ISSS 50th Annual Conference Sonoma State University July 9-14, 2006
Jan 10, 2016
ISSS 50th Annual Conference
ISSS 50th Annual Conference
Sonoma State UniversityJuly 9-14, 2006
Sonoma State UniversityJuly 9-14, 2006
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
Plenary TopicsPlenary Topics
• Complex Systems and the Roots of Systems Thinking
• Self-Organization and Living Systems
• Social Systems Design and Practice• Ecological Systems and Sustainability
• Complex Systems and the Roots of Systems Thinking
• Self-Organization and Living Systems
• Social Systems Design and Practice• Ecological Systems and Sustainability
ProgramProgram
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
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
ProgramProgram
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
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
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
Program Thursday Plenary:Ecology and Sustainability
Confirmed Speakers:Mary Catherine Bateson, Institute for Intercultural StudiesRichard Norgaard, Energy & Resources Group, UC Berkeley
Additional Suggestions:Tim Allen, Paul Hawken, John Todd, Helena Norberg Hodge, Wangari Maathai
Program 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
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
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
Program
Pre- & Post-Conference Workshops
Workshop on Biology of Cognition
Integrated Approaches to Education
Food & Agriculture
System Dynamics/Sustainability Institute
Local ExcursionsLocal Excursions
SSU Environmental Technology Center
Sustainability Tours Winery ToursRedwoods
SSU Environmental Technology Center
Sustainability Tours Winery ToursRedwoods
Funding and OutreachFunding and Outreach
Fundraising/Grant Writing
Co-Sponsorship
Promotion
Fundraising/Grant Writing
Co-Sponsorship
Promotion
TimelineTimeline
Finalize Call for Papers (June)
Contact Co-Sponsors (July - Sept)
Finalize Program (July - Nov)
Outreach & Promotion (Ongoing)
Finalize Call for Papers (June)
Contact Co-Sponsors (July - Sept)
Finalize Program (July - Nov)
Outreach & Promotion (Ongoing)
Final ReflectionsFinal Reflections