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13 - Systems, Modeling, and Computational Analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 January 2026

By
Konstantinos E. Kakosimos
Edited by
Valentini Pappa ,
Antje Danielson  and
Aaron S. Weber
Valentini Pappa
Affiliation:
Georgetown University, Qatar
Antje Danielson
Affiliation:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Summary

Energy education can no longer be merely a subtheme of engineering or economics. Educators must develop a holistic and integrated approach that develops and delivers new ways to deliver and analyze information. Fortunately, educational and industry groups responded by building mathematical and computational models and software tools to do just that. These models and tools have proved efficient in combining information from fields including engineering, economics, and social sciences to find solutions to both simple and complex problems. This chapter aims to support the interested educator, junior researcher, or young engineer along their trip to select the appropriate set of tools and models for their course, curriculum, or project.

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ModelingEducational ToolsEnergy Literacy

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Energy Education in a Transitioning World , pp. 254 - 274
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2026

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