Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7 PM: “Ham Radio Decathlon” by Mike Radzicki, K1WPI
The HAM Radio Decathlon (HRD) is a proposed, collegial, HAM radio competition designed to motivate HAM radio operators to practice their skills, work as a team, motivate their interest in public service, enhance their understanding of the breadth of STEM fields, and … ultimately … to have fun. Although in principle HAM radio operators of all ages and skill levels can participate in the HRD, initially it will be aimed at middle school students. This talk will provide an overview of the proposed decathlon and make suggestions for moving things forward. In addition, the use of artificial intelligence in the initial design of the decathlon will be illustrated.
Bio: Mike is a Professor of Economics and System Dynamics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, creator of WPI’s program in system dynamics, and director of the university’s Complex Systems Laboratory. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Notre Dame and his training in system dynamics modeling from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition, he is a certified Rapid-I Predictive Analytics Analyst. His research focuses on predictive analytics, simulation science, and the application of techniques from these areas to problems in economics, finance, and healthcare policy. He has been invited to speak around the world in venues such as the White House, the Royal Society, the New York Stock Exchange, the United States Departments of Energy, Transportation, and Homeland Security, and Sandia National Laboratories. He has also served on the editorial board of four professional journals, as an expert witness in several court cases, and as a consultant to numerous Fortune 500 corporations. In addition to his work in economics and simulation, Mike is an avid golfer, woodworker, and HAM radio operator.