2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/185060We discuss the present status of microscopic models for RHIC, with an emphasis on models being realized via the Monte Carlo technique. This review is to a large extent based on the OSCAR3 workshop, where general concepts and new trends in this field have been discussed.Invited talk given at the 5th International Conference on Strangeness in Quark MatterHigh Energy Physics - PhenomenologyNuclear ExperimentNuclear Theorytext