NetLogo

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NetLogo is a multi-agent programming language and integrated modeling environment. NetLogo was designed in the spirit of the Logo programming language to be "low threshold and no ceiling," that is to enable easy entry by novices and yet meet the needs of high powered users. The NetLogo environment enables exploration of emergent phenomena. It comes with an extensive models library including models in a variety of domains such as economics, biology, physics, chemistry, psychology and many other natural and social sciences. Beyond exploration, NetLogo enables the quick and easy authoring of models.

It is particularly well suited for modeling complex systems developing over time. Modelers can give instructions to hundreds or thousands of independent "agents" all operating concurrently. This makes it possible to explore the connection between the micro-level behavior of individuals and the macro-level patterns that emerge from the interaction of many individuals.

It is an easy to use program, and many science/social studies teachers implement the use of NetLogo into their curricula. It can be used by anyone to model simple and complex trends in the world, such how tumors grow, AIDS spreads, or an ecosystem consisting of wolves, sheep, and grass. [1]

NetLogo is developed at Northwestern University's Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling, directed by Uri Wilensky. Development is funded by the National Science Foundation and others.