Complex Systems Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Complexity

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In this course you'll learn about the tools used by scientists to understand complex systems. The topics you'll learn about include dynamics, chaos, fractals, information theory, self-organization, agent-based modeling, and networks.

• Complexity Explorer
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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Introduction to Dynamical Systems and Chaos

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In this course you'll gain an introduction to the modern study of dynamical systems, the interdisciplinary field of applied mathematics that studies systems that change over time.

• Complexity Explorer
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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Introduction to Complexity

About the Course: In this course you'll learn about the tools used by scientists to understand complex systems. The topics you'll learn about include dynamics, chaos, fractals, information theory, self-organization, agent-based modeling, and networks. Y…

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Lecture: What is Complexity?

About the Tutorial: SFI PresidentDavid Krakauer presents a lecture on the question What is Complexity? About the Instructor(s): David Krakauer is the President and William H. Miller Professor of Complex Systemsat the Santa Fe Institute.David's research…

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Journal Club

About the Tutorial: Complexity Explorer is experimenting with a new type of content: Journal Club. These short segments provide a summary of a recent publication in the broad area of complex systems ? a paper chosen or authored by a member of the Santa…

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Lecture: Epistemological emergence

About the Tutorial: Introducing the first offering from Complexity Explorer in Spanish: a talk focused on philosophy of science in which SFI Professor Miguel Fuentes examines the concept of epistemological emergence through the lens of complexity scienc…

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Complexity-GAINs Curriculum

About the Tutorial: The materials contained within this tutorial were developed for the Complexity-GAINs program, a two-week summer school aimed at gaining understanding and skill in applying the approaches of complex systems science, as pioneered at th…

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C. Brandon Ogbunu on Epistasis and The Primacy of Context in Complex Systems

Explore the role of context in complex systems with Yale evolutionary biologist C. Brandon Ogbunu in this 1-2 hour podcast by Santa Fe Institute. Topics include evolution, epidemics, and science communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Cascading Transitions in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Explore cascading transitions in psycho-social systems with the Santa Fe Institute. Learn to understand, predict, and manage these transitions using agent-based models. Ideal for those interested in opinion change, learning, and addiction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Algorithmic Foundations of Emergent Behavior in Analog Collectives

Explore the foundations of emergent behavior in analog collectives with Santa Fe Institute. Dive into self-organizing systems, programmable matter, and algorithms in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fractal Conflicts & Swing Voters with Eddie Lee

Explore the science behind conflict patterns and swing voters with Santa Fe Institute's postdoctoral fellow, Eddie Lee. Learn about the hidden order in societal laws in a 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Irreversibility of Biological Active Matter

Explore the irreversibility of biological active matter in less than an hour with Santa Fe Institute. Dive into living systems, elasticity laws, neuron dynamics, and more.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Story of Sync - Steven Strogatz Ulam Memorial Lecture

Explore synchronization in nature and technology with Steven Strogatz's lecture at Santa Fe Institute. Dive into topics like crowd synchronization, fireflies, and network structure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Exponentials, Economics, and Ecology with David Krakauer

Explore the interplay of exponentials, economics, and ecology in the context of COVID-19 with Santa Fe Institute's podcast series. Learn about nonlinear dynamics, feedback loops, and more in under 1 hour.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Engineering Crypto-Economies Through the Lens of Complex Systems

Explore cryptoeconomics and blockchain incentives through complex systems modeling in this short seminar by the Santa Fe Institute. Includes a live DAO simulation demo.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course