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ISSS 50th Annual Conference

ISSS 50th Annual Conference. Sonoma State University July 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 Topics.

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ISSS 50th Annual Conference

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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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