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Research Interests
Professor Wilensky has several distinct research interests. A major interest is in the design of learning technologies. Another major interest is agent-based modeling and the design of ABM languages, the design and history of Modeling and representational infrastructure,; developing tools that enable users to simulate, explore and make sense of conplex systems.
Education/Academic qualification
Media Arts and Sciences, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
… → 1993
Mathematics, MA, Brandeis University
… → 1977
Mathematics and Philosophy, BA, Brandeis University
… → 1977
Research interests keywords
- Agent-based modeling
- Complex systems
- Computer-based modeling
- Connected learning
- Constructionism
- Education
- Mathematics and science education in the context of computation
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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POSE: Phase II: Cultivating Modeling Literacy and Practice through a NetLogo Open Source Ecosystem
9/15/23 → 8/31/25
Project: Research project
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NSF‐BSF: Learning the concept of Dynamic Equilibrium across disciplines with SystEms Augmented Mechanistic Representations
8/15/23 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Center for Dissemination and Implementation At Stanford (C-DIAS)
Brown, C. H., Vermeer, W. & Wilensky, U.
Stanford University, National Institute on Drug Abuse
8/1/22 → 5/31/27
Project: Research project
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EAGER: MAKER: A Cultural Framework for Equity in Maker Practices
Wilensky, U., Hooper, P. K., Vossoughi, S. & Vossoughi, S.
8/1/17 → 3/31/21
Project: Research project
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PSC for EAGER: MAKER: A Cultural Framework for Equity in Maker Practices
8/1/17 → 3/31/21
Project: Research project
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How Co-Designing Computational Modeling Activities Helped Teachers Implement Responsive Teaching Strategies
Swanson, H. L., Lawrence, L. E. M., Arnell, J., Dawkins, A. L., Jones, B., Sherin, B. & Wilensky, U., Jun 23 2023, Proceedings of 2023 Symposium on Learning, Design and Technology, LDT 2023. Association for Computing Machinery, p. 79-86 8 p. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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NetLogo AR: Bringing Room-Scale Real-World Environments Into Computational Modeling for Children
Chen, J., Horn, M. S. & Wilensky, U. J., Jun 19 2023, Proceedings of IDC 2023 - 22nd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference: Rediscovering Childhood. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 736-739 4 p. (Proceedings of IDC 2023 - 22nd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference: Rediscovering Childhood).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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The Pocketworld Playground: Engaging Online, Out-of-School Learners with Agent-based Programming
Chen, J., Zhao, L., Horn, M. S. & Wilensky, U. J., Jun 19 2023, Proceedings of IDC 2023 - 22nd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference: Rediscovering Childhood. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 267-277 11 p. (Proceedings of IDC 2023 - 22nd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference: Rediscovering Childhood).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Agent-based model projections for reducing HIV infection among MSM: Prevention and care pathways to end the HIV epidemic in Chicago, Illinois
Vermeer, W., Gurkan, C., Hjorth, A., Benbow, N., Mustanski, B. M., Kern, D., Brown, C. H. & Wilensky, U., Oct 2022, In: PloS one. 17, 10 October, e0274288.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing learning environments with iterative conjecture mapping to support teachers' computational thinking learning
Peel, A., Kelter, J., Zhao, L., Horn, M. & Wilensky, U., 2022, International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All: Overarching Research, Development, and Practices - 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022. Chinn, C., Tan, E., Chan, C. & Kali, Y. (eds.). International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), p. 1169-1172 4 p. (Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Datasets
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Team Assembly
Bakshy, E. (Contributor) & Wilensky, U. (Contributor), ZENODO, Mar 10 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7719578, https://zenodo.org/record/7719578
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Making guimera-etal-2005 model FAIR - First Release (March 2023)
Bakshy, E. (Contributor) & Wilensky, U. (Contributor), ZENODO, Mar 12 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7725396, https://zenodo.org/record/7725396
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