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2011-06-29T00:13:30Z

Veneman: /* Data Sets Available */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

This is the page for formulating an answer to the Challenge Question on Complexity.

==Refining the question: what are we trying to answer? Time based? Scale? Dynamics?==
==Conceptualization: what are the concepts to lock in for testing?==
==Models available for modification:==
<ul>
<li>NetLogo diffusion models
<li>Netlogo network models
<li>Bhavnani Findley Kuklinski (rumors on ethnic conflict)
</ul>
==Assembly of annotated bibliography for data/parameter mining==

Crutchfield, Jim (2009). "The Hidden Fragility of Complex Systems: Consequences of Change, Changes of Consequences". http://www.santafe.edu/media/workingpapers/09-12-045.pdf
-This paper is Jim's rough answer to his own question; we should consider it our ur-text for this project. It is non-technical reading (something like a long op-ed) but sketches out basic definitions of fragility, complexity, and the sorts of problems he sees as needing answers. It also has some references we may want to explore further. MDT

Johnson, Simon. "13 Bankers and the Next Financial Meltdown" (.pdf). http://ineteconomics.org/sites/inet.civicactions.net/files/INETSession8-SimonJohnson_0.pdf - Jim's paper points to the economy as 'complex', and argues this complexity created fragility that led to the recent crisis. Johnson's argument is a bit different: increasing concentration of wealth among a few key financial firms led to regulatory capture and strong homogeneity in that sector. From our perspective, this process ''reduced'' the complexity of the financial-political system, and made it prone to failure. MDT

Jason mentioned this paper - http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1864633 - to me last week, and I think it deals with directly to some of the stuff we've discussed. It is by Nassim Taleb, the gentlemen who wrote "Black Swan." It is a heuristic for detecting fragility or non-fragility of a system. ~Ryan B.

==Data Sets Available==

I was looking around tonight and found out the FAO has a detailed trade matrix on food commodity flows from 1986-2008. Its a pain to deal with and might take a lot of work to get it in a useable form, but we could definitely use it for a weighted network of the most important grain importers / exporters.

FAO also has a really neat set of monthly retail and export price data from around the world available here: http://www.fao.org/giews/pricetool2/. This would be another way of looking at coupling between geographically seperated regions. Most data sets only go back to about 2002-ish, so we can't look at how it changes over time, but can still look at coupling today.

Finally, the USDA has annual grain stock data by year for 1960-2011 that could be used for a 'robustness' measure of different nodes in the network. -- Fran

(PS - here is a link to a moderately interesting IFPRI article that looks at the effects of stocks and particularly export bans / panic buying in propagating the 2007-2008 food price shock:http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp00958.pdf
They have a formula relating the impact of sudden demand / supply changes on short-run global prices that might be relevant)

This site has a whole bunch of datasets on food production, consumption, etc, as well as biofuels data: http://www.earth-policy.org/books/wote/wote_data#5

Unfortunately, datasets on biofuels trade (more specific that production and consumption) are hard to come by without an expensive subscription to FO Licht's report. If we want to include changes in biofuel production/trade and impacts on food production/trade, we could maybe just calculate that from the production/consumption stats without more specific known flows. -Lydia

Here's the mother lode of data on rice. http://beta.irri.org/solutions/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250 -Jason

==Talking about Food==
[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/science/earth/07cassava.html Cassava prices in Thailand]

[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/world/americas/20bolivia.html Quinoa prices and food consumption habits in Bolivia]

[http://www.theecologist.org/blogs_and_comments/commentators/other_comments/268756/market_famines.html IMF + EU + WB pressures on food storage rates]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%932008_world_food_price_crisis crop failure + increasing oil prices = food prices go up]

Complex Systems Summer School 2011-After Hours

2011-06-24T21:29:54Z

Veneman: /* Booty - June 28 */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

Use this space to organize your own after hours activities.

==Golondrians Trip, June 26==
Trip to El Rancho de las Golondrinas living history museum.

JP's Camry 
1[[JP]] 
2 Evelien 
3 Cristina M. 
4 Nini (rest, what is rest?) 
5 

Bill's Car 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 

==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. Anna 
4. Cali 
5. Nadja 
6. Jason 
7. 

==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...)

'''THIS WILL BE ON MONDAY AT LUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'''
Clio is attending 
Cali 
Nini 
Kam - I am so there 
Cristina M. 
Nadja - sounds good Clio :-) 
Andrew T. 
Jason 
Lydia 
JP I <3 Maps
==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 will assembl at 900 at the Visitor's Circle.

1. Nini (your driver) 
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

2011-06-24T19:24:37Z

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

{{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. 
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. 
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 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.

Alfred Hubler's Nonlinear Dynamics Lab 2011

2011-06-15T03:40:03Z

Veneman: /* Monday, June 20, 6:00pm */

{{Complex Systems Summer School 2011}}

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

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==Monday, June 20, 6:00pm==
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2. Zoe Hamstead 
3. Michael Sachs 
4. Evelien 
5. Nadja Kunz 
6. Nini Zhang 
7. Lydia Smith 
8. Jason Veneman 
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Jason Veneman

2011-06-08T20:16:47Z

Veneman:

[[File:SFI-JV.jpg]]

'''What are your main interests?'''

My professional interests include systems design and modeling & simulation of socio-technical systems. I defended my thesis in April and two days before this course starts I'll begin my new position as an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at MITRE. I'm currently living in Denver but after the summer school I'll be moving to the DC area.

In my free time I enjoy getting outside and hiking, biking, snowboarding or just relaxing. I love music and going to live shows of any sort from electronic to hip-hop to bluegrass. It's been years since I've been in Santa Fe so I'm very excited to go to the art galleries. I'm also into making, fixing and/or hacking things ranging from electronics to furniture.

'''What sort of expertise can you bring to the group?'''

My recent work has been on balancing the technical and actor side of systems design. The pursuit of a graduate degree in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management brought me to the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. At TU Delft I focused on how to tackle wicked problems through the design of creative technologies, institutions and processes. An interest in sustainability and the modeling and simulation of complex systems led to my thesis which used agent-based modeling to explore how the deployment of distributed energy generation technologies is influenced by social networks and consumer behavior. I did my BS at the University of Colorado at Boulder majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Philosophy. I then worked for a number of years on the design, testing and support of RF/microwave electronic systems and research projects in the aerospace industry, military, and government labs.

'''What do you hope to get out of the CSSS?'''

With the CSSS being so interdisciplinary I'm looking forward to deepening my knowledge about complex systems from a wide range of perspectives. In particular, I'm interested in learning about more modeling tools and analysis techniques. I'm also excited to meet the other participants, learn about what they're up to and have some fun in Santa Fe.

'''Do you have any possible projects in mind for the CSSS?'''

Since the CSSS comes between finishing my thesis and beginning a new job I'm pretty open to projects at this point.

Jason Veneman

2011-06-08T20:14:43Z

Veneman: Created page with 'File:SFI-JV.jpg '''What are your main interests?''' My professional interests include systems design and modeling & simulation of socio-technical systems. I defended my th…'

[[File:SFI-JV.jpg]]

'''What are your main interests?'''

My professional interests include systems design and modeling & simulation of socio-technical systems. I defended my thesis in April and two days before this course starts I'll begin my new position as an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at MITRE. I'm currently living in Denver but after the summer school I'll be moving to the DC area.

In my free time I enjoy getting outside and hiking, biking, snowboarding or just relaxing. I love music and going to live shows of any sort from electronic to hip-hop to bluegrass. It's been years since I've been in Santa Fe so I'm very excited to go to the art galleries. I'm also into making, fixing and/or hacking things ranging from electronics to furniture.

'''What sort of expertise can you bring to the group?'''

My recent work has been on balancing the technical and actor side of systems design. The pursuit of a graduate degree in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management brought me to the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. At TU Delft I focused on how to tackle wicked problems through the design of creative technologies, institutions and processes. An interest in sustainability and the modeling and simulation of complex systems led to my thesis which used agent-based modeling to explore how the deployment of distributed energy generation technologies is influenced by social networks and consumer behavior. I did my BS at the University of Colorado at Boulder majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Philosophy. I then worked for a number of years on the design, testing and support of RF/microwave electronic systems and research projects in the aerospace industry, military, and government labs.

'''What do you hope to get out of the CSSS?'''

With the CSSS being so interdisciplinary I'm looking forward to deepening my knowledge about complex systems from a wide range of perspectives. In particular I'm interested in learning about more modeling tools and analysis techniques. I'm also excited to meet the other participants, learn about what they're up to and have some fun in Santa Fe.

'''Do you have any possible projects in mind for the CSSS?'''

Since the CSSS comes between finishing my thesis and beginning a new job I'm pretty open to projects at this point.

File:SFI-JV.jpg

2011-06-08T20:12:40Z

Veneman: