Graduate Research Areas
After learning the basics of system dynamics modeling, graduate students are expected to conduct original research by building, testing and using models based on their own research interests. Recently enrolled graduate students have used system dynamics to explore the following research areas:
- Mathematical modeling (and simulation) as applied to animal nutrition
- Project management & management issues in project based enterprises (in particular architectural practices, house builders and civil engineering consultancies)
- Technology implementation in health and social care
- Investigation of techniques within the system sciences that could be applied to socioeconomic problems' analysis
- The improvement and validation of a project model for the construction of aircraft carriers and submarines
- Policies design to manage system performance
- Deepening and broadening the understanding of management and the organization
- New product development, including implementing a robust, efficacious process to deliver new ideas in a mature industry
According to many students, their journey with SD usually starts with an introduction to SD during a short course program, co-workers' encouragement, or involvement in some SD engagements at work. Then their interest grows exponentially once they understand the many applications of SD in their area.
"I'm obviously not the only one – there is an incredible need for this science, but very few realize that they have this need." - a recent graduate studentFaculty Research Interests
Graduate and post-graduate students in the Social Science and Policy Studies Department at WPI have the opportunity to study under the close supervision of some of the world's leading experts in their fields.
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