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Exploring Complex Systems: 50th Annual ISSS Conference at Sonoma State University

Join us for the 50th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) at Sonoma State University from July 9-14, 2006. This engaging event will feature plenary sessions on topics including Complex Systems, Self-Organization, Social Systems Design, and Ecological Sustainability. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions with prominent speakers like Ralph Abraham, Geoffrey West, and Fritjof Capra. Don't miss this chance to explore systemic thinking and its real-world applications!

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Exploring Complex Systems: 50th Annual ISSS Conference at Sonoma State University

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  1. ISSS 50th Annual Conference Sonoma State University July 9-14, 2006

  2. Tentative Schedule (M-Th) • 9:00 - 12:00 Plenary Sessions • 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch • 1:00 - 1:30 Art/Performance • 1:30 - 3:30 Session I • 3:30 - 4:00 Break • 4:00 - 6:00 Session II • 6:30 Dinner

  3. Plenary Topics Complex Systems and the Roots of Systems Thinking Self-Organization and Living Systems Social Systems Design and Practice Ecological Systems and Sustainability

  4. Program Monday Plenary: Complex Systems and the Mathematical Roots of Systems Thinking Confirmed Speakers: Ralph Abraham, Mathematics of Complexity George Richardson, System Dynamics Geoffrey West, Santa Fe Institute

  5. Program Tuesday Plenary: Self-Organization & Living Systems • In collaboration with Pille Bunnell and the American Society for Cybernetics • Addressing topics in systems biology and the biology of cognition

  6. Program Wednesday Plenary: Social Systems Design and Practice Suggested Speakers: Systems Practice: Russell Ackoff, Peter Checkland, Michael Jackson Systems Design: Harold Nelson, Alexander and Kathia Laszlo Other: Margaret Wheatey, George Lakoff, Marilyn Waring

  7. Program Thursday Plenary: Ecology and Sustainability Confirmed Speakers: Mary Catherine Bateson, Institute for Intercultural Studies Richard Norgaard, Energy & Resources Group, UC Berkeley Additional Suggestions: Tim Allen, Paul Hawken, John Todd, Helena Norberg Hodge, Wangari Maathai

  8. Program Evening Sessions Sunday: Keynote Address: Fritjof Capra Monday: Nora Batesons Film on Gregory Bateson Thursday: Banquet w/Philip Boulding & Magical Strings Other: Panel of Past Presidents, Youth SIG, Art SIG

  9. Program Afternoon Breakout Sessions Special Integration Groups Proposed Panels Local Initiatives (Food, Water, Health, Climate Change) Open Space/World Café/Interactive Sessions Discussions with Plenary Speakers

  10. Program Pre- & Post-Conference Workshops Workshop on Biology of Cognition Integrated Approaches to Education Food & Agriculture System Dynamics/Sustainability Institute

  11. Local Excursions • SSU Environmental Technology Center • Sustainability Tours • Winery Tours • Redwoods

  12. Funding and Outreach • Fundraising/Grant Writing • Co-Sponsorship • Promotion

  13. Timeline • Finalize Call for Papers (June) • Contact Co-Sponsors (July - Sept) • Finalize Program (July - Nov) • Outreach & Promotion (Ongoing)

  14. Final Reflections

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