A New Age in Digital Tangible Interfaces for Learning. (ICLS 2010)

Blikstein, P. (2010), Symposium organizer and chair. A New Age in Digital Tangible Interfaces for Learning. International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS).

Think globally, build locally: a technological platform for low-cost, open-source, locally-assembled programmable bricks for education. (TEI 2010)

Sipitakiat, A., & Blikstein, P. (2010). Think globally, build locally: a technological platform for low-cost, open-source, locally-assembled programmable bricks for education. Presented at the Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction TEI 2010, Cambridge, USA.

An atom is known by the company it keeps: Constructing Multi-Agent Models in Engineering Education (2009)

Blikstein, P., & Wilensky, U. (2009). An atom is known by the company it keeps: Constructing Multi-Agent Models in Engineering Education.  International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 14 (2), 81-119, Netherlands: Springer.

Blikstein, P., & Wilensky, U. (2008). Implementing Multi-Agent Modeling in the Classroom: Lessons from Empirical Studies in Undergraduate Engineering Education. In Jacobson, M. J. (Organizer), Complex Systems and Learning: Empirical Research, Issues, and “Seeing” Scientific Knowledge with New Eyes. Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), Utrecht, Netherlands.

Examining group behavior and collaboration using Agent-Based Modeling and robots (Agent 2007)

Blikstein, P., Rand, W., & Wilensky, U. (2007). Examining group behavior and collaboration using Agent-Based Modeling and robots. Agent 2007, Evanston, IL.

Classroom model, model classroom: Computer-supported methodology for investigating collaborative-learning pedagogy (CSCL 2007)

Abrahamson, D., Blikstein, P., & Wilensky, U. (2007). Classroom model, model classroom: Computer-supported methodology for investigating collaborative-learning pedagogy. In C. Chinn, G. Erkens, & S. Puntambekar (Eds.), Proceedings of the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference (Vol. 8, Part 1, pp. 46 - 55). NJ: Rutgers University.

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Bifocal modeling: a framework for combining computer modeling, robotics and real-world sensing (AERA 2007)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2007). Bifocal modeling: a framework for combining computer modeling, robotics and real-world sensing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2007), Chicago, USA.

Multi-Agent Simulations as a Tool for Investigating Cognitive-Developmental Theory (AERA 2007)

Blikstein, P., Abrahansom, D. & Wilensky, U. (2007). Multi-Agent Simulations as a Tool for Investigating Cognitive-Developmental Theory. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2007), Chicago, USA.

Modeling Manifold Epistemological Stances with Agent-Based Computer Simulation (AERA 2007)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2007). Modeling Manifold Epistemological Stances with Agent-Based Computer Simulation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2007), Chicago, USA.

Reflections on the Feasibility of Technology as a Freirean Emancipatory Tool in Learning Environments (AERA 2007)

Blikstein, P. (2007). Reflections on the Feasibility of Technology as a Freirean Emancipatory Tool in Learning Environments. Roudtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2007), Chicago, USA.

Bridging the gap between neuroscience and qualitative methods: “glass boxing” computational cognitive simulation using agent-based modeling (JPS 2007)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2007). Bridging the gap between neuroscience and qualitative methods: “glass boxing” computational cognitive simulation using agent-based modeling. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Jean Piaget Society (JPS 2007), Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Minsky, Mind, and Models: Juxtaposing Agent-Based Computer Simulations and Clinical-Interview Data as a Methodology for Investigating Cognitive-Developmental Theory (JPS 2006)

Blikstein, P., Abrahansom, D. & Wilensky, U. (2006). Minsky, Mind, and Models: Juxtaposing Agent-Based Computer Simulations and Clinical-Interview Data as a Methodology for Investigating Cognitive-Developmental Theory. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Jean Piaget Society (JPS 2006), Baltimore, USA.

A Technological Platform for Trans-Media Scientific Exploration (IDC 2006)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2006). A Technological Platform for
Trans-Media Scientific Exploration. In Proceedings of the annual meeting of Interaction Design and Children 2006 (IDC 2006), Tampere, Finland.

Learning About Learning: Using Multi-Agent Computer Simulation to Investigate Human Cognition (ICCS 2006)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2006).Learning About Learning: Using Multi-Agent Computer Simulation to Investigate Human Cognition. Presented at the International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS 2006), Boston, USA, 2006.

‘Hybrid Modeling’: Advanced Scientific Investigations Linking Computer Models and Real-World Sensing (short paper) (ICLS 2006)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2006). ‘Hybrid Modeling’: Advanced Scientific Investigations Linking Computer Models and Real-World Sensing (an interactive poster). Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2006), Bloomington, USA, 2006.

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Less is More: Agent-Based Simulation as a Powerful Learning Tool in Materials Science (AAMAS 2005)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2005). Less is More: Agent-Based Simulation as a Powerful Learning Tool in Materials Science. In Proceedings of the IV International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2005), Utrecht, Holland.

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NetLogo: Where We Are, Where We’re Going (IDC 2005)

Blikstein, P., Abrahamson, D.., & Wilensky, U. (2005). NetLogo: Where We Are, Where We’re Going. In M. Eisenberg & A. Eisenberg (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference for Interaction Design and Children (IDC 2005), Boulder, Colorado.

Mixed-media learning environments (IDC 2005)

Abrahamson, D., Blikstein, P., Lamberty, K. K., & Wilensky, U. (2005). Mixed-media learning environments. In M. Eisenberg & A. Eisenberg (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference for Interaction Design and Children (IDC 2005), Boulder, Colorado.

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MaterialSim: an agent-based simulation toolkit for Materials Science learning (ICEE 2004)

Blikstein, P. & Wilensky, U. (2004) MaterialSim: an agent-based simulation toolkit for Materials Science learning. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education. Gainesville, Florida. Paper published at the International Conference for Engineering Education (2004).

The City that We Want: Generative Themes, Constructionist Technologies and School/Social Change (ICALT 2004)

Cavallo, D.; Blikstein, P. et al. The City that We Want: Generative Themes, Constructionist Technologies and School/Social Change. In Proceedings from the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Finland, September 2004.

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GoGo Board: Augmenting Programmable Bricks for Economically Challenged Audiences (ICLS 2004)

Sipitakiat, A., Blikstein, P. & Cavallo, D. GoGo Board: Augmenting Programmable Bricks for Economically Challenged Audiences, In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2004), Los Angeles, USA, 2004.

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God Hides in the Details: design and implementation of technology-enabled learning environments in public education (EuroLogo 2003)

Blikstein, P. & Cavallo, D. God hides in the details: design and implementation of technology-enabled learning environments in public education, in Proceedings from Eurologo 2003, Porto, Portugal, 2003.
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Comparison between grain size from Monte Carlo simulation and Silicon Steel annealing (ABM 1999)
Finalist for the "Best Paper" award in its category

Blikstein, P.; Takanohashi, R.; Landgraf, F. J. G.; Tschiptschin, A. P. Comparação entre tamanhos de grãos obtidos por simulação pelo método de Monte Carlo e resultantes de recozimento de aço Si. In Proceedings of the 54th Conference of rge Brazilian Association of Metallurgy and Materials Science, São P., 1999, p. 1182-1191.
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Monte Carlo Simulation of Grain Growth (I) (IASTED 1998)
Provost research grant awarded

Blikstein, P.; Tschiptschin, A. P. Monte Carlo Simulation of Grain Growth (I). In proceedings of the IASTED Modeling and Simulation Conference, Acta Press, p. 359-363, USA, 1998.
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Computer Simulation of Grain Growth using the Monte Carlo Method (ABM 1997)

Blikstein, P. & Tschiptschin, André P. Simulação computacional de crescimento de grão pelo método de Monte Carlo. In Proceedings of the International Conference of Materials and Metallurgy Technology, São Paulo., 1997.
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Simulação computacional de crescimento de grão pelo método de Monte Carlo

Blikstein, P. & Tschiptschin, André P. Simulação computacional de crescimento de grão pelo método de Monte Carlo. In Proceedings of the Encuentro de Ingeniería de Materiales, Instituto Superior Politécnico Jose Antonio Echeverría, La Habana, Cuba, p. 314-319, 1998.
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