Professor, Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT)
Affiliate Professor: Institute of Earth Systems, University of Malta
Office: ISAT/CS 155
Phone: 540-568-2725
Fax: 540-568-2768
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
James Madison University
701 Carrier Drive, MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Research Interests: System Dynamics Modeling (environmental modeling, group modeling; use of culturally anchored eco-games as a systems-based problem solving environment in other cultures); Applied statistical analysis; Spatial Analysis
Subjects taught:
Affiliate Professor: Institute of Earth Systems, University of Malta
Office: ISAT/CS 155
Phone: 540-568-2725
Fax: 540-568-2768
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
James Madison University
701 Carrier Drive, MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Research Interests: System Dynamics Modeling (environmental modeling, group modeling; use of culturally anchored eco-games as a systems-based problem solving environment in other cultures); Applied statistical analysis; Spatial Analysis
Subjects taught:
- Introduction to systems thinking and system dynamics
- System dynamics: Building and evaluating models for policy analysis
- Introduction to applied statistical thinking
- Introduction to spatial thinking and problem solving
- System Dynamics for Management of Environmental Systems
- Six-Sigma black belt and green belt certification
- Design of experiments for products and processes
- Regression and empirical modeling methods
- Time series analysis
- James Simon (2013). “A System Dynamics Approach to Education on How to Manage the Endangered Species of the Edwards Aquifer.”
- Raguram Sellakannu (2013). “System Dynamics Modeling of Residential Electricity Consumption Growth in Virginia.”
- Jacob Mayiani Loorimirim (2013). “ERAMAT! A Board Game Simulator for Promoting Systems Thinking for Sustainable Pastoralism Among the Maasai of Southern Kenya.”
- Ivan Gowe (2013). “System Dynamics Modeling Study of the Possibility of Endemic Measles in the State of Virginia.”
- Brookes E. Taylor (2012). “A Business Case for Electric Power Distributors Using Simulation: Investigating the Combined use of the Strategies of Feed-in-Tariffs, Distributed Generation, Time-of-use Rates, and Efficiency”.
- 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 Presence 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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