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Thursday, July 18, 2019 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Graduate Student Complexity Seminar & Social

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!

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WICI Talk - Lewis Dartnell - ORIGINS: How the Earth Shaped Human History

WICI brings Lewis Dartnell, author of 'The Knowledge' back to Waterloo to discuss his newest book, 'Origins'. A panel discussion about 'biophysical vs. socio-ecological drivers of cultural evolution' with Prof. Vanessa Schweizer and Prof. Igor Grossmann will follow Dartnell's discussion.
 

Date: Tuesday September 17th, 2019
Reception: 10:00 a.m (Talk from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Location: DC 1302

Click here to view the video of this talk on Vimeo.

Monday, September 23, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Open Format Conversations on Complex Systems hosted by Bill Sutherland

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)

Monday, October 7, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Open Format Conversations on Complex Systems hosted by Bill Sutherland

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)

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WICI Speaker Series: Michael Varnum - How and Why Do Cultures Change?

Watch the video of this talk on Vimeo.com

In this talk Dr. Michael Varnum, Associate Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University (ASU), presents findings from a line of research exploring the causes of a diverse array of cultural changes that have taken place in the past several decades/centuries including shifts in individualism, gender equality, innovation, contempt, and fertility. 

Monday, October 21, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Open Format Conversations on Complex Systems hosted by Bill Sutherland

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)

Monday, November 4, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Open Format Conversations on Complex Systems hosted by Bill Sutherland

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)

Monday, November 18, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Open Format Conversations on Complex Systems hosted by Bill Sutherland

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)

Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Kate Adamala: "Life, but not alive"

WICI and the Waterloo Centre for Microbial Research (WCMR) Present: 

"Life, but not alive" with Kate Adamala

Watch the video recording of this talk on Vimeo.com

Join WICI and the Waterloo Centre for Microbial Research in welcoming Kate Admala on Thursday, February 6th in DC 1302.