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Lebanon, NH, March 16, 2005 — isee systems, the world leader in Systems Thinking
software, announced today the publication of a new book by Diana Fisher; Dynamic
Systems Modeling: Lessons for a First Course. Aimed at secondary and
college level educators, the book provides a complete curriculum for a
one-semester or one-year course in system dynamics. Diana Fisher is a
well-known educator in the field of system dynamics and author of the
award-winning book, Lessons in Mathematics: A Dynamic Approach.
"This new book is a very exciting development in Systems Thinking education,"
said Jack Templin, isee’s CEO. "Teachers and trainers will benefit from Diana’s
extensive experience and creative application of STELLA™ software. More schools
and other organizations will be able to offer an introductory course in systems
modeling with the help of this easy-to-use and engaging toolset."
The book includes a CD with isee’s STELLA software and models compatible with
both Windows and Macintosh computers. Student assignments (with unlimited
copying rights) are also provided. Priced at $99 per copy, the book is
available online from the isee systems web site.
For more information or to order a copy, visit
www.iseesystems.com/modelingbook.
About the Author — Diana Fisher received her bachelor's degree in
mathematics from the University of Texas, El Paso and her master's degree in
mathematics from the University of Montana. A teacher since 1969, she is
currently teaching Advanced Algebra, AP Calculus, C++ and Java Programming, and
Modeling Dynamic Systems at Wilson High School in Portland, Oregon. She has
presented at the International System Dynamics Conference since 1994,
presenting plenary papers in 1998, 2000 and 2003. In 1995 she received the
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching for the state of
Oregon. In 1996 she was co-winner of the Intel Innovations in Teaching Award
for the state of Oregon. Diana also authored Lessons in Mathematics: A Dynamic
Approach, winner of a 2004 Eddie Award. She has worked in industry as a
software engineer and co-authored three programming textbooks published by
Computer Science Press.
About isee systems(www.iseesystems.com)
— isee (formerly High Performance Systems) is the world leader in Systems
Thinking software. Founded in 1985, isee developed STELLA™, the first software
to bring Systems Thinking to the desktop. In addition to STELLA which is used
primarily by educators and researchers, isee offers ithink™ for business
simulation. isee is a privately-held company with substantial global reach in
business, education, and government markets.
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