Our Research
At the intersection of data and social science, research in SSRC encompasses a wide range of technical domains and leads to real-world impact across sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, energy, social networks, finance and more.
RESEARCH AREAS
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Artificial Intelligence
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Computation
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Data Science
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Info & Decision
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Institutional Behavior
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Life Sciences
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Machine Learning
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Statistics
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Systems Innovation
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Systems & Networking
IMPACT AREAS
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Agriculture
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Big Data
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Energy
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Finance
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Healthcare / Medicine
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Infrastructure
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Manufacturing
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Social Networks
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Transportation
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Urban Systems
RECENT PROJECTS
Our research explores data, systems and society. Here are several research stories that highlight the impact of our work.
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Grand Challenge for Alternatives to Sugar
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Real Talk for Change
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Ways of Seeing: Documenting Endangered Built Heritage in Afghanistan
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Connection Science: The Technology of Innovation
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ASPIRE
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Initiative for Combatting Systemic Racism