Michael L. Deaton
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Professor, Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT)

Office: ISAT/CS 155
Phone: 540-568-2725
Fax: 540-568-2768
Email: deatonml@jmu.edu


Mailing Address:
James Madison University
701 Carrier Drive, MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Research Interests: System Dynamics Modeling (environmental modeling, group modeling); Applied statistical analysis; Spatial Analysis



Subjects taught:
  • Introduction to systems thinking and system dynamics
  • System dynamics: Building and evaluating models for policy analysis
  • Group Modeling Methods
  • Introduction to applied statistical thinking
  • Introduction to spatial thinking and problem solving
  • Six-Sigma black belt and green belt certification 
  • Design of experiments for products and processes
  • Regression and empirical modeling methods
  • Time series analysis
Master's Thesis Supervised
  • J. Schembri (2011). "A System Dynamics Approach Toward Assessing Posidonea Oceanica Habitat"
  • A. Graefe (2010). "Assessing the Potential Benefits of Learning about Environmental Issues Through a Systems Thinking Pedagogy"
  • B. Fazea (2010). "The Center for STEM Education and Outreach at James Madison University: A Case Study for Using System Dynamics and the Balanced Scorecard to Perform Strategic Planning"
  • V. Akins (2010). "System Dynamics of Chronic Diseases in the Presences of Social Determinants"
  • S. Songkiatisak (2009). "A Simulation Model for Triclosan Concentrations in the North and Middle Rivers, Virginia" (co-advised with Dr. Tom Benzing)
  • D. Martin (2008). "Making the Grade: A System Dynamics Analysis of No Child Left Behind and its Impact on Student Performance"
  • P. Salyers (2007). "Water Shortages and Water Management in Wise County, Virginia: A System Dynamics Analysis"
  • S. Bantz (2007). "Growing Pains: Exploring the Future of the U.S. Biodiesel Industry"
  • M. Bourne (2004). "The Dynamics of Identify Theft: A Comparison of Symptomatic and Systemic Solutions"

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