You now have solid NetLogo skills. Here’s how to continue developing as a modeler.
Advanced NetLogo Features¶
Extensions for specialized modeling:
Network Extension: Advanced social network analysis
GIS Extension: Real geographic data and spatial analysis
R Extension: Integration with statistical analysis
Web Extension: Online experiments and data collection
Advanced programming techniques:
Breeds and inheritance: Different types of agents with shared behaviors
Lists and tables: Complex data structures for agent memory
File I/O: Reading real-world data into models
Behaviorspace automation: Large-scale systematic experiments
Related Tools and Platforms¶
Other agent-based modeling platforms:
Mesa (Python): Code-based modeling with Python libraries
MASON (Java): High-performance modeling for large systems
Anylogic: Commercial platform with GUI design tools
Repast: Research-focused platform with advanced features
Complementary skills:
Statistical analysis: R, Python, or SPSS for data analysis
Network analysis: Gephi, igraph, NetworkX for social networks
GIS: QGIS or ArcGIS for spatial modeling
Data visualization: Tableau, D3.js, or ggplot2 for presenting results
Research and Learning Resources¶
Essential readings:
“Think Complexity” by Allen Downey: Complexity science fundamentals
“Agent-Based Models” by Nigel Gilbert: Social science applications
NetLogo User Manual: Complete reference for all features
Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation: Current research
Online communities:
NetLogo Users Group: Active mailing list for questions and discussions
Complexity Explorer: Free courses on complexity science
CoMSES (Computational Model Library): Repository of published models
Final Project Ideas¶
Choose a project that excites you:
Social phenomena:
How do rumors spread through social media?
What factors determine neighborhood gentrification?
How do social movements grow and decline?
Economic systems:
How do markets form and evolve?
What causes wealth inequality to persist?
How do innovations diffuse through industries?
Environmental issues:
How do communities respond to climate change?
What determines success of conservation efforts?
How do urban planning decisions affect sustainability?
Organizational behavior:
How do teams coordinate complex projects?
What makes some organizations more innovative?
How do company cultures spread and change?