complex systems

The *new* UWSA branch of the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI Design) hosted an event on Thursday, November 21st called SYNERGIES: A Cross-disciplinary Colloquium on Design.

Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation - Fall 2019 Visioning Session

Tuesday December 3, 2019

10:30 a.m. to 12 noon

EV3 4327

What does WICI mean for you?  What would you like it to be in future?  We need your input!

WICI Speaker Series: Dr. Mary O'Connor "Our Changing Biosphere: Understanding our Future from First Principles"

Watch the video recording of this talk on Vimeo.com

Bring your thoughts, and join our complexity discussion!

Through models of mentorship and facilitation we are looking to continue our emergent conversation(s) utilizing the framework of systems and complexity thinking, as we work to create a common language and shared experience of community - the purpose of which is the very process itself.

Every other Monday from 1:30-3 p.m.

Monday September 23rd

Monday October 7th

Monday October 21st

Monday November 4th

Next Date: Monday November 18th (DC 1302)

Bring your lunch and your thoughts, and join our complexity discussion!

Through models of mentorship and faciliation we are looking to continue our emergent conversation(s) utilizing the framework of systems and complexity thinking, as we work to create a commond language and shared experience of community - the purpose of which is the very process itself.

Every other Monday in DC 1302 from 12-1:30 p.m.

Monday September 23rd

Monday October 7th

Monday October 21st

Monday November 4th

Monday November 18th

New this term, University of Waterloo graduate students will discuss their complex systems work during a monthly seminar. Join us for a 20 minute talk, followed by a 20-minute discussion and feedback opportunity. Afterwards, everyone who is able is welcome to meet at the Graduate House for food and socializing from 6 p.m. onward. 

This month, Perin Ruttonsha will discuss 'Balancing Planetary, Socio-Ecological Systems Complexities: A (Re)generative Framework for Transition' on Thursday, July 18th from 4:30 - 5:30 in STC 1019. We hope to see you there!

Complex Systems students, staff, faculty and friends are invited to this open-format seminar with Dr. Bill Sutherland. Bring your lunch and your ideas, and see where the conversations take you.

STC 1019 from 3-4:30

"Common ground, public space, a commonwealth: The Agora of ancient times – A gathering and holding for diversity of disagreement, dilemma, dialogue, discussion, dramaturgy, and dialectics.

Complex Systems students, staff, faculty and friends are invited to this open-format seminar with Dr. Bill Sutherland. Bring your lunch and your ideas, and see where the conversations take you.

Monday June 3 & Monday, July 8

STC 1019 from 12-1:30

"Common ground, public space, a commonwealth: The Agora of ancient times – A gathering and holding for diversity of disagreement, dilemma, dialogue, discussion, dramaturgy, and dialectics.

Managing air pollution, toxic substances, and climate change is a complex, linked sustainability challenge. To better inform efforts to address these issues, we need to understand how policies to address emissions translate into societal benefits. In this talk, Dr. Selin will present work from her research group, using a systems approach to better understand air pollutants such as particulate matter, ozone, and mercury.