15.871  Introduction to System Dynamics

RMI Climate Modeling Internship on Stellar

Hi all,

I just posted a very interesting internship opportunity for a student with SD modeling and climate/energy interests at the Rocky Mountain Institute. It looks like a great opportunity - please take a look on Stellar.

Cheers,
David.

Announced on 06 May 2016  9:04  p.m. by David R. Keith

Job Ads on Stellar

Hi all,

I hope you are having a great break.

In case you are interested, I have just added two new job ads for System Dynamics modelers to the 15.871 Stellar site. One is at PA Consulting in the Business Intelligence & Strategic Analytics group. The other is with Transformation Systems, Inc. Take a look!

Cheers,
David.

Announced on 24 March 2016  6:49  a.m. by David R. Keith

Reminder re: End-of-H1 Surveys

Hi all,

Please remember to complete the 15.871 teammate evaluation ASAP, which contributes to your grade for the class.

Also, we grateful appreciate receiving your feedback through the MIT Subject Evaluation and 15.871 exit survey.

Here are the links:

https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bqEIXmtp6G6JqSN
http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation/evaluate.html
https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_emIhexbrA15z1s1

Have a good weekend!

Cheers,
David.

Announced on 11 March 2016  5:22  p.m. by David R. Keith

End-of-H1 Surveys

Hi all,

As we reach the end of H1 today, there are some simply survey tasks that I request you complete by the end of Friday:

1. Your grade for 15.871 includes 15% for evaluation from your teammates, as described in the Syllabus. Every team is expected to complete the assessment to receive this credit. Click the link below and follow the instructions carefully: https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bqEIXmtp6G6JqSN

2. Please complete the online Subject Evaluation for 15.871 by following this link: http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation/evaluate.html Your feedback, and in particular your written comments, are very important to me.

3. I would appreciate if you could complete a very brief exit survey to help me and the other System Dynamics faculty schedule future classes, by following this link: https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_emIhexbrA15z1s1

I will also provide time at the end of today's lectures to complete the surveys, so please bring your laptop to class.

Many thanks,
David.

Announced on 10 March 2016  6:06  a.m. by David R. Keith

People Express case for next Thursday

Hi all,

Next Thursday we will be discussing the case of People Express, a pioneer of the low-cost airline market. This is also the topic of Assignment 5.

It is essential that you prepare for the class by reading the HBS case 'People Express (A)', which you can download from Study.net. You can find instructions for using Study.net in the Materials section of our Stellar site.

Cheers,
David.

Announced on 26 February 2016  12:35  p.m. by David R. Keith