge that is perceived as fundamental
both to a young scientist willing to become scientifically active in the field and to a young
scientist simply willing to get acquainted with the area. Both the formal lectures and the tutorial
will be tailored to an interdisciplinary audience.
Aim and scope: The theme of the school Computational Models of Political and Social Events will focus
on mathematical and computational models in political science. The models of reference will be
sociopolitical complexity, governance, and socio-natural systems in evolving environments. There are
four lecture series, each of three hours, and four tutorials, each of one hour. Two series of lectures
are devoted to computational and mathematical modeling for political events, with special emphasis on
event data analysis, agent-based modeling, while the other two are devoted to game theory and group
behaviour. The tutorials will cover the most recent advances in Data Mining, Statistics and foundation
of political science.
Application Deadline: 30 April, 2009
Please see the website for more details:
http://lipari.cs.unict.it/LipariSchool/SocialScience/
Past Events:
Posted on January 22, 2008
Complex Systems and Social Simulations
CEU Summer University in Budapest
July 7-18, 2008
- Target group:
MA and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, researchers and
professionals. Undergraduates without a university degree will not be
considered.
- Topics:
CSS and Innovation, Social Networks, CSS in Political Science, CSS Tools
with a Special Emphasis on Simulation, Bio-Inspired CSS Models, Efficient
Studies of CSS: Supercomputers and Grids, Evolutionary Game Theory and
Social Systems, CSS in Socio-Economics, CSS in Sociology
Application deadline for scholarship applications: 14 February, 2008
Application deadline for fee-paying applications: 30 May, 2008
Please see the website for more details: www.sun.ceu.hu/complex-systems/
Posted on March 20, 2007
The CASOS 2007 Summer Institute
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.
June 25-July 1, 2007
Please see the website for more information: http://casos.isri.cmu.edu/events/summer_institute/2007/
Posted on December 8, 2006
Complex Systems Summer Schools
Summer 2007
The annual Complex Systems Summer Schools provide an intensive
introduction to complex behavior in mathematical, physical, living,
and social systems for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Schools will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Beijing, China.
Applications are now available at http://www.santafe.edu/education/
indexCSSS.php.
- Program Details:
Santa Fe: June 3-29, 2007 at St John¡Çs College in Santa Fe, New
Mexico, USA. Directed by Dan Rockmore, Dartmouth College and Santa Fe
Institute (SFI); administered by the Santa Fe Institute (SFI).
Beijing: July 8 to August 4, 2007. Sponsored by SFI in cooperation
with The Institute of Theoretical Physics, the Chinese Academy of
Sciences (CAS). Co-directors: Dr. David P. Feldman, College of the
Atlantic and SFI, and Dr. Chen Xiao-song, Institute for Theoretical
Physics, CAS.
- General Description:
The Complex Systems Summer School offers an intensive four-week
introduction to complex behavior in mathematical, physical, living,
and social systems for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in
the sciences and social sciences. The schools are for participants
who want background and hands-on experience to help prepare them to
do interdisciplinary research in areas related to complex systems.
Each school consists of an intensive series of lectures,
laboratories, and discussion sessions focusing on foundational ideas,
tools, and current topics in complex systems research. These include
nonlinear dynamics and pattern formation, scaling theory, information
theory and computation theory, adaptation and evolution, network
structure and dynamics, adaptive computation techniques, computer
modeling tools, and specific applications of these core topics to
various disciplines. In addition, participants will formulate and
carry out team projects related to topics covered in the school.
Further details about topics and faculty at each school will be
posted as they become available.
- Eligibility:
Applications are welcome from all countries. Participants are
expected to attend one school for the full four weeks. All activities
will be conducted in English at both schools. No tuition is charged,
and some support for housing and travel expenses is available.
Enrollment is limited.
Applications are solicited from graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows in any discipline. Some background in science and mathematics
(including multi-variate calculus and linear algebra) is required.
Proficiency in English is also required.
Students should indicate school location preference when applying.
Placements may be influenced by restrictions in U.S. foreign visitor
policies.
- Application Requirements:
1. Current resume or CV. Include a clear description of your
current educational or professional status, and a list of
publications, if any.
2. A statement of your current research interests and comments
about why you want to attend the school (suggested length: one to two
pages).
3. Two letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work.
- How to Apply:
Online: Our online application form allows you to submit all of your
materials electronically (including a feature which allows your
recommenders to upload letters of recommendation directly to your
file). We strongly encourage you to apply online to expedite your
application.
Postal Mail/Courier: Applications sent via postal mail will also be
accepted. Include a cover letter providing your e-mail address and
fax number, and specifying whether you wish to be considered for a
travel scholarship. (This will not influence the review of your
application.) Do not bind your application materials in any manner.
Send application materials to:
Summer Schools
Santa Fe Institute
1399 Hyde Park Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501 USA
If applying via post, letters of recommendation may be sent
separately to the address above, or included in your application
package in sealed envelopes.
Deadline
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must
be received at SFI or electronically submitted no later than January
19, 2007.
Women, minorities, and students from developing countries are
especially encouraged to apply.
If you have further questions about the Complex Systems Summer
Schools, please e-mail summerschool@santafe.edu.
Posted on December 2, 2005
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
2006 Program Announcement
Undergraduate students work with faculty mentors on an individual
research project focused on some aspect of complex systems. SFI's
broad program of research is aimed at understanding both the common
features of complex systems and at comprehending the enormous
diversity of specific examples. Possible focus areas include adaptive
computation; computational aspects of complexity; energy and
information in biological computation; scaling laws in complex
phenomena; network structure and dynamics; robustness and innovation
in biological and social systems; and the dynamics of human social
interactions including state and market formation, economics as a
complex system, and the evolution of language.
This program is highly individualized. Each student works with one or
more faculty mentors on a specific, mutually selected project. The
project may be based on a suggestion from the SFI mentor, an idea
from the student intern, or a combination of the two. (You may find
it helpful to browse SFI's current research focus areas and past
intern projects to get a sense of possible project topics). The
initial weeks of the program will be devoted to meeting potential
mentors and determining the choice of project.
Participants are expected to be in residence approximately 10 weeks,
within an early-June to mid-August time frame.
- Support:
Housing and a partial board plan will be provided, at no cost to the
student, in single-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms at St.
John's College. Modest living stipends will also be provided to
interns during their stay, along with some support of round-trip
travel expenses from the home institution. Because Santa Fe lacks a
full public transportation system, autos are provided to participants
on a shared basis. Those interns who can bring their private
transportation are urged to do so.
- Eligibility:
Undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the
US are eligible to apply under the guidelines of the National Science
Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program. In
addition, thanks to modest funding from SFI's International Program,
undergraduate students who are citizens of a country in one of the
following international regions are eligible to apply for an
internship: Africa, China, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union,
India, or Latin America. Unfortunately, we are unable to support
undergraduate interns from other parts of the world at this time
(such as Australia, Canada, Japan, or Western Europe). Applications
will only be accepted from students who already hold a valid B-1 visa
to enter the US. The Santa Fe Institute is unable to sponsor
undergraduate students for US visas at this time.
For the purposes of this program, an undergraduate student is a
student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time)
leading to a bachelor's degree. Students who are transferring from
one institution to another and are enrolled at neither institution
during the intervening summer may participate. College seniors
graduating in 2006 are not eligible for this program nor are
graduating high school students who have not yet enrolled as
undergraduates.
Mathematical or computational skills or experience (particularly
knowledge of the rudiments of the Unix operating system and/or a
programming language, such as C) are favorably considered.
- Application Requirements:
* A current resume (CV).
* A statement of your current research interests and what
you intend to accomplish during your internship (suggested length one
to two pages).
* Three (3) letters of recommendation from scholars who
know your work.
* Official transcripts from each college or university
attended.
- How to Apply:
Online: Our online application form allows you to submit most of your
materials electronically (including a feature which allows your
referees to upload letters of recommendation directly to your file).
We strongly encourage you to apply online in order to expedite your
application.
Postal Mail/Courier: Applications sent via postal mail will also be
accepted. Include your e-mail address and fax number. Do not bind
your application materials in any manner. Send application packages to:
Research Experience for Undergraduates
Santa Fe Institute
1399 Hyde Park Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 USA
Transcripts and letters of recommendation: Transcripts must be
official. If you apply by postal mail, transcripts and letters of
recommendation may be included in the application package in sealed
envelopes, or they may be sent directly to the address above.
Deadline: All application materials must be postmarked or
electronically submitted no later than February 17, 2006.
Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
For further information about the program, please e-mail
reuinfo@santafe.edu, or call (505) 946-2746.
Posted on April 21, 2005
NAACSOS - http://www.casos.cs.cmu.edu/naacsos/
The University of Bologna announces its first Summer School on "Aspects of
Organizational Complexity". The school will be held in Bertinoro (Forli,
Italy) July 18th to 28th.
The summer school on "Aspects of Organizational Complexity" will provide
lectures and laboratory classes on computational techniques for modelling
the emergence of structures out of local interactions. Applications will
range from the stock market to ant colonies to inter-State relations to
the dynamics of the Internet. The URL of the summer school is at:
http://www.cs.unibo.it/schools/AC2005
Guido Fioretti
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Posted on March 29, 2004
Summer School: Models for Complex Systems in Human and Social Sciences
Summer School: Models for Complex Systems in Human and Social Sciences
Ecole Normale Suprieure de Lyon
Ecole Normale Suprieure de Lettres et Sciences Humaines
July 19-31, 2004
- Goals:
Although complex systems based methods are more and more used to model
social phenomena, there is no place in Europe where there are thought as
a whole. The aim of the school will be to develop the technical abilities
of the participants to build a simple model and to use it at its maximal
potential. The following aspects will be studied:
Description of the problem, modelling process, scaling aspects.
Choice of experimental protocols and of the best "measures"
in order to highlight observable phenomena via simulations.
Presentation of the main methods and their practical application,
without hoping exhaustivity during the 12 days of the school.
- Topics:
As we have just said, there is no place in Europe where are taught
in a systematic way the methods that can be used to model complex
systems in human and social sciences. Since these methods usually come
from other fields (mathematics, physics, computer science...),
they are often unknown.
The school we propose to organize will have the role to fill this gap
by proposing lectures given by world specialists of the domain and
directed to an audience of researchers (including graduate students)
working on modeling problems in human and social sciences.
The contents of the courses will relate more to the methods rather on the
application fields. Of course, the presented methods will be illustrated on
examples coming from human and social sciences, but our wish is to focus on
the methods rather than on specific particular case.
Computer simulations and experimentations will be studied under the format
of mini-projects.
- Speakers:
Lectures will be given in english, following the format of 4 sessions of 3
hours for each course, by:
Robert Axtell, Brooking Institution, USA,
Agent-Based Computational Modeling in the Social Sciences with
Applications to Economics
Rama Cont, Ecole Polytechnique, France,
Agent-based models of financial markets
Sorin Solomon, Jerusalem University, Israel,
Multi-agent theory,simulation and phenomena in Human and Social systems
Alessandro Vespignani,
Laboratoire de Physique Th\x{FFFF}orique, Orsay, France,
Structure and function of complex networks
Sara Franceschelli (ENS LSH),
Michel Morvan (ENS Lyon)
and Gerard Weisbuch (ENS Ulm)
will also teach and will ensure the scientific animation of the school.
- Organization:
The summer school will be organized by Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon
and hosted by the Ecole Normale de Lettres et Sciences Humaines. It will
take place from July 19 to 31 2004 (22 half days) in the Ecole Normale
Superieure de Lettres et Sciences Humaines, in Lyon, France. It will be one
of the major event organized in 2004 by the Institut des Systemes Complexes
(Complex Systems Institute) of Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon.
The two Ecoles Normales Superieures in Lyon are two of the most prestigious
places for higher education in France. One is specialized in sciences and the
other in literature and human sciences. The summer school will be one of the
first steps in the creation of long term collaborations between them.
They are installed on two campuses in the south of Lyon (close one to the
other) and own residences allowing to propose good quality accomodations to
the participants.
The organisation committee is composed by Sara Franceschelli (ENS LSH), Michel
Morvan (ENS Lyon) and Gerard Weisbuch (ENS Paris).
- Participants:
The participants will mainly be modelers having reasonable mathematical skills
(graduate education in Mathematics, or Computer Science or Physics). Researchers
from human or social sciences already having collaboration experiences with modelers
and so having some basic mathematical culture can also apply.
The school will be organized for both junior and senior researchers.
The number of participants is limited to 50, mainly coming from european countries.
- Fees:
A low financial participation will be requested from participants. More specific
information will be given in the next call for participation.
Posted on March 8, 2004
Tenth Annual Santa Fe Institute Graduate Workshop in Computational Social
Science Modeling and Complexity
11-24 July, 2004, Santa Fe, NM
The Santa Fe Institute is pleased to announce the tenth annual
Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science Modeling
and Complexity. The workshop will bring together a group of advanced
graduate students and a small faculty for an intensive two week study
of computational economic and social science modeling. The workshop
will consist of lectures by faculty, special topic seminars by members
of the Santa Fe Institute, and presentations of work in progress by
graduate student participants. The primary goal of the summer workshop
is to assist graduate students pursuing research agendas which include
a computational component. A significant portion of the workshop will
be devoted to analyzing and improving research being conducted by the
graduate student participants.
To get a better idea about workshop activities and focus, please take
a look at the prior workshop pages at http://zia.hss.cmu.edu/econ/
Participation at the workshop will be limited to fifteen graduate
students. Student travel (up to a reasonable limit), accommodations,
and living expenses will be supported by the workshop.
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