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Complex Systems Summer School 2011

2011-06-27T04:36:55Z

Kharris: /* WHAT'S NEW?!?! */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Welcome to the 2011 Complex Systems Summer School!

Please stay tuned as we add more content to these pages.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone on June 8th.

David Krakauer,

Program Director, 2011 SFI Complex Systems Summer School

'''Please sign up for [[Alfred Hubler's Nonlinear Dynamics Lab 2011 | Alfred Hubler's Nonlinear Dynamics Lab]]'''

==WHAT'S NEW?!?!==

19:38, 23 June 2011 (UTC) Clio will be holding a GIS (Geographic Awesome Systems) Crash Course (with Nathan), next week, when we're all fried. Go to After Hours to voice your opinions about potential good days to do this....'''THIS WILL BE TUESDAY AT LUNCH'''

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The Participants pages are up! If you haven't done so yet, please login to edit your wiki stub.
At the very least, answer the questions below and post a photo.

Start thinking about what (if any) tutorials or lectures you might want to give to your CSSS-mates, or what kinds of working groups you'd like to see organized.

Questions to get you started:
* What are your main interests? Feel free to include a "pie in the sky" big idea!
* What sort of expertise can you bring to the group?
* What do you hope to get out of the CSSS?
* Do you have any possible projects in mind for the CSSS?

Also, Please visit [http://www.facebook.com/pages/SFI-Complex-Systems-Summer-School/195552467134324?sk=wall&filter=2 the Complex Systems Summer School Facebook Page]

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-24T19:33:34Z

Kharris: /* Booty - June 28 */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Use this space to organize your own after hours activities.

==Booty - June 28==
Find the treasure! Tuesday the 28th starting at 8:00 at the field behind the gym. Be prompt and bring running shoes (or something that will get you through ~3 miles on mixed terrain at a fairly slow pace), a flashlight (if you have one), and $5 for hydration. Sign up below for a (potentially) life changing experience and at minimum a solid break from lectures: 
1. JP -- WOOOOOOHOOO!!! 
2. yaaaay - Kam 
3. 

==Geographic Information Systems and You!==

Clio can do a short course in GIS next week if interested, please sign up below and maybe write your background (jk, I know everyone's background by now). Perhaps Nathan can chime in, as he is a GIS expert super hero. We can do it at lunch if you want.

Questions: what software do i need? none. is gis fun? it can be... what will i learn? how to do spatial analysis on anything (location of schools...rivers...people's IP addresses...)

Clio is attending 
Cali 
Nini 
Kam - I am so there 
Cristina M. 
Nadja - sounds good Clio :-) 
Andrew T. 
Jason 

==Present your own research==

there are many others with very inspiring and ready to present research findings, so the idea would be to have a small session next '''Tuesday''' after lectures: let's say 4.30 - 6.00 (or longer, depending on how many of us want to / are ready to present) ...let's say 15 min each (so cut it down to the essentials! ...max 10 slides, if any!) and leave some room for discussion... so if you're ready and want some constructive feedback, just put here the title of your potential presentation, and we'll see if we get a critical mass that's interested:

- Aaron: Characterization of microbial promoter architectures for rational reengineering

- Cristina: "Marriage squeeze modeling" .

- Ed: "Shmoozing between enzyme kinetics and classical mechanics"

- Shweta: Role of bio-geochemical cycles in economic activities - Current inventory for US economy.

- Victor: current ideas in interdisciplinary education, as informed by case studies & interdisciplinarity philosophy

- Alexis: stuff related to maximum entropy, e.g., inductive reasoning, impossibility of scientific controversy, etc.

- ...

Week after (last week):

- Ryan: complexity

- Miles: "TCP/IP: Why the Internet is the internet." History of the early international spread of the Internet, and how the politics of the Cold War are embedded in the current network. 21 slides, 20 minutes, but it goes fast.

-Elliot Aguilar:"You got it from your mama: a probabilistic model of cultural genealogies."

- Nathan: "When does geography matter? From geosimulation to geovisualization."

-Josh A: "Robot Evolution"

- Sean: Cultural Evolution: The toughest gig in science

==Canyon Road Gallery Walk, Friday 5-7 PM==

Possible candidates for visiting: SITE Santa Fe, Canyon Road art walk, Santa Fe Museum of Modern Art (all free!).

Possibly followed by pizza at Il Vicino. I've heard that Alfred Hubler endorses it.

I'm in. -Nora
 
Nini is going with this free madness as well

==Taos Earthships, Rio Grande Gorge, High Country==
Taos is a small town about 60 miles North of Santa Fe. It's known for the Taos Indian Pueblo, an artist colony, skiing, and the Taos Earthships. Depending on who's interested, we could stop by some wineries on the way up/down. The drive up alone is worth it.

Which day is this trip? -Nora

We'll be going this Saturday, leaving at 10:00am

Here's a link to the proposed route: [http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=St+John's+College,+Camino+De+Cruz+Blanca,+Santa+Fe,+NM&daddr=35.95257,-105.89925+to:US-64+W+to:Espanola,+NM&hl=en&sll=35.988007,-105.711823&sspn=0.846719,1.783905&geocode=FfM6IAIdKumv-SGbTeoLvFZoEQ%3BFbqXJAIdDhuw-SllKxaBwDYYhzHMpwy8Lvl_1A%3BFYLCLAIdPmGy-Q%3BFZhYJQIdrpSt-SkTO_AfiDwYhzFpPdgmCLwHRA&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1&t=h&z=10 Low Road/High Road to Taos]

Please add your car and seats if you have one 

Car 1: JP's Camry (4 seats) 
1. JP 
2. Jimmy James 
3. Andrew Tinka 
4. Ed 
5.

1. Nicolas Paez 
2. 
3. Yangjing Long 
4. 

Car 3: Tom's Car 
1. Tom 
2.Elliot Aguilar 
3. Tomas Veloz 
4. Guido Montufar 
(5). 

People who need rides: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

==Tent Rocks 25 June==
We're planning a 2-3 hour hike to Tent Rocks (45 min south of us, toward Albuquerque) sometime this weekend (the last weekend of the summer school).

Some information can be found at: 
[http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/rio_puerco/kasha_katuwe_tent_rocks.html Official Tent Rock site] 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasha-Katuwe_Tent_Rocks_National_Monument the Wiki of Tent Rock (including more pictures)] 
[[File:TentRocks.jpg]]

Nini has rented a car. We'll be assembling at 900 at the Visitor's Circle.

1. Nini (will rent a car) 
2. Evelien 
3. Miles 
4. Nicolas 
5. 
...

==Community Lecture, 1930, 29 June==
From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes: The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior[http://santafe.edu/gevent/detail/public/408/] 
Presented by Ian Couzin (Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University) 

Anyone interested? - Nini

Yep, we have a shuttle already scheduled and seats reserved. No need to worry about transportation. -JP

==Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, VLA==

Im thinking of taking a trip to the carlsbad caverns, white sands and the VLA this weekend... we can also do some stargazing and perhaps stop at Roswell if people are interested since its on the way....

Its going to be an overnight trip... 2 days... just want to see if people might be interested... i realize its far... but the caverns and white sands come highly recommended for this part of the country...

I am open to doing this on the weekend after the program as well...

I can rent a car...

Heres the route I'm thinking....

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=St+John's+College,+Camino+De+Cruz+Blanca,+Santa+Fe,+NM&daddr=3225+National+Parks+Hwy,+Carlsbad,+NM+88220+(Carlsbad+Caverns+National+Park)+to:white+sands+to:NRAO+Very+Large+Array,+Old+Highway+60,+Magdalena,+NM&hl=en&ll=33.94336,-105.710449&spn=4.419525,9.832764&sll=33.897777,-105.67749&sspn=4.421888,9.832764&geocode=FfM6IAIdKumv-SGbTeoLvFZoEQ%3BFR9E6gEdbqLE-SG9sju99z3Ubg%3BFVUG9AEdKLap-SHDIL9nhxjRNg%3BFU7rBwId07qV-SG06Y_KW2f8zg&mra=ls&z=7

let me know if you're interested...

-Raghav

==NRAO Very Large Array==

National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Very Large Array

Its a bit of a hike... about a 3 hour drive... but should be totally worth it. Perhaps we could do this and los alamos together on the same day. -Raghav

Heres the description from the website(http://www.vla.nrao.edu/)-

The Very Large Array, one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. The data from the antennas is combined electronically to give the resolution of an antenna 36km (22 miles) across, with the sensitivity of a dish 130 meters (422 feet) in diameter.

I'd love to go and would be willing to rent a car and drive. Unfortunately Los Alamos is in a different direction (NW) than VLA by quite a lot. I suggest looking above for other trips in planning for Los Alamos.

I think this trip depends on when we go (when is Taos Earthships trip?) and whatever else people have planned for. Note that this trip is 3 hours and there's very little else besides VLA in that neighborhood of NM - this trip would be optimal if we can hook on this visit to any other attractions nearby (or in Albuquerque). Any suggestions? - Nini

If you do go to the VLA, I'd recommend combining it with a visit to Kelly Mine, an old ghost town near Magdalena which is pretty neat to poke around. There is also a great microbrewery in Socorro (called Socorro Springs). Also, the town of Magdalena is in the process of trying to make itself a mini-artists' haven, so it could be fun to poke around the galleries there. Any more questions about the region and I'll see what I can do; my mom is from Socorro, and I can ask her for further suggestions. -Nora

Mind signing up to indicate interest? 
1.
2. Chris G - Have a car, but all depends on when we go... 
3. Cali - I would go, looks cool (can rent a car, don't have one) 
4. Raghav - Definitely wanna go... Can rent a car 

==Stargazing==

I'd like to spend an evening star-gazing - maybe try to get far enough out of town to avoid major light pollution. The next new moon is July 1st, so we might look to do it towards the end of the program.

UPDATE: Given folks' schedules, let's plan for stargazing the evening of Wednesday, June 29th. Those of us working on projects will want to have the evening of the 30th free. I will work on a location and further details with JP. I will also keep an eye on the weather, in case it looks like we might be clouded out. July 1 would be our fall back date. Check back later for more details.

NB: Some people have expressed concern (perhaps hope) that I am organizing this trip as an excuse to make out in a remote location. Sadly, no; I really am nerd enough to want a quasi-scientific look at a clear night's sky. That is my full agenda, and I'm slightly embarrassed I'm not able to say otherwise. Of course, you are welcome to make out on this trip, but please be considerate of those of us who are not planning to do so.

- Miles

I'd be interested, might be able to get a telescope, and know a few locations. (JP) 
Cristina M.: Count me in and keep me informed. Great idea, Miles! 

Shweta S : I am also interested, but I have an early morning flight on 2nd July . So, I have to be at Peterson circle by 4 Am for the Pick up shuttle to airport. If possible, I am certainly in for Star Gazing, haven't done it for years. 

I am also very interested... but may fly out on the 1st in the evening... Could we perhaps do this on a weeknight? -Raghav

count on me if it is before July 2... -----Yangjing

I'm in as well! -David B

==Early morning hiking==

Would anybody would be interested in hiking the Atalaya Mountain Trail (or anywhere else) before dawn to watch the sunrise from the top?

When?

I am kind of tempted to do it on a weekday, but I may end up doing it alone. Unless a few people are interested, we could do it, let's say, this Saturday? The sun rises at about 5h45 these days.

==Swimming?==
Anyone want to go swimming with me (Ed)? There's a pool about 2 miles away that's open till 8:30, was thinking of walking down after class.

Count me in for the drowning. When? - Nini

I'd like to join -Yangjing
I'm in. Where do we meet?--Elliot Aguilar

==Museum Trip Friday June 24th==
It's $8 for admission to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. I want to go after lecture next week; sounds like a cool exhibit about the relationship between photography and contemporary art. Let's meet outside the student center at 4:30pm. The museum is open until 7pm. We can potentially grab dinner and drinks downtown afterwards.
I'll drive down in my car from St. Johns; I've got space for 4 more.

Note: let's join the Canyon Drive walk tomorrow instead. Free art > museums. :) -Nora 
Also, the art museum (modern/contemporary art) is free on Friday afternoons and close at 8. -Nini

==Frisbee==
Ok, look. I (Ed) like frisbee. By virtue of being into science, you people must at some level also like frisbee. So, let's play frisbee. There are lots of ways to do this:
1) Throwing
2) Throwing with our arms tucked in like T-Rex's
3) Imbibing beverages and throwing
4) Spinning the disc on our fingers (ooo fancy) and then throwing it
5) Playing cower (ask me for details)

Who has a disc? - Ed

I would be up for throwing, and also for a game of Ultimate. Thursday evening (the 16th) is free on our schedule. We can buy a disc. -Miles

I've got a disc. Just let me know whenever you want it. -AA

I am soo in. Cristina M.

I want to play cower! With beverages! -Kam

==A Nice Dinner Out==

The St. John's cafeteria is great, but Santa Fe is also the home of many unique, world-class restaurants. I would like to go out for a nice dinner some night and would love company. Any of the places below are kind of pricey and will require reservations, so please post preferences for date and location and I'll pull something together. Here are a few to get you started, with reviews and menus. - Cali (weakly prefers La Plazuela or Martín)

Epazote is one of my favorites and I've always been treated very well by the chef. I think that gets my vote. -[[JP]]

This sounds great - I'd be interested too. Fran.

Epazote (Contemporary Mexican)
[http://www.epazotesantafe.com/epazotesantafe/epazote.html Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d1742792-Reviews-Epazote-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/epazote-santa-fe Yelp]

La Plazuela (New Mexican)
[http://www.lafondasantafe.com/dining/laPlazuela.html Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d477193-Reviews-La_Plazuela_at_La_Fonda-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-plazuela-dining-room-santa-fe Yelp]

Restaurant Martín (Contemporary American)
[http://www.restaurantmartinsantafe.com/ Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d1539133-Reviews-Restaurant_Martin-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurant-martin-santa-fe Yelp]

The Ore House (New Mexican, Steak)
[http://www.orehouseontheplaza.com/ Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d459720-Reviews-Ore_House_On_The_Plaza-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/ore-house-on-the-plaza-santa-fe Yelp]

Other suggestions that are not necessarily New Mexican... 
Shibumi Ramen (cash only but supposedly awesome)
[http://www.shibumiramen.com/ Menu]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/shibumi-ramenya-santa-fe Yelp]

==Other Options==

Rafting down the Rio Grande Box.

[http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/events/SF/music.shtml Music on the Hill] Concert Series (at St. John's)

Great Sand Dunes (in Colorado)

Sandia Peak Tram (in Albuquerque)

[http://www.rodeodesantafe.org/ Rodeo de Santa Fe]

[http://ojospa.com/index.php Ojo Caliente hot springs Field Trip]

Chaco Canyon

[http://www.visitpagosasprings.com/things-to-do/activities/summer/hot-springs/ Soak in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs, CO]

==Mountain Biking==
I am looking for people interested in mountain biking either early morning, pre-dinner or on the weekend. If you don't have a bike there are a number of shops around town that rent. -Josh A

==Completed Events==

===Yoga Thursday, June 23rd, 7:30pm, soccer fields===

===SF Complex===
We're planning a trip to the [http://sfcomplex.org Santa Fe Complex] on Friday June 10 towards the evening.

UPDATE: We'll be making it an official trip. Shuttles will arrive at SJC 10 June at 6:00(18:00), return 8:00 (20:00).

===Soccer, Monday 13 June at 7 PM?===
(I saw this from Victor on the CSSS FB wall)

"Who's down for soccer this Monday evening, at 7?
Rsvp w/a comment
If you have a ball, bring it--and let us know in your rsvp
I think it makes sense if those of us who want to play meet up at the drop-off circle and then walk down to the athletic field cheers V"

===Who already presented their own research===

- Martin: the world's technological capacity to process information

- Yangjing: Relations Between Graphs

- Nadja: Coupling human-engineered systems to improve water management on mine sites

- Tomas: Chemical Organization Theory & Concept's Theory

- Stefani: Understanding prehistory through agent-based modeling and network analysis

===Ten Thousand Waves===

They say it's a "must-do" while here. Just put your name down here if interested. (Cristina M.)

How does Thursday after lectures sound? (JP)? 
//Cristina M: Thursday after lectures is perfect! Though they have this on Friday: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151999048206158. Thanks [[JP]]!
Given the talks on Thursday, Friday (if there is time) may be better. Do we need to make a reservation (they recommend so on several places on their website) EH.

I'd be happy for Friday night. There are some fairly large private tubs available. We should look into that. (JP)

Website: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/
Price list: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/RATES/price_list_summary.php

JP's Car! (hurray!) 
1.John Paul Gonzales 
2.Cristina M. 
3.Nini 
4.Evelien 
5.Raghav 

People Who Need Rides 
1. Fran 

===Bandelier Field Trip===
Trip to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandelier_National_Monument Bandelier National Monument] on Sat. June 18.

We're splitting this into two groups, unofficially dubbed the Hardcore Hikers and the Happy Campers.

We might string a visit to the [http://www.vallescaldera.gov/ Valles Caldera] and [http://www.lanl.gov/museum/ Bradbury Science Museum/Los Alamos] in as well.

From Stefani: I know the head archaeologist at Bandelier. I'll see if I can get him or his assistant to give us a brief talk.

Bandelier Trip Sign Up.

Bandelier and Los Alamos: These Cars Will Leave At 10:00AM

Car 1: JP's Camry (5 seats) 
1. John Paul Gonzales 
2. Nini Zhang 
3. Raghav Chawla 
4. Miles Townes 

Car 3: Tom Carter's car (can fit 4 or 5) 
1. Tom 
2. Yangjing Long 
3. Nicolas Paez 
4. 
5. Shweta Singh 

Car 4: Juniper (can fit 2 or 3) '''Not going to Los Alamos''' 
1. Yasushi (driver) 
2. Juniper 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Car: Rental car, Evelien driving - staying as long as we like in Bandelier, might skip Alamos 

1. Evelien (driver) 
2. Navigator: Eugenia 
'Achterbank ensemble:' 
3. Martin Gould 
4. Ed 
5. Randy C 

Car: Rental car, Michael driving 
1. Michael Sachs 
2. Zoe Hamstead 
3. Nadja Kunz 
4. Alejandro Fajardo 
5. Ryan James 

Hardcore Hikers: THESE CARS WILL LEAVE AT 9:00AM

Stefani's Mazda only for a 13-mile hike: 
1. Stefani Crabtree 
2. Cali Ellis 
3. Andrew Tinka 
4. Anand 
5. David B 

Lydia's car only for a 13-mile hike 
1. Lydia 
2. Alexis Toda 
3. Antoine 
4. Anna 
5. Michael J 

Nora's car only for a 13-mile hike 
1. Nora 
2. Josh A 
3. Erik 
4. 
5. 

 People who need rides 

1. 
2. 
3. 
4... 

===Yo La Tengo in Santa Fe, 17 June===

For anyone interested, they're playing in town.

I might be interested in attending if others are going - Josh 

Anna, Eugenia, and I just got tickets. http://www.thirstyearfestival.com/concerts.html#yo We have 1 more seat left in the car. -Lydia

===Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness===
I've been planning a full-weekend backpacking trip with a local friend of mine. We'd probably camp Friday night at the trailhead (or his parents cabin) to get an early start, set up camp, then do a lighter hike to summit Las Truchas, the second highest peak in NM. We'd return on Sunday. At a minimum, you'd need a backpack and sleeping bag. We might be able to rustle up other gear. Cars shouldn't be an issue.

Interest: 
1. Chris G. 
2. Kameron - I'm in! 
3. Fran (also have tent and stove if needed) 

===Los Alamos===

Los Alamos National Labs

From website: "Los Alamos National Laboratory is a premier national security research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation's most crucial and complex problems. Our primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Los Alamos of today emphasizes worker safety, effective operational safeguards & security, and environmental stewardship, while outstanding science remains the foundation of the Laboratory. In addition to supporting the Lab's core national security mission, our work advances bioscience, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, and physics disciplines."

Check it out at lanl.gov

I'd like to go, and I can rent a car if there's an interested group. -Clio

I'd like to go too! -Raghav

count me in! -ryan j

If this is 25th or 26th, I'd love to join! - Taka

I would like to go on 26th! - Tomas Veloz

Some people are going on to Los Alamos from the Bandelier/Valles Caldera trip this Saturday. - Nini

===Rodeo de Santa Fe, June 22===

Sign up for the Rodeo! Opening night

It's in town and we do need an extra car. (JP)

JP's Camry 
1. [[JP]] 
2. Fran 
3. Nini 
4. Cristina M. 
5. Evelien 

Juniper's car 
1. Juniper 
2. David B. 
3. Miles 
4.Michael J. 
5.Eugenia 

People who need rides 
1. Raghav - Can rent a car if needed 
2. Elliot Aguilar 
3. 
4.

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-24T16:45:54Z

Kharris: /* Geographic Information Systems and You! */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Use this space to organize your own after hours activities.

==Yoga Thursday, June 23rd, 7:30pm, soccer fields==

==Geographic Information Systems and You!==

Clio can do a short course in GIS next week if interested, please sign up below and maybe write your background (jk, I know everyone's background by now). Perhaps Nathan can chime in, as he is a GIS expert super hero. We can do it at lunch if you want.

Questions: what software do i need? none. is gis fun? it can be... what will i learn? how to do spatial analysis on anything (location of schools...rivers...people's IP addresses...)

Clio is attending 
Cali 
Nini 
Kam - I am so there

==Present your own research==

there are many others with very inspiring and ready to present research findings, so the idea would be to have a small session next '''Tuesday''' after lectures: let's say 4.30 - 6.00 (or longer, depending on how many of us want to / are ready to present) ...let's say 15 min each (so cut it down to the essentials! ...max 10 slides, if any!) and leave some room for discussion... so if you're ready and want some constructive feedback, just put here the title of your potential presentation, and we'll see if we get a critical mass that's interested:

- Aaron: Characterization of microbial promoter architectures for rational reengineering

- Cristina: "Marriage squeeze modeling" .

- Ed: "Shmoozing between enzyme kinetics and classical mechanics"

- Shweta: Role of bio-geochemical cycles in economic activities - Current inventory for US economy.

- Victor: current ideas in interdisciplinary education, as informed by case studies & interdisciplinarity philosophy

- Alexis: stuff related to maximum entropy, e.g., inductive reasoning, impossibility of scientific controversy, etc.

- ...

Week after (last week):

- Ryan: complexity

- Miles: "TCP/IP: Why the Internet is the internet." History of the early international spread of the Internet, and how the politics of the Cold War are embedded in the current network. 21 slides, 20 minutes, but it goes fast.

-Elliot Aguilar:"You got it from your mama: a probabilistic model of cultural genealogies."

- Nathan: "When does geography matter? From geosimulation to geovisualization."

-Josh A: "Robot Evolution"

- Sean: Cultural Evolution: The toughest gig in science

==Canyon Road Gallery Walk, Friday 5-7 PM==

Possible candidates for visiting: SITE Santa Fe, Canyon Road art walk, Santa Fe Museum of Modern Art (all free!).

Possibly followed by pizza at Il Vicino. I've heard that Alfred Hubler endorses it.

I'm in. -Nora
 
Nini is going with this free madness as well

==Taos Earthships, Rio Grande Gorge, High Country==
Taos is a small town about 60 miles North of Santa Fe. It's known for the Taos Indian Pueblo, an artist colony, skiing, and the Taos Earthships. Depending on who's interested, we could stop by some wineries on the way up/down. The drive up alone is worth it.

Which day is this trip? -Nora

We'll be going this Saturday, leaving at 10:00am

Here's a link to the proposed route: [http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=St+John's+College,+Camino+De+Cruz+Blanca,+Santa+Fe,+NM&daddr=35.95257,-105.89925+to:US-64+W+to:Espanola,+NM&hl=en&sll=35.988007,-105.711823&sspn=0.846719,1.783905&geocode=FfM6IAIdKumv-SGbTeoLvFZoEQ%3BFbqXJAIdDhuw-SllKxaBwDYYhzHMpwy8Lvl_1A%3BFYLCLAIdPmGy-Q%3BFZhYJQIdrpSt-SkTO_AfiDwYhzFpPdgmCLwHRA&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1&t=h&z=10 Low Road/High Road to Taos]

Please add your car and seats if you have one 

Car 1: JP's Camry (4 seats) 
1. JP 
2. Jimmy James 
3. 
4. 
5.

1. Nicolas Paez 
2. Ed Reznik 
3. Yangjing Long 
4. 

Car 3: Tom's Car 
1. Tom 
2.Elliot Aguilar 
3. Tomas Veloz 
4. Guido Montufar 
(5). 

People who need rides: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

==Tent Rocks 25 June==
We're planning a 2-3 hour hike to Tent Rocks (45 min south of us, toward Albuquerque) sometime this weekend (the last weekend of the summer school).

Some information can be found at: 
[http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/rio_puerco/kasha_katuwe_tent_rocks.html Official Tent Rock site] 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasha-Katuwe_Tent_Rocks_National_Monument the Wiki of Tent Rock (including more pictures)] 
[[File:TentRocks.jpg]]

Nini has rented a car. We'll be assembling at 945 at the Visitor's Circle.

1. Nini (will rent a car) 
2. Evelien 
3. Miles 
4. Nicolas 
5. 
...

==Community Lecture, 1930, 29 June==
From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes: The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior[http://santafe.edu/gevent/detail/public/408/] 
Presented by Ian Couzin (Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University) 

Anyone interested? - Nini

Yep, we have a shuttle already scheduled and seats reserved. No need to worry about transportation. -JP

==Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, VLA==

Im thinking of taking a trip to the carlsbad caverns, white sands and the VLA this weekend... we can also do some stargazing and perhaps stop at Roswell if people are interested since its on the way....

Its going to be an overnight trip... 2 days... just want to see if people might be interested... i realize its far... but the caverns and white sands come highly recommended for this part of the country...

I am open to doing this on the weekend after the program as well...

I can rent a car...

Heres the route I'm thinking....

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=St+John's+College,+Camino+De+Cruz+Blanca,+Santa+Fe,+NM&daddr=3225+National+Parks+Hwy,+Carlsbad,+NM+88220+(Carlsbad+Caverns+National+Park)+to:white+sands+to:NRAO+Very+Large+Array,+Old+Highway+60,+Magdalena,+NM&hl=en&ll=33.94336,-105.710449&spn=4.419525,9.832764&sll=33.897777,-105.67749&sspn=4.421888,9.832764&geocode=FfM6IAIdKumv-SGbTeoLvFZoEQ%3BFR9E6gEdbqLE-SG9sju99z3Ubg%3BFVUG9AEdKLap-SHDIL9nhxjRNg%3BFU7rBwId07qV-SG06Y_KW2f8zg&mra=ls&z=7

let me know if you're interested...

-Raghav

==NRAO Very Large Array==

National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Very Large Array

Its a bit of a hike... about a 3 hour drive... but should be totally worth it. Perhaps we could do this and los alamos together on the same day. -Raghav

Heres the description from the website(http://www.vla.nrao.edu/)-

The Very Large Array, one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. The data from the antennas is combined electronically to give the resolution of an antenna 36km (22 miles) across, with the sensitivity of a dish 130 meters (422 feet) in diameter.

I'd love to go and would be willing to rent a car and drive. Unfortunately Los Alamos is in a different direction (NW) than VLA by quite a lot. I suggest looking above for other trips in planning for Los Alamos.

I think this trip depends on when we go (when is Taos Earthships trip?) and whatever else people have planned for. Note that this trip is 3 hours and there's very little else besides VLA in that neighborhood of NM - this trip would be optimal if we can hook on this visit to any other attractions nearby (or in Albuquerque). Any suggestions? - Nini

If you do go to the VLA, I'd recommend combining it with a visit to Kelly Mine, an old ghost town near Magdalena which is pretty neat to poke around. There is also a great microbrewery in Socorro (called Socorro Springs). Also, the town of Magdalena is in the process of trying to make itself a mini-artists' haven, so it could be fun to poke around the galleries there. Any more questions about the region and I'll see what I can do; my mom is from Socorro, and I can ask her for further suggestions. -Nora

Mind signing up to indicate interest? 
1.
2. Chris G - Have a car, but all depends on when we go... 
3. Cali - I would go, looks cool (can rent a car, don't have one) 
4. Raghav - Definitely wanna go... Can rent a car 

==Stargazing==

I'd like to spend an evening star-gazing - maybe try to get far enough out of town to avoid major light pollution. The next new moon is July 1st, so we might look to do it towards the end of the program.

UPDATE: Given folks' schedules, let's plan for stargazing the evening of Wednesday, June 29th. Those of us working on projects will want to have the evening of the 30th free. I will work on a location and further details with JP. I will also keep an eye on the weather, in case it looks like we might be clouded out. July 1 would be our fall back date. Check back later for more details.

NB: Some people have expressed concern (perhaps hope) that I am organizing this trip as an excuse to make out in a remote location. Sadly, no; I really am nerd enough to want a quasi-scientific look at a clear night's sky. That is my full agenda, and I'm slightly embarrassed I'm not able to say otherwise. Of course, you are welcome to make out on this trip, but please be considerate of those of us who are not planning to do so.

- Miles

I'd be interested, might be able to get a telescope, and know a few locations. (JP) 
Cristina M.: Count me in and keep me informed. Great idea, Miles! 

Shweta S : I am also interested, but I have an early morning flight on 2nd July . So, I have to be at Peterson circle by 4 Am for the Pick up shuttle to airport. If possible, I am certainly in for Star Gazing, haven't done it for years. 

I am also very interested... but may fly out on the 1st in the evening... Could we perhaps do this on a weeknight? -Raghav

count on me if it is before July 2... -----Yangjing

I'm in as well! -David B

==Early morning hiking==

Would anybody would be interested in hiking the Atalaya Mountain Trail (or anywhere else) before dawn to watch the sunrise from the top?

When?

I am kind of tempted to do it on a weekday, but I may end up doing it alone. Unless a few people are interested, we could do it, let's say, this Saturday? The sun rises at about 5h45 these days.

==Swimming?==
Anyone want to go swimming with me (Ed)? There's a pool about 2 miles away that's open till 8:30, was thinking of walking down after class.

Count me in for the drowning. When? - Nini

I'd like to join -Yangjing
I'm in. Where do we meet?--Elliot Aguilar

==Museum Trip Friday June 24th==
It's $8 for admission to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. I want to go after lecture next week; sounds like a cool exhibit about the relationship between photography and contemporary art. Let's meet outside the student center at 4:30pm. The museum is open until 7pm. We can potentially grab dinner and drinks downtown afterwards.
I'll drive down in my car from St. Johns; I've got space for 4 more.

Note: let's join the Canyon Drive walk tomorrow instead. Free art > museums. :) -Nora 
Also, the art museum (modern/contemporary art) is free on Friday afternoons and close at 8. -Nini

==Frisbee==
Ok, look. I (Ed) like frisbee. By virtue of being into science, you people must at some level also like frisbee. So, let's play frisbee. There are lots of ways to do this:
1) Throwing
2) Throwing with our arms tucked in like T-Rex's
3) Imbibing beverages and throwing
4) Spinning the disc on our fingers (ooo fancy) and then throwing it
5) Playing cower (ask me for details)

Who has a disc? - Ed

I would be up for throwing, and also for a game of Ultimate. Thursday evening (the 16th) is free on our schedule. We can buy a disc. -Miles

I've got a disc. Just let me know whenever you want it. -AA

I am soo in. Cristina M.

I want to play cower! With beverages! -Kam

==A Nice Dinner Out==

The St. John's cafeteria is great, but Santa Fe is also the home of many unique, world-class restaurants. I would like to go out for a nice dinner some night and would love company. Any of the places below are kind of pricey and will require reservations, so please post preferences for date and location and I'll pull something together. Here are a few to get you started, with reviews and menus. - Cali (weakly prefers La Plazuela or Martín)

Epazote is one of my favorites and I've always been treated very well by the chef. I think that gets my vote. -[[JP]]

This sounds great - I'd be interested too. Fran.

Epazote (Contemporary Mexican)
[http://www.epazotesantafe.com/epazotesantafe/epazote.html Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d1742792-Reviews-Epazote-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/epazote-santa-fe Yelp]

La Plazuela (New Mexican)
[http://www.lafondasantafe.com/dining/laPlazuela.html Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d477193-Reviews-La_Plazuela_at_La_Fonda-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-plazuela-dining-room-santa-fe Yelp]

Restaurant Martín (Contemporary American)
[http://www.restaurantmartinsantafe.com/ Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d1539133-Reviews-Restaurant_Martin-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurant-martin-santa-fe Yelp]

The Ore House (New Mexican, Steak)
[http://www.orehouseontheplaza.com/ Menu]
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60958-d459720-Reviews-Ore_House_On_The_Plaza-Santa_Fe_New_Mexico.html TripAdvisor]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/ore-house-on-the-plaza-santa-fe Yelp]

Other suggestions that are not necessarily New Mexican... 
Shibumi Ramen (cash only but supposedly awesome)
[http://www.shibumiramen.com/ Menu]
[http://www.yelp.com/biz/shibumi-ramenya-santa-fe Yelp]

==Other Options==

Rafting down the Rio Grande Box.

[http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/events/SF/music.shtml Music on the Hill] Concert Series (at St. John's)

Great Sand Dunes (in Colorado)

Sandia Peak Tram (in Albuquerque)

[http://www.rodeodesantafe.org/ Rodeo de Santa Fe]

[http://ojospa.com/index.php Ojo Caliente hot springs Field Trip]

Chaco Canyon

[http://www.visitpagosasprings.com/things-to-do/activities/summer/hot-springs/ Soak in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs, CO]

==Mountain Biking==
I am looking for people interested in mountain biking either early morning, pre-dinner or on the weekend. If you don't have a bike there are a number of shops around town that rent. -Josh A

==Completed Events==

===SF Complex===
We're planning a trip to the [http://sfcomplex.org Santa Fe Complex] on Friday June 10 towards the evening.

UPDATE: We'll be making it an official trip. Shuttles will arrive at SJC 10 June at 6:00(18:00), return 8:00 (20:00).

===Soccer, Monday 13 June at 7 PM?===
(I saw this from Victor on the CSSS FB wall)

"Who's down for soccer this Monday evening, at 7?
Rsvp w/a comment
If you have a ball, bring it--and let us know in your rsvp
I think it makes sense if those of us who want to play meet up at the drop-off circle and then walk down to the athletic field cheers V"

===Who already presented their own research===

- Martin: the world's technological capacity to process information

- Yangjing: Relations Between Graphs

- Nadja: Coupling human-engineered systems to improve water management on mine sites

- Tomas: Chemical Organization Theory & Concept's Theory

- Stefani: Understanding prehistory through agent-based modeling and network analysis

===Ten Thousand Waves===

They say it's a "must-do" while here. Just put your name down here if interested. (Cristina M.)

How does Thursday after lectures sound? (JP)? 
//Cristina M: Thursday after lectures is perfect! Though they have this on Friday: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151999048206158. Thanks [[JP]]!
Given the talks on Thursday, Friday (if there is time) may be better. Do we need to make a reservation (they recommend so on several places on their website) EH.

I'd be happy for Friday night. There are some fairly large private tubs available. We should look into that. (JP)

Website: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/
Price list: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/RATES/price_list_summary.php

Question: Are we able and willing to pitch in together towards one of these large private tubs (or two, if necessary)? Furthermore, I might be able to rent a car for this event; if anyone else is interested in going, please do indicate whether or not you could contribute towards said rental. Feel free to contact me for coordination as well. [[User:Ronnie|Ronnie]]

JP's Car! (hurray!) 
1.John Paul Gonzales 
2.Cristina M. 
3.Nini 
4.Evelien 
5.Raghav 

People Who Need Rides 
1. Fran 
2. [[User:Ronnie|Ronnie]] 20:28, 23 June 2011 (UTC) (provisional, see above) 

===Bandelier Field Trip===
Trip to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandelier_National_Monument Bandelier National Monument] on Sat. June 18.

We're splitting this into two groups, unofficially dubbed the Hardcore Hikers and the Happy Campers.

We might string a visit to the [http://www.vallescaldera.gov/ Valles Caldera] and [http://www.lanl.gov/museum/ Bradbury Science Museum/Los Alamos] in as well.

From Stefani: I know the head archaeologist at Bandelier. I'll see if I can get him or his assistant to give us a brief talk.

Bandelier Trip Sign Up.

Bandelier and Los Alamos: These Cars Will Leave At 10:00AM

Car 1: JP's Camry (5 seats) 
1. John Paul Gonzales 
2. Nini Zhang 
3. Raghav Chawla 
4. Miles Townes 

Car 3: Tom Carter's car (can fit 4 or 5) 
1. Tom 
2. Yangjing Long 
3. Nicolas Paez 
4. 
5. Shweta Singh 

Car 4: Juniper (can fit 2 or 3) '''Not going to Los Alamos''' 
1. Yasushi (driver) 
2. Juniper 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Car: Rental car, Evelien driving - staying as long as we like in Bandelier, might skip Alamos 

1. Evelien (driver) 
2. Navigator: Eugenia 
'Achterbank ensemble:' 
3. Martin Gould 
4. Ed 
5. Randy C 

Car: Rental car, Michael driving 
1. Michael Sachs 
2. Zoe Hamstead 
3. Nadja Kunz 
4. Alejandro Fajardo 
5. Ryan James 

Hardcore Hikers: THESE CARS WILL LEAVE AT 9:00AM

Stefani's Mazda only for a 13-mile hike: 
1. Stefani Crabtree 
2. Cali Ellis 
3. Andrew Tinka 
4. Anand 
5. David B 

Lydia's car only for a 13-mile hike 
1. Lydia 
2. Alexis Toda 
3. Antoine 
4. Anna 
5. Michael J 

Nora's car only for a 13-mile hike 
1. Nora 
2. Josh A 
3. Erik 
4. 
5. 

 People who need rides 

1. 
2. 
3. 
4... 

===Yo La Tengo in Santa Fe, 17 June===

For anyone interested, they're playing in town.

I might be interested in attending if others are going - Josh 

Anna, Eugenia, and I just got tickets. http://www.thirstyearfestival.com/concerts.html#yo We have 1 more seat left in the car. -Lydia

===Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness===
I've been planning a full-weekend backpacking trip with a local friend of mine. We'd probably camp Friday night at the trailhead (or his parents cabin) to get an early start, set up camp, then do a lighter hike to summit Las Truchas, the second highest peak in NM. We'd return on Sunday. At a minimum, you'd need a backpack and sleeping bag. We might be able to rustle up other gear. Cars shouldn't be an issue.

Interest: 
1. Chris G. 
2. Kameron - I'm in! 
3. Fran (also have tent and stove if needed) 

===Los Alamos===

Los Alamos National Labs

From website: "Los Alamos National Laboratory is a premier national security research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation's most crucial and complex problems. Our primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Los Alamos of today emphasizes worker safety, effective operational safeguards & security, and environmental stewardship, while outstanding science remains the foundation of the Laboratory. In addition to supporting the Lab's core national security mission, our work advances bioscience, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, and physics disciplines."

Check it out at lanl.gov

I'd like to go, and I can rent a car if there's an interested group. -Clio

I'd like to go too! -Raghav

count me in! -ryan j

If this is 25th or 26th, I'd love to join! - Taka

I would like to go on 26th! - Tomas Veloz

Some people are going on to Los Alamos from the Bandelier/Valles Caldera trip this Saturday. - Nini

===Rodeo de Santa Fe, June 22===

Sign up for the Rodeo! Opening night

It's in town and we do need an extra car. (JP)

JP's Camry 
1. [[JP]] 
2. Fran 
3. Nini 
4. Cristina M. 
5. Evelien 

Juniper's car 
1. Juniper 
2. David B. 
3. Miles 
4.Michael J. 
5.Eugenia 

People who need rides 
1. Raghav - Can rent a car if needed 
2. Elliot Aguilar 
3. 
4.

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-TShirts

2011-06-21T20:59:08Z

Kharris: /* Word maps & more */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

== Symbol Network by Topic ==
Hi!

A network in symbols, that was pretty much the idea. I guess the concept picture (based on actual data) needs not much more explaining.

I used the data from the survey to represent us by keyword (I hope 34 entries will represnet us sufficiently). It is not perfect yet: I would like to merge economy + business keywords, and I think something complexity (SFI logo?) should be in the middle. Also, the size of the symbols is correlated to the degree of the node (but I just approximated it). The graph is from Gephi, some other stuff could be done with it.

[[File:SymbolNetwork.png]]
[[Media:Slide-Version.ppt]]

If this would turn out to be our final design, I would very much love someone help with finalizing it, I guess we should be finished within an hour. (EH)

-- That's a pretty neat idea. [whoever got this idea] for president! -AA

--I understand that you're trying to use cultures for part of this t-shirt, but that lowest image is a tad... um... could we change it if this is the t-shirt?

-- Design concept is awesome. I propose non-white background. Perhaps New Mexico yellow? -DBB

== What does theory mean to you? #tweet ==

CSSS-ers,

Recently, we had a great conversation that illustrated how theory means very different things across disciplines. We want to capture these different meanings of theory in an artistic t-shirt design.

We need your help! We have created a very brief Survey Monkey survey. Please take a just a minute to describe what theory means to you, limiting your description to a tweet-length 140 characters.

[http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TFMXGKJ http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TFMXGKJ]

Since we want to make sure we don't miss anyone, we will hunt down and survey in person those who don't use the online survey. :)

Thanks so much for your help!

Zoe, Cali, Michael, and Lydia

And here are the results. First, version one of the front:

[[File:ts1_f.png]]

Version two of the front:

[[File:ts2_f.png]]

The back:

[[File:ts1_b.png]]

The words are yours (those that contributed). The colors represent the fields that you work in. The ordering is random.

== Another (probably obvious) idea ==

I thought it would be neat to take the social network some of us are working on of the group and make it into a pretty graphic, perhaps allowing each person to pick an icon or color to represent themselves. This could go on the T-Shirt, perhaps around or within another design or border.

[[User:Ronnie|Ronnie]] 17:21, 14 June 2011 (UTC) (U.N.M, K.S.C, P.O.E.E.)

== I Lorenz Chaos ==

Although I would never actually wear this.

[[File:ILorenzChaos.png]]

== Word maps & networks ==
We came up with a couple ideas. A word map based on Clio's keyword survey and a network based on geography (the countries where students are from and have studied or worked). Here is one version of a word map and a demo network with 10 people we sampled. The network has the people as unnamed nodes and places as named. The keywords show the breadth of study and the geography shows the international flavor of CSSS while highlighting that we are all connected through SFI. Geography could also be entered as a word map as SFI would still be by far the largest word. We could also combine keywords and geography in a word map. Lastly, one of these ideas could be used on the back of a shirt in concert with another design on the front.... And lastly lastly, the specific formats can definitely be modified. -Anna, Eugenia, and Michael J

[[File:Themewordle.png|400px]]

[[File:Csss11_geonet.png|400px]]

[[File:Diapositiva1.jpg|400px]]

here's the new version, slightly modified (tshirt style)

(coming soon!)

 

= Word maps & more =

Eugenia, Michael and Anna 

[[File:mojito.png|400px]] 

 

I like the "flowers" a lot, but let's change the wordle. How about taking the words from the "what is theory" question. -Kam

== Sandpile ==

There are some good t-shirt ideas on here already, but just thought I would throw this one out there...

Our interest in the work of SFI is a common thread among all of the participants, so I created a sandpile of SFI logos (one logo per participant with a total of 55 logos). So, this design with certainly win the award for most SFI logos used!

[[File:tshirt_idea_tom_sandpile.png]] 
[[File:tshirt_idea_tom_sandpile.pdf]]

= SFI Pseudo-fractal =

[[File:Final_logo_sfi1_smallestT.png|600px]] 

== It's dorky ==

Yeah, I'm a great big nerd. Suggestions welcome on how to reduce the textiness.

[[File:trajectory-relationship.png]]

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-TShirts

2011-06-21T20:52:10Z

Kharris: /* Word maps & more */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

== Symbol Network by Topic ==
Hi!

A network in symbols, that was pretty much the idea. I guess the concept picture (based on actual data) needs not much more explaining.

I used the data from the survey to represent us by keyword (I hope 34 entries will represnet us sufficiently). It is not perfect yet: I would like to merge economy + business keywords, and I think something complexity (SFI logo?) should be in the middle. Also, the size of the symbols is correlated to the degree of the node (but I just approximated it). The graph is from Gephi, some other stuff could be done with it.

[[File:SymbolNetwork.png]]
[[Media:Slide-Version.ppt]]

If this would turn out to be our final design, I would very much love someone help with finalizing it, I guess we should be finished within an hour. (EH)

-- That's a pretty neat idea. [whoever got this idea] for president! -AA

--I understand that you're trying to use cultures for part of this t-shirt, but that lowest image is a tad... um... could we change it if this is the t-shirt?

-- Design concept is awesome. I propose non-white background. Perhaps New Mexico yellow? -DBB

== What does theory mean to you? #tweet ==

CSSS-ers,

Recently, we had a great conversation that illustrated how theory means very different things across disciplines. We want to capture these different meanings of theory in an artistic t-shirt design.

We need your help! We have created a very brief Survey Monkey survey. Please take a just a minute to describe what theory means to you, limiting your description to a tweet-length 140 characters.

[http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TFMXGKJ http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TFMXGKJ]

Since we want to make sure we don't miss anyone, we will hunt down and survey in person those who don't use the online survey. :)

Thanks so much for your help!

Zoe, Cali, Michael, and Lydia

And here are the results. First, version one of the front:

[[File:ts1_f.png]]

Version two of the front:

[[File:ts2_f.png]]

The back:

[[File:ts1_b.png]]

The words are yours (those that contributed). The colors represent the fields that you work in. The ordering is random.

== Another (probably obvious) idea ==

I thought it would be neat to take the social network some of us are working on of the group and make it into a pretty graphic, perhaps allowing each person to pick an icon or color to represent themselves. This could go on the T-Shirt, perhaps around or within another design or border.

[[User:Ronnie|Ronnie]] 17:21, 14 June 2011 (UTC) (U.N.M, K.S.C, P.O.E.E.)

== I Lorenz Chaos ==

Although I would never actually wear this.

[[File:ILorenzChaos.png]]

== Word maps & networks ==
We came up with a couple ideas. A word map based on Clio's keyword survey and a network based on geography (the countries where students are from and have studied or worked). Here is one version of a word map and a demo network with 10 people we sampled. The network has the people as unnamed nodes and places as named. The keywords show the breadth of study and the geography shows the international flavor of CSSS while highlighting that we are all connected through SFI. Geography could also be entered as a word map as SFI would still be by far the largest word. We could also combine keywords and geography in a word map. Lastly, one of these ideas could be used on the back of a shirt in concert with another design on the front.... And lastly lastly, the specific formats can definitely be modified. -Anna, Eugenia, and Michael J

[[File:Themewordle.png|400px]]

[[File:Csss11_geonet.png|400px]]

[[File:Diapositiva1.jpg|400px]]

here's the new version, slightly modified (tshirt style)

(coming soon!)

 

= Word maps & more =

Eugenia, Michael and Anna 

[[File:mojito.png|400px]] 

 

I like the "flowers" a lot, but let's change the wordle -Kam

== Sandpile ==

There are some good t-shirt ideas on here already, but just thought I would throw this one out there...

Our interest in the work of SFI is a common thread among all of the participants, so I created a sandpile of SFI logos (one logo per participant with a total of 55 logos). So, this design with certainly win the award for most SFI logos used!

[[File:tshirt_idea_tom_sandpile.png]] 
[[File:tshirt_idea_tom_sandpile.pdf]]

= SFI Pseudo-fractal =

[[File:Final_logo_sfi1_smallestT.png|600px]]

Alfred Hubler's Nonlinear Dynamics Lab 2011

2011-06-16T16:47:32Z

Kharris: /* Friday, June 17 7:00am */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

==Thursday, June 16, 6:00pm==

1. Ronnie Garduño 
2. Martin Gould 
3.Chris Glazner 
4. Anna Deluca 
5. Ryan James 
6. Nora Connor 
7. Taka Sasaki 
8. Guido Montufar 
9. Michael Johansson 
10.Randy Casstevens 
11.Nathan Wang 
12. Josh Auerbach 
13. Cali Mortenson Ellis 
14. 
15. 

==Friday, June 17 7:00am==
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EARLY MORNING CLASS! 
1. Aaron Brooks 
2. Miles Townes 
3. NIcolas Paez 
4. Cristina Metgher 
5. Kameron Harris 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 

==Monday, June 20, 6:00pm==
1. Shweta Singh 
2. Zoe Hamstead 
3. Michael Sachs 
4. Evelien 
5. Nadja Kunz 
6. 
7. Lydia Smith 
8. Jason Veneman 
9. Leonida Gheorghiade 
10.Yangjing Long 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 

==Tuesday, June 21, 6:00pm==
1. Nini Zhang 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15.

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-15T19:21:34Z

Kharris: /* Present your own research */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Use this space to organize your own after hours activities.

==Bandelier Field Trip==
[[JP]] would like to set up a trip to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandelier_National_Monument Bandelier National Monument] on Sat. June 18. We might string a visit to the [http://www.vallescaldera.gov/ Valles Caldera] and [http://www.lanl.gov/museum/ Bradbury Science Museum/Los Alamos] in as well.

From Stefani: I know the head archaeologist at Bandelier. I'll see if I can get him or his assistant to give us a brief talk.

Bandelier Trip Sign Up.

Car 1: JP's Camry (<strike>4</strike> 5 seats) 
1. John Paul Gonzales 
2. Nini Zhang 
3. Raghav Chawla 
4. Miles Townes 
5. (Overload) 

Car 2: Stefani's Mazda: 
1. Stefani Crabtree 
2. Fran Moore 
3. Cristina Metgher 
4. Nicolas Paez 
5. Zoe Hamstead
THIS CAR IS FULL 

Car 3: Cali (I have a cancelable reservation for a GMC Yukon which seats a whopping 8 passengers, price is $146.72 + gas) 
*If you want to be in this vehicle, please move your name on the list. A GMC Yukon is way to big for just me.*
1. Cali (driver) 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 

 People who need rides 

1. Shweta Singh 
2. Ed Reznik 
3. David Borenstein Can rent a car 
4. Erik Edlund 
5. Antoine Allard 
6. Michael Sachs 
7. Evelien van der Hurk Can rent a car 
8. Anna Deluca 
9. Eugenia Polizzi 
10. Martin Gould 
11. Nadja Kunz 
12. Josh Auerbach Can rent a car or van (minivan rental this past weekend worked well) 

==Present your own research==

there are many others with very inspiring and ready to present research findings, so the idea would be to have a small session this Thursday after lectures: let's say 4.30 - 5.30 (or longer, depending on how many of us want to / are ready to present) ...let's say 15 min each (so cut it down to the essentials! ...max 10 slides, if any!) and leave some room for discussion... so if you're ready and want some constructive feedback, just put here the title of your potential presentation, and we'll see if we get a critical mass that's interested:

1) Martin: the world's technological capacity to process information

2) Yangjing: Relations Between Graphs

3) Nadja: Coupling human-engineered systems to improve water management on mine sites

4) Tomas: Chemical Organization Theory

5) Tomas: Concept's Theory

6) Stefani: Understanding prehistory through agent-based modeling and network analysis

7) Aaron: Characterization of microbial promoter architectures for rational reengineering

...

Victor wont present anything at this session, but he'll attend!

Raghav will also attend..
I'm interested in attending, too (Evelien)

Antoine and I could hold a crash course in percolation theory (how you calculate giant components, spreading, and more) on generalized random networks. -Kam

==Yo La Tengo in Santa Fe, 17 June==

For anyone interested, they're playing in town.

I might be interested in attending if others are going - Josh 

Anna, Eugenia, and I just got tickets. http://www.thirstyearfestival.com/concerts.html#yo We have 2 more seats left in the car. -Lydia

==Taos Earthships, Rio Grande Gorge, High Country==
Taos is a small town about 60 miles North of Santa Fe. It's known for the Taos Indian Pueblo, an artist colony, skiing, and the Taos Earthships. Depending on who's interested, we could stop by some wineries on the way up/down. The drive up alone is worth it.

When is this happening? -N

Please add your car and seats if you have one 

Car 1: JP's Camry (4 seats) 
1. JP 
2. Nini 
3. Raghav 
4. Stefani 
5. David B 

Car 2: Chris's Versa 
1. Nicolas Paez 
2.Ed Reznik 
3. Evelien van der Hurk 
4. Cristina Metgher 

People who need rides:

==Community Lecture, 1930, 29 June==
From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes: The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior[http://santafe.edu/gevent/detail/public/408/] 
Presented by Ian Couzin (Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University) 

Anyone interested? - Nini

Yep, we have a shuttle already scheduled and seats reserved. No need to worry about transportation. -JP

==Los Alamos==

Los Alamos National Labs

From website: "Los Alamos National Laboratory is a premier national security research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation's most crucial and complex problems. Our primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Los Alamos of today emphasizes worker safety, effective operational safeguards & security, and environmental stewardship, while outstanding science remains the foundation of the Laboratory. In addition to supporting the Lab's core national security mission, our work advances bioscience, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, and physics disciplines."

Check it out at lanl.gov

I'd like to go, and I can rent a car if there's an interested group. -Clio

I'd like to go too! -Raghav

count me in! -ryan j

If this is 25th or 26th, I'd love to join! - Taka

==NRAO Very Large Array==

National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Very Large Array

Its a bit of a hike... about a 3 hour drive... but should be totally worth it. Perhaps we could do this and los alamos together on the same day. -Raghav

Heres the description from the website(http://www.vla.nrao.edu/)-

The Very Large Array, one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. The data from the antennas is combined electronically to give the resolution of an antenna 36km (22 miles) across, with the sensitivity of a dish 130 meters (422 feet) in diameter.

I'd love to go and would be willing to rent a car and drive. Unfortunately Los Alamos is in a different direction (NW) than VLA by quite a lot. I suggest looking above for other trips in planning for Los Alamos.

I think this trip depends on when we go (when is Taos Earthships trip?) and whatever else people have planned for. Note that this trip is 3 hours and there's very little else besides VLA in that neighborhood of NM - this trip would be optimal if we can hook on this visit to any other attractions nearby (or in Albuquerque). Any suggestions? - Nini

Mind signing up to indicate interest? 
1. Nini - Can rent a car 
2. Chris G - Have a car, but all depends on when we go... 
3. Cali - I would go, looks cool (can rent a car, don't have one) 
4. Raghav - Definitely wanna go... Can rent a car 

==Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness==
I've been planning a full-weekend backpacking trip with a local friend of mine. We'd probably camp Friday night at the trailhead (or his parents cabin) to get an early start, set up camp, then do a lighter hike to summit Las Truchas, the second highest peak in NM. We'd return on Sunday. At a minimum, you'd need a backpack and sleeping bag. We might be able to rustle up other gear. Cars shouldn't be an issue.

Interest: 
1. Chris G. 
2. Kameron - I'm in! 
3. Antoine (interested as well, the sleeping bag is an issue though) 
4. Fran (also have tent and stove if needed) 

==Stargazing==

I'd like to spend an evening star-gazing - maybe try to get far enough out of town to avoid major light pollution. The next new moon is July 1st, so we might look to do it towards the end of the program. - Miles

I'd be interested, might be able to get a telescope, and know a few locations. (JP) 
Cristina M.: Count me in and keep me informed. Great idea, Miles! 

Shweta S : I am also interested, but I have an early morning flight on 2nd July . So, I have to be at Peterson circle by 4 Am for the Pick up shuttle to airport. If possible, I am certainly in for Star Gazing, haven't done it for years. 

I am also very interested... but may fly out on the 1st in the evening... Could we perhaps do this on a weeknight? -Raghav

==Early morning hiking==

Would anybody would be interested in hiking the Atalaya Mountain Trail (or anywhere else) before dawn to watch the sunrise from the top?

When?

I am kind of tempted to do it on a weekday, but I may end up doing it alone. Unless a few people are interested, we could do it, let's say, this Saturday? The sun rises at about 5h45 these days.

==Swimming?==
Anyone want to go swimming with me (Ed)? There's a pool about 2 miles away that's open till 8:30, was thinking of walking down after class.

Count me in for the drowning. When? - Nini

==Ten Thousand Waves==

They say it's a "must-do" while here. Just put your name down here if interested. (Cristina M.)

How does Thursday after lectures sound? (JP)? 
//Cristina M: Thursday after lectures is perfect! Though they have this on Friday: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151999048206158. Thanks [[JP]]!
Given the talks on Thursday, Friday (if there is time) may be better. Do we need to make a reservation (they recommend so on several places on their website) EH.

I'd be happy for Friday night. There are some fairly large private tubs available. We should look into that. (JP)

Website: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/
Price list: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/RATES/price_list_summary.php

JP's Car! (hurray!) 
1.John Paul Gonzales 
2.Cristina M. 
3.Nini 
4.Evelien 
5.Raghav 

People Who Need Rides
1. Fran

==Rodeo de Santa Fe, June 22==

Sign up for the Rodeo! Opening night

JP's Camry 
1. [[JP]] 
2. Cali 
3. Nini 
4. Cristina M. 
5. Evelien 

People who need rides 
1. Raghav - Can rent a car if needed 
2. Fran Moore 
3.... 

==After summerschool ==
I (Evelien van der Hurk) have got a couple of days after the summer school, and am (kind of) planning to drive around to Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, and if there is time: sky highway/Silverton. Is supposed to be pretty amazing. I will arrange to be 'back' on wednesday 6 july at 14:00h at Albuquerque airport, or before that - leaving at least 4 days for traveling, when leaving on Saturday. So, if anyone is interested to join me to drive around (I will need to rent a car), let me know (ehurk at rsm dot nl). Some links to pictures are below.

[http://www.astronomynotes.com/nature/pic18f.htm Monument Valley 1]

[http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/utah/monument-valley Monument Valley 2]

[www.visitmesaverde.com Mesa Verde]

And just google fot pictures at google : 'million dollar highway colorado'

==Frisbee==
Ok, look. I (Ed) like frisbee. By virtue of being into science, you people must at some level also like frisbee. So, let's play frisbee. There are lots of ways to do this:
1) Throwing
2) Throwing with our arms tucked in like T-Rex's
3) Imbibing beverages and throwing
4) Spinning the disc on our fingers (ooo fancy) and then throwing it
5) Playing cower (ask me for details)

Who has a disc? - Ed

I would be up for throwing, and also for a game of Ultimate. Thursday evening (the 16th) is free on our schedule. We can buy a disc. -Miles

I've got a disc. Just let me know whenever you want it. -AA

I am soo in. Cristina M.

I want to play cower! With beverages! -Kam

==Other Options==

Rafting down the Rio Grande Box.

[http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/events/SF/music.shtml Music on the Hill] Concert Series (at St. John's)

Great Sand Dunes (in Colorado)

Sandia Peak Tram (in Albuquerque)

[http://www.rodeodesantafe.org/ Rodeo de Santa Fe]

[http://ojospa.com/index.php Ojo Caliente hot springs Field Trip]

Chaco Canyon

[http://www.visitpagosasprings.com/things-to-do/activities/summer/hot-springs/ Soak in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs, CO]

==Mountain Biking==
I am looking for people interested in mountain biking either early morning, pre-dinner or on the weekend. If you don't have a bike there are a number of shops around town that rent. -Josh A

==Completed Events==

===SF Complex===
We're planning a trip to the [http://sfcomplex.org Santa Fe Complex] on Friday June 10 towards the evening.

UPDATE: We'll be making it an official trip. Shuttles will arrive at SJC 10 June at 6:00(18:00), return 8:00 (20:00).

===Soccer, Monday 13 June at 7 PM?===
(I saw this from Victor on the CSSS FB wall)

"Who's down for soccer this Monday evening, at 7?
Rsvp w/a comment
If you have a ball, bring it--and let us know in your rsvp
I think it makes sense if those of us who want to play meet up at the drop-off circle and then walk down to the athletic field cheers V"

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-15T19:18:41Z

Kharris: /* Frisbee */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Use this space to organize your own after hours activities.

==Bandelier Field Trip==
[[JP]] would like to set up a trip to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandelier_National_Monument Bandelier National Monument] on Sat. June 18. We might string a visit to the [http://www.vallescaldera.gov/ Valles Caldera] and [http://www.lanl.gov/museum/ Bradbury Science Museum/Los Alamos] in as well.

From Stefani: I know the head archaeologist at Bandelier. I'll see if I can get him or his assistant to give us a brief talk.

Bandelier Trip Sign Up.

Car 1: JP's Camry (<strike>4</strike> 5 seats) 
1. John Paul Gonzales 
2. Nini Zhang 
3. Raghav Chawla 
4. Miles Townes 
5. (Overload) 

Car 2: Stefani's Mazda: 
1. Stefani Crabtree 
2. Fran Moore 
3. Cristina Metgher 
4. Nicolas Paez 
5. Zoe Hamstead
THIS CAR IS FULL 

Car 3: Cali (I have a cancelable reservation for a GMC Yukon which seats a whopping 8 passengers, price is $146.72 + gas) 
*If you want to be in this vehicle, please move your name on the list. A GMC Yukon is way to big for just me.*
1. Cali (driver) 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 

 People who need rides 

1. Shweta Singh 
2. Ed Reznik 
3. David Borenstein Can rent a car 
4. Erik Edlund 
5. Antoine Allard 
6. Michael Sachs 
7. Evelien van der Hurk Can rent a car 
8. Anna Deluca 
9. Eugenia Polizzi 
10. Martin Gould 
11. Nadja Kunz 
12. Josh Auerbach Can rent a car or van (minivan rental this past weekend worked well) 

==Present your own research==

there are many others with very inspiring and ready to present research findings, so the idea would be to have a small session this Thursday after lectures: let's say 4.30 - 5.30 (or longer, depending on how many of us want to / are ready to present) ...let's say 15 min each (so cut it down to the essentials! ...max 10 slides, if any!) and leave some room for discussion... so if you're ready and want some constructive feedback, just put here the title of your potential presentation, and we'll see if we get a critical mass that's interested:

1) Martin: the world's technological capacity to process information

2) Yangjing: Relations Between Graphs

3) Nadja: Coupling human-engineered systems to improve water management on mine sites

4) Tomas: Chemical Organization Theory

5) Tomas: Concept's Theory

6) Stefani: Understanding prehistory through agent-based modeling and network analysis

7) Aaron: Characterization of microbial promoter architectures for rational reengineering

...

Victor wont present anything at this session, but he'll attend!

Raghav will also attend..
I'm interested in attending, too (Evelien)

==Yo La Tengo in Santa Fe, 17 June==

For anyone interested, they're playing in town.

I might be interested in attending if others are going - Josh 

Anna, Eugenia, and I just got tickets. http://www.thirstyearfestival.com/concerts.html#yo We have 2 more seats left in the car. -Lydia

==Taos Earthships, Rio Grande Gorge, High Country==
Taos is a small town about 60 miles North of Santa Fe. It's known for the Taos Indian Pueblo, an artist colony, skiing, and the Taos Earthships. Depending on who's interested, we could stop by some wineries on the way up/down. The drive up alone is worth it.

When is this happening? -N

Please add your car and seats if you have one 

Car 1: JP's Camry (4 seats) 
1. JP 
2. Nini 
3. Raghav 
4. Stefani 
5. David B 

Car 2: Chris's Versa 
1. Nicolas Paez 
2.Ed Reznik 
3. Evelien van der Hurk 
4. Cristina Metgher 

People who need rides:

==Community Lecture, 1930, 29 June==
From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes: The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior[http://santafe.edu/gevent/detail/public/408/] 
Presented by Ian Couzin (Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University) 

Anyone interested? - Nini

Yep, we have a shuttle already scheduled and seats reserved. No need to worry about transportation. -JP

==Los Alamos==

Los Alamos National Labs

From website: "Los Alamos National Laboratory is a premier national security research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation's most crucial and complex problems. Our primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Los Alamos of today emphasizes worker safety, effective operational safeguards & security, and environmental stewardship, while outstanding science remains the foundation of the Laboratory. In addition to supporting the Lab's core national security mission, our work advances bioscience, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, and physics disciplines."

Check it out at lanl.gov

I'd like to go, and I can rent a car if there's an interested group. -Clio

I'd like to go too! -Raghav

count me in! -ryan j

If this is 25th or 26th, I'd love to join! - Taka

==NRAO Very Large Array==

National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Very Large Array

Its a bit of a hike... about a 3 hour drive... but should be totally worth it. Perhaps we could do this and los alamos together on the same day. -Raghav

Heres the description from the website(http://www.vla.nrao.edu/)-

The Very Large Array, one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. The data from the antennas is combined electronically to give the resolution of an antenna 36km (22 miles) across, with the sensitivity of a dish 130 meters (422 feet) in diameter.

I'd love to go and would be willing to rent a car and drive. Unfortunately Los Alamos is in a different direction (NW) than VLA by quite a lot. I suggest looking above for other trips in planning for Los Alamos.

I think this trip depends on when we go (when is Taos Earthships trip?) and whatever else people have planned for. Note that this trip is 3 hours and there's very little else besides VLA in that neighborhood of NM - this trip would be optimal if we can hook on this visit to any other attractions nearby (or in Albuquerque). Any suggestions? - Nini

Mind signing up to indicate interest? 
1. Nini - Can rent a car 
2. Chris G - Have a car, but all depends on when we go... 
3. Cali - I would go, looks cool (can rent a car, don't have one) 
4. Raghav - Definitely wanna go... Can rent a car 

==Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness==
I've been planning a full-weekend backpacking trip with a local friend of mine. We'd probably camp Friday night at the trailhead (or his parents cabin) to get an early start, set up camp, then do a lighter hike to summit Las Truchas, the second highest peak in NM. We'd return on Sunday. At a minimum, you'd need a backpack and sleeping bag. We might be able to rustle up other gear. Cars shouldn't be an issue.

Interest: 
1. Chris G. 
2. Kameron - I'm in! 
3. Antoine (interested as well, the sleeping bag is an issue though) 
4. Fran (also have tent and stove if needed) 

==Stargazing==

I'd like to spend an evening star-gazing - maybe try to get far enough out of town to avoid major light pollution. The next new moon is July 1st, so we might look to do it towards the end of the program. - Miles

I'd be interested, might be able to get a telescope, and know a few locations. (JP) 
Cristina M.: Count me in and keep me informed. Great idea, Miles! 

Shweta S : I am also interested, but I have an early morning flight on 2nd July . So, I have to be at Peterson circle by 4 Am for the Pick up shuttle to airport. If possible, I am certainly in for Star Gazing, haven't done it for years. 

I am also very interested... but may fly out on the 1st in the evening... Could we perhaps do this on a weeknight? -Raghav

==Early morning hiking==

Would anybody would be interested in hiking the Atalaya Mountain Trail (or anywhere else) before dawn to watch the sunrise from the top?

When?

I am kind of tempted to do it on a weekday, but I may end up doing it alone. Unless a few people are interested, we could do it, let's say, this Saturday? The sun rises at about 5h45 these days.

==Swimming?==
Anyone want to go swimming with me (Ed)? There's a pool about 2 miles away that's open till 8:30, was thinking of walking down after class.

Count me in for the drowning. When? - Nini

==Ten Thousand Waves==

They say it's a "must-do" while here. Just put your name down here if interested. (Cristina M.)

How does Thursday after lectures sound? (JP)? 
//Cristina M: Thursday after lectures is perfect! Though they have this on Friday: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151999048206158. Thanks [[JP]]!
Given the talks on Thursday, Friday (if there is time) may be better. Do we need to make a reservation (they recommend so on several places on their website) EH.

I'd be happy for Friday night. There are some fairly large private tubs available. We should look into that. (JP)

Website: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/
Price list: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/RATES/price_list_summary.php

JP's Car! (hurray!) 
1.John Paul Gonzales 
2.Cristina M. 
3.Nini 
4.Evelien 
5.Raghav 

People Who Need Rides
1. Fran

==Rodeo de Santa Fe, June 22==

Sign up for the Rodeo! Opening night

JP's Camry 
1. [[JP]] 
2. Cali 
3. Nini 
4. Cristina M. 
5. Evelien 

People who need rides 
1. Raghav - Can rent a car if needed 
2. Fran Moore 
3.... 

==After summerschool ==
I (Evelien van der Hurk) have got a couple of days after the summer school, and am (kind of) planning to drive around to Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, and if there is time: sky highway/Silverton. Is supposed to be pretty amazing. I will arrange to be 'back' on wednesday 6 july at 14:00h at Albuquerque airport, or before that - leaving at least 4 days for traveling, when leaving on Saturday. So, if anyone is interested to join me to drive around (I will need to rent a car), let me know (ehurk at rsm dot nl). Some links to pictures are below.

[http://www.astronomynotes.com/nature/pic18f.htm Monument Valley 1]

[http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/utah/monument-valley Monument Valley 2]

[www.visitmesaverde.com Mesa Verde]

And just google fot pictures at google : 'million dollar highway colorado'

==Frisbee==
Ok, look. I (Ed) like frisbee. By virtue of being into science, you people must at some level also like frisbee. So, let's play frisbee. There are lots of ways to do this:
1) Throwing
2) Throwing with our arms tucked in like T-Rex's
3) Imbibing beverages and throwing
4) Spinning the disc on our fingers (ooo fancy) and then throwing it
5) Playing cower (ask me for details)

Who has a disc? - Ed

I would be up for throwing, and also for a game of Ultimate. Thursday evening (the 16th) is free on our schedule. We can buy a disc. -Miles

I've got a disc. Just let me know whenever you want it. -AA

I am soo in. Cristina M.

I want to play cower! With beverages! -Kam

==Other Options==

Rafting down the Rio Grande Box.

[http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/events/SF/music.shtml Music on the Hill] Concert Series (at St. John's)

Great Sand Dunes (in Colorado)

Sandia Peak Tram (in Albuquerque)

[http://www.rodeodesantafe.org/ Rodeo de Santa Fe]

[http://ojospa.com/index.php Ojo Caliente hot springs Field Trip]

Chaco Canyon

[http://www.visitpagosasprings.com/things-to-do/activities/summer/hot-springs/ Soak in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs, CO]

==Mountain Biking==
I am looking for people interested in mountain biking either early morning, pre-dinner or on the weekend. If you don't have a bike there are a number of shops around town that rent. -Josh A

==Completed Events==

===SF Complex===
We're planning a trip to the [http://sfcomplex.org Santa Fe Complex] on Friday June 10 towards the evening.

UPDATE: We'll be making it an official trip. Shuttles will arrive at SJC 10 June at 6:00(18:00), return 8:00 (20:00).

===Soccer, Monday 13 June at 7 PM?===
(I saw this from Victor on the CSSS FB wall)

"Who's down for soccer this Monday evening, at 7?
Rsvp w/a comment
If you have a ball, bring it--and let us know in your rsvp
I think it makes sense if those of us who want to play meet up at the drop-off circle and then walk down to the athletic field cheers V"

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-15T16:54:21Z

Kharris: /* Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Use this space to organize your own after hours activities.

==Bandelier Field Trip==
[[JP]] would like to set up a trip to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandelier_National_Monument Bandelier National Monument] on Sat. June 18. We might string a visit to the [http://www.vallescaldera.gov/ Valles Caldera] and [http://www.lanl.gov/museum/ Bradbury Science Museum/Los Alamos] in as well.

From Stefani: I know the head archaeologist at Bandelier. I'll see if I can get him or his assistant to give us a brief talk.

Bandelier Trip Sign Up.

Car 1: JP's Camry (<strike>4</strike> 5 seats) 
1. John Paul Gonzales 
2. Nini Zhang 
3. Raghav Chawla 
4. Miles Townes 
5. (Overload) 

Car 2: Stefani's Mazda: 
1. Stefani Crabtree 
2. Fran Moore 
3. Cristina Metgher 
4. Nicolas Paez 
5. Zoe Hamstead
THIS CAR IS FULL 

Car 3: Cali (I have a cancelable reservation for a GMC Yukon which seats a whopping 8 passengers, price is $146.72 + gas) 
*If you want to be in this vehicle, please move your name on the list. A GMC Yukon is way to big for just me.*
1. Cali (driver) 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 

 People who need rides 

1. Shweta Singh 
2. Ed Reznik 
3. David Borenstein Can rent a car 
4. Erik Edlund 
5. Antoine Allard 
6. Michael Sachs 
7. Evelien van der Hurk Can rent a car 
8. Anna Deluca 
9. Eugenia Polizzi 
10. Martin Gould 
11. Nadja Kunz 
12. Josh Auerbach Can rent a car or van (minivan rental this past weekend worked well) 

==Present your own research==

there are many others with very inspiring and ready to present research findings, so the idea would be to have a small session this Thursday after lectures: let's say 4.30 - 5.30 (or longer, depending on how many of us want to / are ready to present) ...let's say 15 min each (so cut it down to the essentials! ...max 10 slides, if any!) and leave some room for discussion... so if you're ready and want some constructive feedback, just put here the title of your potential presentation, and we'll see if we get a critical mass that's interested:

1) Martin: the world's technological capacity to process information

2) Yangjing: Relations Between Graphs

3) Nadja: Coupling human-engineered systems to improve water management on mine sites

4) Tomas: Chemical Organization Theory

5) Tomas: Concept's Theory

6) Stefani: Understanding prehistory through agent-based modeling and network analysis

7) Aaron: Characterization of microbial promoter architectures for rational reengineering

...

Victor wont present anything at this session, but he'll attend!

Raghav will also attend..
I'm interested in attending, too (Evelien)

==Yo La Tengo in Santa Fe, 17 June==

For anyone interested, they're playing in town.

I might be interested in attending if others are going - Josh 

Anna, Eugenia, and I just got tickets. http://www.thirstyearfestival.com/concerts.html#yo We have 2 more seats left in the car. -Lydia

==Taos Earthships, Rio Grande Gorge, High Country==
Taos is a small town about 60 miles North of Santa Fe. It's known for the Taos Indian Pueblo, an artist colony, skiing, and the Taos Earthships. Depending on who's interested, we could stop by some wineries on the way up/down. The drive up alone is worth it.

When is this happening? -N

Please add your car and seats if you have one 

Car 1: JP's Camry (4 seats) 
1. JP 
2. Nini 
3. Raghav 
4. Stefani 
5. David B 

Car 2: Chris's Versa 
1. Nicolas Paez 
2.Ed Reznik 
3. Evelien van der Hurk 
4. Cristina Metgher 

People who need rides:

==Community Lecture, 1930, 29 June==
From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes: The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior[http://santafe.edu/gevent/detail/public/408/] 
Presented by Ian Couzin (Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University) 

Anyone interested? - Nini

Yep, we have a shuttle already scheduled and seats reserved. No need to worry about transportation. -JP

==Los Alamos==

Los Alamos National Labs

From website: "Los Alamos National Laboratory is a premier national security research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation's most crucial and complex problems. Our primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Los Alamos of today emphasizes worker safety, effective operational safeguards & security, and environmental stewardship, while outstanding science remains the foundation of the Laboratory. In addition to supporting the Lab's core national security mission, our work advances bioscience, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, and physics disciplines."

Check it out at lanl.gov

I'd like to go, and I can rent a car if there's an interested group. -Clio

I'd like to go too! -Raghav

count me in! -ryan j

If this is 25th or 26th, I'd love to join! - Taka

==NRAO Very Large Array==

National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Very Large Array

Its a bit of a hike... about a 3 hour drive... but should be totally worth it. Perhaps we could do this and los alamos together on the same day. -Raghav

Heres the description from the website(http://www.vla.nrao.edu/)-

The Very Large Array, one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. Each antenna is 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter. The data from the antennas is combined electronically to give the resolution of an antenna 36km (22 miles) across, with the sensitivity of a dish 130 meters (422 feet) in diameter.

I'd love to go and would be willing to rent a car and drive. Unfortunately Los Alamos is in a different direction (NW) than VLA by quite a lot. I suggest looking above for other trips in planning for Los Alamos.

I think this trip depends on when we go (when is Taos Earthships trip?) and whatever else people have planned for. Note that this trip is 3 hours and there's very little else besides VLA in that neighborhood of NM - this trip would be optimal if we can hook on this visit to any other attractions nearby (or in Albuquerque). Any suggestions? - Nini

Mind signing up to indicate interest? 
1. Nini - Can rent a car 
2. Chris G - Have a car, but all depends on when we go... 
3. Cali - I would go, looks cool (can rent a car, don't have one) 
4. Raghav - Definitely wanna go... Can rent a car 

==Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness==
I've been planning a full-weekend backpacking trip with a local friend of mine. We'd probably camp Friday night at the trailhead (or his parents cabin) to get an early start, set up camp, then do a lighter hike to summit Las Truchas, the second highest peak in NM. We'd return on Sunday. At a minimum, you'd need a backpack and sleeping bag. We might be able to rustle up other gear. Cars shouldn't be an issue.

Interest: 
1. Chris G. 
2. Kameron - I'm in! 
3. Antoine (interested as well, the sleeping bag is an issue though) 
4. Fran (also have tent and stove if needed) 

==Stargazing==

I'd like to spend an evening star-gazing - maybe try to get far enough out of town to avoid major light pollution. The next new moon is July 1st, so we might look to do it towards the end of the program. - Miles

I'd be interested, might be able to get a telescope, and know a few locations. (JP) 
Cristina M.: Count me in and keep me informed. Great idea, Miles! 

Shweta S : I am also interested, but I have an early morning flight on 2nd July . So, I have to be at Peterson circle by 4 Am for the Pick up shuttle to airport. If possible, I am certainly in for Star Gazing, haven't done it for years. 

I am also very interested... but may fly out on the 1st in the evening... Could we perhaps do this on a weeknight? -Raghav

==Early morning hiking==

Would anybody would be interested in hiking the Atalaya Mountain Trail (or anywhere else) before dawn to watch the sunrise from the top?

When?

I am kind of tempted to do it on a weekday, but I may end up doing it alone. Unless a few people are interested, we could do it, let's say, this Saturday? The sun rises at about 5h45 these days.

==Swimming?==
Anyone want to go swimming with me (Ed)? There's a pool about 2 miles away that's open till 8:30, was thinking of walking down after class.

Count me in for the drowning. When? - Nini

==Ten Thousand Waves==

They say it's a "must-do" while here. Just put your name down here if interested. (Cristina M.)

How does Thursday after lectures sound? (JP)? 
//Cristina M: Thursday after lectures is perfect! Though they have this on Friday: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151999048206158. Thanks [[JP]]!
Given the talks on Thursday, Friday (if there is time) may be better. Do we need to make a reservation (they recommend so on several places on their website) EH.

I'd be happy for Friday night. There are some fairly large private tubs available. We should look into that. (JP)

Website: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/
Price list: http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/RATES/price_list_summary.php

JP's Car! (hurray!) 
1.John Paul Gonzales 
2.Cristina M. 
3.Nini 
4.Evelien 
5.Raghav 

People Who Need Rides
1. Fran

==Rodeo de Santa Fe, June 22==

Sign up for the Rodeo! Opening night

JP's Camry 
1. [[JP]] 
2. Cali 
3. Nini 
4. Cristina M. 
5. Evelien 

People who need rides 
1. Raghav - Can rent a car if needed 
2. Fran Moore 
3.... 

==After summerschool ==
I (Evelien van der Hurk) have got a couple of days after the summer school, and am (kind of) planning to drive around to Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, and if there is time: sky highway/Silverton. Is supposed to be pretty amazing. I will arrange to be 'back' on wednesday 6 july at 14:00h at Albuquerque airport, or before that - leaving at least 4 days for traveling, when leaving on Saturday. So, if anyone is interested to join me to drive around (I will need to rent a car), let me know (ehurk at rsm dot nl). Some links to pictures are below.

[http://www.astronomynotes.com/nature/pic18f.htm Monument Valley 1]

[http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/utah/monument-valley Monument Valley 2]

[www.visitmesaverde.com Mesa Verde]

And just google fot pictures at google : 'million dollar highway colorado'

==Frisbee==
Ok, look. I (Ed) like frisbee. By virtue of being into science, you people must at some level also like frisbee. So, let's play frisbee. There are lots of ways to do this:
1) Throwing
2) Throwing with our arms tucked in like T-Rex's
3) Imbibing beverages and throwing
4) Spinning the disc on our fingers (ooo fancy) and then throwing it
5) Playing cower (ask me for details)

Who has a disc? - Ed

I would be up for throwing, and also for a game of Ultimate. Thursday evening (the 16th) is free on our schedule. We can buy a disc. -Miles

I've got a disc. Just let me know whenever you want it. -AA

I am soo in. Cristina M.

==Other Options==

Rafting down the Rio Grande Box.

[http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/events/SF/music.shtml Music on the Hill] Concert Series (at St. John's)

Great Sand Dunes (in Colorado)

Sandia Peak Tram (in Albuquerque)

[http://www.rodeodesantafe.org/ Rodeo de Santa Fe]

[http://ojospa.com/index.php Ojo Caliente hot springs Field Trip]

Chaco Canyon

[http://www.visitpagosasprings.com/things-to-do/activities/summer/hot-springs/ Soak in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs, CO]

==Mountain Biking==
I am looking for people interested in mountain biking either early morning, pre-dinner or on the weekend. If you don't have a bike there are a number of shops around town that rent. -Josh A

==Completed Events==

===SF Complex===
We're planning a trip to the [http://sfcomplex.org Santa Fe Complex] on Friday June 10 towards the evening.

UPDATE: We'll be making it an official trip. Shuttles will arrive at SJC 10 June at 6:00(18:00), return 8:00 (20:00).

===Soccer, Monday 13 June at 7 PM?===
(I saw this from Victor on the CSSS FB wall)

"Who's down for soccer this Monday evening, at 7?
Rsvp w/a comment
If you have a ball, bring it--and let us know in your rsvp
I think it makes sense if those of us who want to play meet up at the drop-off circle and then walk down to the athletic field cheers V"

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-13T05:35:20Z

Kharris: /* Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness */

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-13T05:34:55Z

Kharris:

Kameron Harris

2011-05-12T14:23:26Z

Kharris:

Hello! I am a MS student studying applied mathematics at the University of Vermont. My interests are broad but could basically be described as applying physics-like mathematical models wherever they are useful.

I am also okay with applying them where they are not useful from time to time, so long as it's fun (the mad physicist toy model streak).

Some academic interests:
* nonlinear dynamics, chaos, bifurcations, etc.
* models of leaf growth
* network theoretical models
* munging big datasets
* social dynamics
* traffic

Non-academic interests:
* people
* books that make me laugh (TV)
* hiking, climbing, mountaineering
* biking
* skiing

[http://www.uvm.edu/~kharris/ my homepage]

Kameron Harris

2011-05-12T14:22:02Z

Kharris:

Kameron Harris

2011-05-12T14:11:12Z

Kharris: Created page with 'Hello! I am a MS student studying applied mathematics at the University of Vermont. My interests are broad but could basically be described as applying physics-like mathematical …'

Hello! I am a MS student studying applied mathematics at the University of Vermont. My interests are broad but could basically be described as applying physics-like mathematical models wherever they are useful.

I am also okay with applying them where they are not useful, so long as it's fun.

Some academic interests:
* nonlinear dynamics, chaos, bifurcations, etc.
* models of leaf growth
* network theoretical models
* munging big datasets
* social dynamics
* traffic

Non-academic interests:
* people
* books that make me laugh (TV)
* hiking, climbing, mountaineering
* biking
* skiing