Daniel Kornhauser

Daniel Kornhauser is currently working in perception, design, and analysis of Agent Based Modeling (ABM) visualizations in NetLogo. He became interested in design while pursuing his Masters in Sciences at the MIT Media Laboratories, where he created Computer Assisted Design software for the creation of copper craft ornamental patterns in non industrial settings. This lead to a research position at TELMEX here he worked for a year in the Center for Digital Culture on initiatives to bridge the Digital Divide in Mexico: computer community centers, last mile connectivity in rural settings and educational robotics workshops. Before attending MIT he pursued an Electrical Engineering Bachelors and a Ma in Computer Science at UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico). He is currently a Computer Science PhD Candiate at Northwestern University. He enjoys salsa dancing, running and traveling.

Ford Building Office 3-320
2133 Sheridan Rd
Evanston, IL
60208-0886
United States

Email: dkor@northwestern.edu
Web: http://ccl.northwestern.edu/~dkor/

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Uri Wilensky

Uri Wilensky, mathematician, educator, computer scientist and learning technologist, is the founder and current director of the Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling at Northwestern University. Dr Wilensky is an associate professor of Learning Sciences and Computer Science, holds an appointment in the cognitive science program, and is on the governing board of the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems (NICO). His most recent projects focus on developing tools that enable users (both researchers and learners) to simulate, explore and make sense of complex systems. His NetLogo agent-based modeling software is used by tens of thousands of users worldwide.

Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling
Annenberg Hall 337
Evanston, IL, 60208
United States

Email: uri@northwestern.edu
Web: http://ccl.northwestern.edu/uri

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William Rand

William Rand is a an assistant professor of Marketing, Decision, Operations, and Information Technology, and Computer Science at the University of Maryland. He is also the Director of Research for the Center for Complexity in Business. His interests center around the application of complex systems tools, like agent-based modeling, social network analysis, machine learning, and geographic information systems, to a wide variety of domains areas, such as, diffusion of innovation, evolution of cooperation, Web 2.0, and human-environmental interactions. Dr. Rand completed his dissertation in 2005 at the University of Michigan under John Holland and Rick Riolo on the use of genetic algorithms in dynamic environments, and went on to become a postdoctoral fellow at the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems (NICO) before his current position. He has presented at conferences worldwide and has significant experience teaching hands-on agent-based modeling.

3457 Van Munching Hall
R. H. Smith School of Business
College Park
MD, USA
20742
United States

Email: wrand@umd.edu
Web: http://www.shakyladder.org