Simulation and Agent-Based Models

Rebecca Garabed

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Ayaz Hyder

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Use of Simulation in Research

Simulation is a helpful tool for researchers who are interested in gaining a better understanding of processes and mechanisms – particularly when the phenomena under study are complex. In this presentation, Ayaz Hyder and Rebecca Garabed will introduce the basic theory and application of simulation, including systems thinking and agent-based models, to communicable and non-communicable infectious disease and other complex processes. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they learn by doing guided, hands-on simulation using the free software NetLogo 6.0.1.

July 20, 2017 Morning Schedule

9:00 – 9:15

Overview of Simulation and Systems Thinking (Hyder)

9:15 – 10:00

Theory and Practice of Agent-Based Models: Examples from Public Health (Hyder)

10:00 – 10:20

Q&A (Garabed and Hyder)

10:20 – 10:30

Break and preparation for Hands-On Activities

10:30 – 10:45

Introduction to Simulation Models for Infectious Diseases(Garabed)

10:45 -11:30

Hands-on Exercise with NetLogo (Garabed)

11:30 – 12:00

Open Discussion on Using Simulation Models for Transdisciplinary Science (Garabed and Hyder)

*Participants should bring a laptop with NetLogo v6.0.1 installed.

**The instructors have also asked that participants bring an idea for simulation from their own discipline and research. For more information or assistance in preparing, please contact Sandy Reed at reed.665@ou.edu.