AbstractThis section of theSystem Dynamics Reviewis an eclectic source of information on items of interest to the system dynamics community. Conferences, articles, books, dissertations, speeches, software and hardware products, and teaching materials will be mentioned in this space. The purpose of the section is to provide summaries to help the system dynamics community keep abreast of recent progress related to the field and to anticipate important future events. Submissions covering a wide range of areas and information of possible interest to system dynamicists are encouraged and should be sent to R. Joel Rahn, Faculté des Sciences de l'Administration, Université Laval. Ste. Foy. Quebec, GlK 7P4. Canada. Fax: (418) 656‐2