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Synopsis The symposium “Large-scale biological phenomena arising from small-scale biophysical processes” at the SICB 2023 Annual General Meeting focused on the cross-disciplinary exploration of emergent phenomena in biology. Interactions between cells or organisms at small scales within a system can govern patterns occurring at larger scales in space, time, or biological complexity. This theme recurs in many sub-disciplines of biology, including cell and developmental biology, evolution, and ecology. This symposium, and the associated special issue introduced here, showcases a wide range of cross-disciplinary collaborations among biologists, physicists, and engineers. Technological advancements in microscopy and microfluidics, as well as complementary advances in mathematical modeling and associated theory demonstrate the timeliness of this issue. This introduction seeks to provide useful background information to place the studies within this issue in a broader biophysical context and highlight similarities in ideas and approaches across systems and sub-disciplines. We hope to demonstrate that cross-disciplinary research linking small-scale biophysics to larger-scale emergent phenomena can help us understand problems ranging from single-cell behaviors to tissue formation and function, evolution of form, and the dynamics of communities.
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Human Dynamics Research in GIScience: challenges and opportunities
Abstract The Symposium on Human Dynamics Research, first organized at the 2015 AAG Meeting in Chicago, celebrated its 10th anniversary at the 2024 AAG Meeting in Honolulu, marking a decade of transformative advancements in the field. Over the past decade, the focus of human dynamics research has shifted from traditional spatial-temporal analyses to sophisticated modeling of human behavior in a hybrid physical-virtual world. This evolving field now examines the intricate interdependencies between physical and digital environments, addressing critical issues such as urban resilience, public health, social equity, and community sustainability. The symposium emphasized the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced data-driven analytical platforms, and innovative theoretical frameworks to better understand human interactions across these spaces. As human dynamics continue to shape global urban systems, these advancements are pivotal for future research and real-world problem-solving, offering novel insights into the interconnectedness of mobility, technology, and societal well-being in a rapidly changing world.
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- PAR ID:
- 10554005
- Publisher / Repository:
- Springer Science + Business Media
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Computational Urban Science
- Volume:
- 4
- Issue:
- 1
- ISSN:
- 2730-6852
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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