The theme of 2026 project is "Modeling Majority-Minority Dynamics." Consider the following situation: Different groups in a society vary in their numerical size, social status, or cultural preferences. Each group seeks to shape the broader society so that its norms, beliefs, or practices more closely reflect its own culture. Model the above situation, using agent-based computational modeling techniques. Explicitly state your model and key assumptions. Ground your model assumptions and mechanisms in social psychological principles. Summarize key results. Suggest some potentially interesting future directions and questions for the model. Suggest some standard social science scenarios that could be usefully modeled using such a process.

The theme of 2025 project is "The Invention of Society: Modeling Minority Influence." Consider the following situation: Small groups ("minorities") introduce new ideas or practices into a population. Their influence may decay, stabilize, or spread across the social system. Model the above situation, using agent-based computational modeling techniques. Explicitly state your model and key assumptions. Ground your model assumptions and mechanisms in social psychological principles. Summarize key results. Suggest some potentially interesting future directions and questions for the model. Suggest some standard social science scenarios that could be usefully modeled using such a process.

Psyc 500 students formed seven data science teams. These teams have been working closely together throughout the half of the semester. Teams used the python language and data science technique they learned in the class to create their own data science research project. In this online mini-conference, our data science teams present and communicate our projects.

The theme of 2021 project is "Working From Home: Modeling Virtual Collaboration." Consider the following situation: People work from home. They are allowed to form and reform into project teams as an organization receives several project contracts per month. Model the above situation, using agent-based computational modeling techniques. Explicitly state your model and key assumptions Summarize key results. Suggest some potentially interesting future directions and questions for the model. Suggest some standard social science scenarios that could be usefully modeled using such a process.

Psyc 500 students formed 10 data science teams. These teams have been working closely together throughout the half of the semester. Teams used the python language and data science technique they learned in the class to create your own data science research project. In this online mini-conference, our data science teams present and communicate our projects.

The theme of 2020 project is "Germs & Memes: Modeling Information Flow." Consider the following situation: Information flows across group members. Information can be germs and/or memes. Model the above situation, using whatever computational modeling techniques you wish. Explicitly state your model and key assumptions Summarize key results. Suggest some potentially interesting future directions and questions for the model. Suggest some standard social science scenarios that could be usefully modeled using such a process.