Network University of the Green World

The 7th Seminar on
the Future-Oriented Complexity and Adaptation Systems

August 5 - 8, 1999
at the Higashiura Sunshine Hall
Higashiura-cho (East Coast), Awaji Island
Hyogo Pref., Japan

Messages for the FOCAS Seminar
from
Dr. Jerome Karke (Nobel Laureate)

August 5, Thursday

• Seminar 1 (9:00 - 12:00)
  
  (A) FOCAS (Future-Oriented Complexity and Adaptation Studies) and Scenario Analysis
  Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
  
  (B) An Introduction to Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling
  Dr. Matthias Ruth, Dept. of Geography, Boston University
  
  
• Seminar 2 (13:30 - 16:30)
  
  (A) The Animated Brain - An Example of Computer Use for Teaching Complex Systems
  Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio Universities, College of Medicine
  
  (B) An Introduction to Chaos and Compleixty
  Dr. Steven R. Bishop, Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics and its Application, University College London

August 6, Friday

• Seminar 3 (9:00 - 12:00)
  
  (A) Chaos in a Market Economy
  Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
  
  (B) Building a Sustainable Culture in Local Communities
  Prof. Kazuo Mizuta, Kyoto Sangyo University
  
  
• Seminar 4 (13:30 - 16:30)
  
  (A) Thermodynamics and Dynamic Modeling for Decision Making in Complex Economic-Ecological Systems
  Dr. Matthias Ruth, Dept. of Geography, Boston University
  
  (B) Joy for Doing Sciences and Futures Studies
  - A Dialogue with Overseas FOCAS scientists -

August 7, Saturday

• Seminar 5 (9:00 - 12:00)
  
  (A) A Framework for Understanding Engineering Dynamical Systems based on a Nonlinear Approach
  Dr. Steven R. Bishop, Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics and its Application, University College London
  
  (B) Does a Cockroach Have a Mind?"
  Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio Universities, College of Medicine
  
  
• Seminar 6 (13:30 - 16:30)
  
  (A) Our Challenge to Sustainable Development
  Dr. Yoshitaka Nitta, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
  
  (B) (Continued)

August 8, Sunday

FOCAS Open Seminar

Opening a World-longest Bridge and
Futures of Awaji Island and Higashiura Town

- Future Visions by Local Kids -

• Opening Speeches (10:00 - 10:30)
  Mr. Khyoichi Nioka, Mayor of Higashiura-cho
  Dr. Hisao Onoe, Chairman of the Network Univ. Committee
  Mr. Mitsugu Saito, Chief Administrator, the Network Univ. Committee
  
  
• FOCAS Higashiura Forum (10:30 - 12:00)
  (A) Futures Visions of Awaji Island and Higashiura Town
  presented by 6 local kids

  (B) Roundtable: Futures of Awaji Island and Higashiura Town

  Panelists
  Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio Universities
  Prof. Kazuo Mizuta, Kyoto Sangyo University

  Coordinator
  Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Vice Chair of the Network Univ. Committee

Simultaneous English Translation is offered this year.