Scriptapedia/System Dynamics Modeling Software and Online Resources

Modeling Software Venism - A simulation software used for developing, analyzing, and packaging dynamic feedback models. Vensim PLE (Personal Learning Edition) is software that gets you started in system dynamics modeling and is free for educational use and inexpensive for commercial use. Vensim PLE is ideal for classroom use and personal learning of system dynamics. iThink Architect (Stella) - A set of modeling tools to create professional simulations and presentations, and includes different software programs for various needs. AnyLogic - A multimethod simulation modeling software NetLogo - A free downloadable software that incorporates a programmable modeling environment for simulating natural and social phenomena Powersim - A set of simulation tools that cover various different needs for building simulations, running in-depth analyses and distributing solutions Online Resources University programs Region Country/ StateUniversity Research Centers / Groups Programs/ Courses OfferedAfrica South Africa, StellenboschStellenbosch UniversityNonePostgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development Introduction to system dynamics modeling Advanced system dynamics modeling Asia SingaporeNational University of SingaporeResidential College 4Junior & Senior level seminars on systems thinking China, Shanghai Fudan University NoneChina, XuzhouChina University of Mining and Technology NoneUndergraduate course in system dynamics India, MumbaiIndia Institute of Technology, BombayNoneSystem Dynamics: Modeling and Simulation for DevelopmentAustralia & New Zealand Australia, CanberraUniversity of New South Wales, CanberraNoneMasters and PhD in system dynamics research New Zealand, Wellington Victoria University of WellingtonNoneUndergraduate course in systems modeling Europe Norway, BergenUniversity of BergenSystem Dynamics GroupPhD in System Dynamics M.Phil. System Dynamics Joint European Master’s Program in System DynamicsNetherlands, NijmegenRadboud University NijmegenNoneJoint European Master’s Program in System Dynamics Master’s Specialization in Business Analysis and ModellingItaly, PalermoUniversity of PalermoCED4 System Dynamics Group Joint European Master’s Program in System DynamicsPortugal, LisbonUniversity of LisbonNoneJoint European Master’s Program in System DynamicsNorth AmericaUSA, Missouri Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. LouisSocial System Design Lab Master of Social Work with specialization in system dynamics Community based system dynamics Designing sustainable social policies and programs: A system dynamics approachUSA, MassachusettsWorcester Polytechnic InstituteNoneOnline Certificate course in System Dynamics Masters in System Dynamics Phd in System DynamicsUSA, MassachusettsMIT Sloan School of ManagementMIT Sloan System Dynamics GroupPhd in System DynamicsUSA, New York University at Albany, State University of New York Center for Policy Research Specialization in System Dynamics (at Masters and Phd levels) USA, MichiganUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor Center for the Study of Complex SystemsUndergraduate courses in Complex Systems Complex Systems Minor for undergraduates Graduate Certificate in Complex Systems Graduate courses in Complex Systems Professional Organizations Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science - An Austrian independent research institute, which aims to inspire the development of systems science by fostering systems research and supporting systems thinking. Creative Learning Exchange - A non-profit organization that aims to develop systems citizens in K-12 education who uses systems thinking, system dynamics, and an active learner-centered approach to meet the interconnected challenges that face them at the personal, community and global levels Society for Organizational Learning - SoL North America is a Massachusetts based nonprofit that facilitates connections between organizations, businesses, and individuals through organizational learning. System Dynamics Society - An international, nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging the development and use of System Dynamics and systems thinking around the world. The Society provides a forum in which researchers, educators, students, consultants and practitioners in the academic, corporate and public sectors interact to keep abreast of current developments, build on each other’s work and introduce newcomers to the field. Waters Foundation - A foundation that aims to build systems thinking capacity in schools throughout the United States and around the world Journals, Blogs and other resources System Dynamics Review - An online journal by members of the System Dynamics Society that publishes high quality, peer-reviewed advances in systems thinking and system dynamics and their applications to societal, technical, managerial, and environmental problems. The Systems Thinker - A website with a vast collection of articles, case studies, how-to guides and pocket guides related to systems thinking Systems & Us - A blog by Jenny Zhou and Andrew Frangos to spread the language of systems thinking, though analyzing every day problems from a feedback perspective Tune In - A series of podcasts on systems thinking