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Welcome to OpenABM & CoMSES

OpenABM is a node in the CoMSES Network, providing a growing collection of tutorials and FAQs on agent-based modeling, a model library intended to provide a locus for authors and modelers to share their models, and forums for modeling-related discussions and job postings.

The Network for Computational Modeling for SocioEcological Science (CoMSES Net) is a scientific research coordination network to support and expand the development and use of computational modeling in the social and life sciences.

Site Updates/New Features

Apr 17: A new source of help information is now available in our Frequently Asked Questions page: FAQ.

Featured Model

This is a replication of the Pumpa model that simulates the Pumpa Irrigation System in Nepal (Cifdaloz et al., 2010).

more → Pumpa irrigation model

Announcements

Apr 30: CoMSES is now partnering with journals to promote the preservation of model code in the model library.

Apr 26: CoMSES is pleased to announce a new feature for the Computational Model Library (CML): Community Comments. The CoMSES community is welcome to post comments and ratings on models in the library.

Apr 25: The CoMSES Network has organized an Educational Channel on YouTube, containing videos created or curated by CoMSES members. It can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/user/CoMSESNet/

Apr 23: CoMSES is please to announce a new feature for the Computational Model Library and the CoMSES Network: Model Reviews and Certification. Model authors may request that their models be reviewed for completeness and fulfilling CoMSES Modeling Standards. Models that meet these modeling standards will be certified and will display a Certification badge.

Apr 12: CSDMS (Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System) has initiated an Anthropocene Focus Research Group with Mike Ellis (British Geological Survey) and Kathleen Galvin (Colorado State University) as co-chairs.