Fall 2026 - Social System Design Lab: Double Loop Learning Seminar Series
About this Event
The Double Loop Learning Series
Exploring New Pathways for Solving Complex Social Challenges
The Double-Loop Learning Series convenes leading thinkers and practitioners who are reshaping how we approach problem-solving in complex social systems. Each seminar spotlights experts who share their research, lived experiences, and lessons learned from working alongside communities to design more equitable systems that foster human thriving.
This series is designed to spark dialogue, reflection, and shared learning across disciplines and sectors. Participants will gain valuable insights into innovative methods, practical challenges, and the evolving role of system dynamics in addressing today’s most pressing social issues.
September 9, 2026: Featuring Katherine Marçal
Complex Systems Thinking to Promote Housing and Health Equity
Katherine Marçal is an Associate Professor at Rutgers University’s School of Social Work and a member of the Child Well-Being Research Network.
Dr. Marçal will discuss the application of community-based system dynamics to addressing inequities in housing security and health outcomes for low-income families both in the U.S. and globally. Her work integrates qualitative insights with computational simulation to understand complex drivers of housing insecurity and homelessness, maternal depression, and child maltreatment, as well as developing user-designed intervention and policy insights.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM
Welcome
Host: Saras Chung
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Seminar
Host: Katherine Marçal
Info: Join us on September 9th, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm, for the Double Loop Learning Seminar Series in Brown Lounge.
We look forward to seeing you in person if you RSVP'd. Those attending virtually can join at this link: https://wustl.zoom.us/j/94298812543?pwd=ChLvOi1weZ5camrleL76fXGYi97RaP.1
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Discussion, networking and closing
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