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System Dynamics Society

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System Dynamics Society SDS
Formation1983
Typenot-for-profit membership organization
HeadquartersLittleton, MA, U.S.
Location
  • 451 King Street #542
    Littleton, MA 01460-0542 USA
    United States
Region served
Worldwide
Membershipin over 35 countries
Official language
English
President
Shayne Gary – University of New South Wales (2022)
Immediate Past President
Paulo Gonçalves – University of Lugano, Switzerland
Executive Director
Rebecca Niles
Websitewww.systemdynamics.org

The System Dynamics Society is an international, nonprofit organization formed in 1983.

History

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The society was formed in 1983 through resolution passed by 120 delegates naming Jay Forrester as the first president.[1]

The activity of the society has thereafter continued both to hold an international, annual conference and to sponsor publications of research in the area.

Governance

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The society is structured into officers and policy council members, standing committees and Home office teams.

List of presidents of the System Dynamics Society

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  • 2023 - Shayne Gary – University of New South Wales - Australia
  • 2022 - J. Bradley Morrison – Brandeis University - United States of America
  • 2021 - Paulo Gonclaves - University of Lugano, Switzerland
  • 2020 - Birgit Kopainsky - University of Bergen, Norway
  • 2019 - Martin F. G. Schaffernicht – Universidad de Talca, Chile
  • 2018 - I. Martínez-Moyano – Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America
  • 2017 - Leonard Malczynski - Sandia National Laboratories - United States of America
  • 2016 - Etiënne A.J.A. Rouwette - Radboud University - The Netherlands
  • 2015 - Jürgen Strohhecker - Frankfurt School of Finance and Management - Germany
  • 2014 - Edward G. Anderson - University of Texas - United States of America
  • 2013 - Kim Warren - London Business School - United Kingdom
  • 2012 - David Ford - Texas A&M University - United States of America
  • 2011 - David Lane - London School of Economics - United Kingdom
  • 2010 - Rogelio Oliva - Texas A&M University - United States of America
  • 2009 - Erling Moxnes - University of Bergen - Norway
  • 2008 - James M. Lyneis - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - United States of America
  • 2007 - Qifan Wang - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - China
  • 2006 - Michael J. Radzicki - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - United States of America
  • 2005 - Graham Winch - University of Plymouth - United Kingdom
  • 2004 - Robert Eberlein - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - United States of America
  • 2003 - Pål I. Davidsen - University of Bergen - Norway
  • 2002 - James H. Hines, Jr. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - United States of America
  • 2001 - Ali N. Mashayekhi - Sharif University of Technology - Iran
  • 2000 - Jac A. M. Vennix - Radboud University - The Netherlands
  • 1999 - Alexander L. Pugh, III - Pugh-Roberts Associates - United States of America
  • 1998 - Yaman Barlas - Bogazici University - Turkey
  • 1997 - George P. Richardson - State University of New York at Albany - United States of America
  • 1996 - John D. W. Morecroft - London Business School - United Kingdom
  • 1995 - Khalid Saeed - Asian Institute of Technology - Thailand
  • 1994 - Andrew Ford - Washington State University - United States of America
  • 1993 - Peter M. Milling - University of Stuttgart - Germany
  • 1992 - John D. Sterman - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - United States of America
  • 1991 - Erich K. O. Zahn - University of Stuttgart - Germany
  • 1990 - Peter Gardiner - University of Southern California - United States of America
  • 1989 - Eric F. Wolstenholme - University of Bradford - United Kingdom
  • 1987-1988 - Nathan B. Forrester - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - United States of America
  • 1986-1987 - Dennis L. Meadows - Dartmouth College
  • 1985-1986 - Jørgen Randers - Ministry of Long-Term Planning - Norway
  • 1984-1985 - David F. Andersen - State University of New York at Albany - United States of America
  • 1983-1984 - Jay W. Forrester - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - United States of America

Chapters

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The society has the following chapters as of 2021:

  • African Regional
  • ASEAN
  • Benelux
  • Brazil
  • China
  • German
  • Indian
  • Indonesian
  • Iranian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin American
  • Nigerian
  • Oceania (Australasian)
  • Pakistani
  • Russian
  • South African
  • Student
  • Swiss
  • United Kingdom

Economics Chapter

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The Economics Chapter of the System Dynamics Society is a part of the System Dynamics Society, which deals with different objectives concerning system dynamics. The objectives of this chapter are;[2]

  • To identify, extend and unify knowledge contributing to the understanding and betterment of economic systems through the use of System Dynamics.
  • To promote the development of the fields of Economics and System Dynamics.
  • To encourage and develop educational programs related to the behavior of economic systems.
  • To promote pluralism within the economics profession.

To accomplish these objectives the Economics Chapter proposes to conduct chapter meetings and to publish a journal, newsletter, website, books, and other materials. The president in 2007 is I. David Wheat, Jr., Senior Lecturer in System Dynamics, University of Bergen, Norway. Immediate Past-President is Oleg V. Pavlov,[3] Assistant Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. And there are currently 71 members in this chapter.

Special Interest Groups

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As of 2021, the System Dynamics Society has the following Special Interest Groups (SIG)

  • Agriculture & Food
  • Asset Dynamics
  • Biomedical
  • Business
  • Conflict, Defense, and Security
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Environmental
  • Health Policy
  • Model Analysis
  • Pre-College Education
  • Psychology and Human Behavior
  • Social Impact
  • Structural Racism
  • Transportation
  • Water

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Andersen, David; Morecroft, John; Spencer, Roberta; Forrester, Jay; Karsky, Michel; Paulré, Bernard; Pugh, Jack; Radzicki, Michael; Randers, Jørgen; Richardson, George; Saeed, Khalid (2007). "How the System Dynamics Society came to be: a collective memoir". System Dynamics Review. 23 (2–3): 219–227. doi:10.1002/sdr.367.
  2. ^ Constitution of the Economics Chapter of the System Dynamics Society, Inc.
  3. ^ Oleg V. Pavlov Home Page
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