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What do traffic jams, vaccination rates, and restaurant choices have in common? They’re all shaped by micro-decisions and they can all be explored using agent-based modeling. In the latest episode of The Flux, we sat down with Andrew Crooks at the CSSSA conference in Santa Fe to talk about how synthetic populations, social networks, and GIS are helping us simulate and shape better futures. From Brexit to vaccine behavior, the models are getting richer and faster. Listen here: https://hubs.li/Q03gVrJ_0 #TheFluxPodcast #AgentBasedModeling #ComplexSystems #GIS #DecisionSupport #SyntheticPopulations

At Epistemix, we’re always excited to see new research pushing the boundaries of agent-based modeling — especially when it aligns with our mission to make public health modeling more representative, responsive, and ready for real-world decision-making. We recently came across this paper by Emma Von Hoene, Amira Roess, Hamdi Kavak and Taylor Anderson in PLOS Computational Biology, which introduces a novel method for generating synthetic populations with public health behaviors and attitudes. It’s a great read and a strong example of innovation happening across the field. Proud to be part of a growing community advancing how we model human behavior, health disparities, and population-level outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQPtPvny #Epistemix #ABM #SyntheticPopulations #ComputationalBiology

🚨 Epistemix is hiring! 🚨 Epistemix is on a mission to help organizations make better decisions using advanced modeling and simulation. Their platform enables leaders to test strategies, forecast outcomes, and respond confidently to complex challenges—from public health to business operations. They’re growing fast and currently hiring across multiple roles, including: 🧠 Software Engineering 📊 Data Science & Modeling 💻 DevOps & Infrastructure 📈 Business Development If you're excited about using technology to solve real-world problems and want to join a smart, mission-driven team, check out the open roles here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFvvjFPk #Hiring #TechJobs #SimulationModeling #Careers #StartupJobs

What if we could test decisions before making them? In our latest episode of The Flux, we dive into agent-based modeling (ABM)—a powerful but underutilized approach to simulating how people, policies, and systems interact. Our guest, Hamdi Kavak, shares how ABM can help us: 🔹 Predict large-scale societal shifts using synthetic populations 🔹 Understand the trade-offs between model complexity and scale 🔹 Bridge the gap between AI, machine learning, and simulation ABM has the potential to revolutionize decision-making in policy, crisis response, and business strategy. So why hasn’t it gained the same traction as AI? We explore what’s holding it back—and what needs to change. 🎙️ Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03ccbLj0 #Epistemix #EpistemixPodcast #TheFlux #JohnCordier #HamdiKavak #Podcast #Collaboration #EpistemixInsights #EpistemixUpdates #EpistemixImpact #Innovation #Technology #Startups #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #HealthPolicy #HealthEquity #PopulationHealth #PredictiveAnalytics #ArtificialInteligence #DataVisualization #InnovationInHealth #HealthInnovation #PandemicResponse #HealthSurveillance #CommunityEngagement #ResearchCommunity #ABM #AI

What if we had better ways to anticipate global events before they unfold? Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a powerful approach that allows us to simulate how people, policies, and systems interact in complex environments. In this episode of The Flux, Hamdi Kavak shares his expertise on: 🔹 The role of synthetic populations in large-scale simulations 🔹 Why ABM hasn’t had the same breakthrough as AI (yet) 🔹 How modeling could have predicted the scale of COVID-19 earlier As technology advances, ABM could play a critical role in policy-making, crisis response, and business strategy. Learn more in our latest conversation! 🎙️ Listen here: https://hubs.li/Q03c9NNS0 #Epistemix #EpistemixPodcast #TheFlux #JohnCordier #HamdiKavak #Podcast #Collaboration #EpistemixInsights #EpistemixUpdates #EpistemixImpact #Innovation #Technology #Startups #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #HealthPolicy #HealthEquity #PopulationHealth #PredictiveAnalytics #ArtificialInteligence #DataVisualization #InnovationInHealth #HealthInnovation #PandemicResponse #HealthSurveillance #CommunityEngagement #ResearchCommunity #ABM #AI

AI vs. Agent-Based Modeling: A Hidden Opportunity? AI and machine learning are everywhere but why hasn’t agent-based modeling (ABM) gotten the same mainstream push? On this episode of The Flux, we talk with Hamdi Kavak, who shares his journey from software engineering to building large-scale simulations of human behavior. We discuss: ✔️ The rise of AI vs. the slower adoption of ABM ✔️ How ABM models synthetic populations to predict real-world outcomes ✔️ The future of integrating AI with ABM for better decision-making If you’ve ever wondered how we can model the future before it happens, you won’t want to miss this conversation. 🎧 Tune in now: https://hubs.li/Q03c9B-J0 #Epistemix #EpistemixPodcast #TheFlux #JohnCordier #HamdiKavak #Podcast #Collaboration #EpistemixInsights #EpistemixUpdates #EpistemixImpact #Innovation #Technology #Startups #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #HealthPolicy #HealthEquity #PopulationHealth #PredictiveAnalytics #ArtificialInteligence #DataVisualization #InnovationInHealth #HealthInnovation #PandemicResponse #HealthSurveillance #CommunityEngagement #ResearchCommunity #ABM #AI

On this episode of The Flux, Paul Amoruso reinforced something crucial: innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Agent-Based Modeling is bringing together minds from computer science, anthropology, economics, geography, and more, creating a melting pot of ideas that fuel new ways of understanding social complexity. Paul highlighted how open communication and explainability are driving forces in the field’s growth. For those looking to enter ABM, Paul’s advice is simple: ✅ Start with foundational learning ✅ Explore hands-on projects ✅ Engage with the open, collaborative community If you're working in an interdisciplinary space, what has helped you bridge gaps between fields? Drop your insights below! Listen Here: https://hubs.li/Q03brwQC0 #Epistemix #TheFlux #Podcast #PaulAmoruso #Education #EdTech

What if we could use Agent-Based Modeling to reshape education? On this episode of The Flux, Paul Amoruso shared a compelling thought: traditional lecture-based teaching may not be the most effective way to foster learning. Active learning approaches, where students engage, discuss, and interact, often lead to better knowledge retention and understanding. ABMs could help us visualize and simulate different teaching methods, helping educators and policymakers make more informed decisions about how we teach future generations. Could computational models play a role in improving education? Let’s explore the possibilities! Listen Here: https://hubs.li/Q03brqNz0 #Epistemix #TheFlux #PaulAmoruso #Education #EdTech

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Climate Change is Reshaping Infectious Disease—Are We Ready? 🦠 Valley fever, once confined to the Southwest, is creeping into new regions due to shifting climates. In the DRC, a deadly outbreak with Ebola-like symptoms highlights how environmental changes fuel new disease threats. 🌡️ As rising temperatures expand the reach of pathogens and vectors, the question is clear: How can we prepare for the next climate-driven outbreak? Should we invest in early detection? Strengthen global health infrastructure? Or rethink disease surveillance entirely? Comment below with your thoughts! 🔗 Source: https://lnkd.in/gwuGN8Xp 🔗 Source: https://lnkd.in/dyGMj-Ts #Epistemix #EpistemixInsights #EpistemixUpdates #EpistemixImpact #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #HealthPolicy #HealthEquity #PopulationHealth #PredictiveAnalytics #ArtificialInteligence #HealthInnovation #PandemicResponse #HealthSurveillance #CommunityEngagement #ResearchCommunity