Sam, Julia, and Brady’s journey in MTS 2024 through not-just-academic research, lived experiences, listening, and systems thinking reveals why addressing these complex challenges goes beyond one-size-fits-all solutions—it also enriches the learning experience. Their insights are simple yet valuable, offering a helpful starting point for anyone beginning their own systems journey.

Map the System alumnus Mai Tuyet Trinh reflects on how systems thinking is “almost an art" in its ability to visualize complex issues in an understandable but not oversimplified way.

Map the System alumnus Sam Petrie shares his reflections on navigating and making sense of complex issues.

Teegan Nordstrom, the program lead at McGill University, shares her journey of learning in her participation in Map the System