Professional SDers...please circulate among schools in your area! Also,
if you would be interested in becoming involved, let me know.
Announcing:
SyM Bowl East 99
An exhibition of student work in the field of system dynamics
Saturday, April 17th, 1999 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester,
MA
SyM Bowl East is:
- a student exhibition of systems thinking and dynamic modeling
- an opportunity for students to see the modeling work of others
- a venue for novice students to display their work
- a celebration for students, families, and teachers
The SyM Bowl Concept:
SyM Bowl began with the creativity and energy of Edward Gallaher,
a research pharmacologist and SD in K-12 supporter, from Portland, Oregon.
Teams of 2-4 students identify a problem (any area), identify reference
behaviors, find experts and reference materials, build a model (simple to
start with!), state assumptions, discuss parameter values, conduct
sensitivity analyses, consider loop behaviors, and draw conclusions. A
final report and poster session complete the process. A select group of
projects are asked to present their work in a general session.
NEW!! This year we also encourage beginning modelers to submit a
poster session (only) for evaluation and commendation in a non-competitive
arena. These students will have an opportunity to see others students
work, get feedback, and improve their abilities for future SyM Bowl
events!
Wayne Wakeland, Ph.D., Systems Science Dept., Portland State
University and Edward Gallaher have evolved excellent judging criteria
over the past 3 years of SyM Bowl competition.
The Event Itself:
A paper (50%) is required (in advance). The writing, formulation
of the problem, etc. provides 25% of the score; modeling expertise
provides 25% of the score.
Poster presentation (25%). On the day of the event, teams present
their models in an open-house forum (9:00-11:30). Each team has a table
and a computer, and they develop a background poster to illustrate their
project. This session is open to the public, and students are encouraged
to circulate and observe other projects.
Formal presentation (25%): Studies are selected to present a
15-min talk to the entire audience in an auditorium. After a 30-min break
we conclude with an awards ceremony for all participants. Award amounts
will be determined based on the level of financial support obtained in
fundraising.
We look forward to having you join us! We thank WPI for their support and
for hosting the 1st Sym Bowl East!
(see:http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/SSPS/Majors/SD.html)
For applications and arrangements contact:
Will Costello
Waters Center for System Dynamics
Trinity College of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont 05491
will@cvu.cssd.k12.vt.us