Northwestern
Institute on Complex Systems (NICO)
and
Center
for Connected Learning (CCL) and Computer-Based Modeling
Present
A
Hands-On Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling Using
NetLogo
Wednesday, May 21st 2008
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Chambers Hall
Lower Level Classroom
Fee: $100.00 (Cash or check only)
Please note: Enrollment is limited! Payment is due upon
registration!
Agent-based
modeling (ABM)
is a powerful technique that allows a new look into complex systems and
situations. ABM has been used to create robust simulations of social and
natural phenomena in areas as diverse as engineering, political science,
biology, business processes, materials science, evolution, public health, and
anthropology. The agents used in ABM are autonomous entities with
properties and behaviors, thus they have a close relationship to real world
objects and are easy to develop and analyze. This workshop will utilize a
hands-on approach to learning ABM using NetLogo. NetLogo is a free,
widely-used ABM development environment created by long-time NICO member, Uri
Wilensky who also directs the Center for Connected Learning (CCL) and
Computer-Based Modeling. The workshop will start out with a discussion of ABM
concepts, techniques and examples. After that workshop participants will
be led through the development of a set of models that start from a seed model
and build in complexity to create a highly generalizable and useful end
model.
The
workshop will be run by NICO Post Doc Bill Rand, who will be professor of
Marketing, Decision & Information Technology and Computer Science at the
Interested
parties should send an e-mail including their name, affiliation, contact
information, and e-mail address, to address@hidden.
