Derek Cabrera

Derek Cabrera
Born1970
Alma materCornell University (Ph.D.)
Known forDSRP theory and method, MetaMaps, ThinkBlocks,
AwardsNational Science Foundation IGERT fellow
Scientific career
FieldsSystems thinking
InstitutionsCabrera Research Lab, Santa Fe Institute, Cornell University, Outward Bound

Derek Cabrera (born 1970) is an American systems theorist and cognitive scientist who applies systems-based concepts to the development of models in human development and learning (education), organizational learning design, management and leadership, organizational change. Models he has formulated include DSRP, MAC (for learning design), VMCL and NFST (for organizational design). He is also the inventor of MetaMaps and ThinkBlocks.