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DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how big\, complex challenges—like clima
 te change\, global development\, education\, and well-being—can actually
  be addressed? Many in our MIT community are already working on systems ch
 ange across these domains. Now it’s your turn to dive in.\n\n \n\nJoin u
 s for an interactive\, one-day workshop designed for MIT students\, staff\
 , faculty\, and affiliates. Together\, we’ll explore practical tools for
  systems thinking and systems sensing—skills that help you see the bigge
 r picture\, explore underlying dynamics\, develop collective agency and em
 powerment\, and navigate complexity.\n\n \n\nThis isn’t a lecture. It’
 s a participatory experience where you’ll:\n\nPractice applying systems 
 tools to real-world problems.Learn from peers across diverse fields.Discov
 er how these approaches can serve your projects and aspirations. \n\nWhat 
 you’ll get to try:\n\nGrounding & Contemplative Practice – Stay center
 ed amidst complexity.Dialogue & Check-ins – Nurture deeper connections.S
 ystems Thinking Archetypes – Understand recurring patterns.Personal Visi
 oning & Creative Tension – Explore what matters to us. \n\nWho should co
 me? Anyone in the MIT community—students\, staff\, faculty\, affiliates
 —no prior experience required. Just bring curiosity and an open mind.\n\
 n \n\nHosted by: MIT Systems Awareness Lab\, MIT Center for Constructive C
 ommunication\, MIT Office of Sustainability\, MIT Priscilla King Center fo
 r Social Impact\, Indigenous Spirit at MIT\, MIT Writing Rhetoric and Prof
 essional Communication\, MIT Radius\, and MIT Scheller Teacher Education P
 rogram Keep the Momentum Going: Join Our Systems Change Community This wor
 kshop is just the beginning! We’re building a vibrant MIT Community of P
 ractice where systems thinking tools and ideas become part of education an
 d projects across campus. After IAP\, you’re invited to join optional mo
 nthly meetups in Spring 2026 to keep exploring new tools\, share experienc
 es\, and connect with others passionate about systems change. These sessio
 ns will be peer-led\, hands-on\, and focused on collaboration and knowledg
 e exchange.\n\n \n\nLink to register: https://forms.gle/RB7rRhQPRpWeqvk58
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SUMMARY:System Change: A Hands-On IAP Workshop
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