Collaborating with industry, government, foundations, and individuals to better understand interconnected systems.

Through programs such as the IDSS Alliance and Strategic Partnerships, we build meaningful relationships anchored in education and research. Areas of cooperation include a wide spectrum of sectors and topics.

image showing IDSS research and impact areas: on one side is AI & computation, data science, information & decision-making, machine learning, institutional behavior, statistics, systems & networking; on the other side agriculture, big data, energy, finance, fintech, manufacturing, social networks, transportation, urban systems.

IDSS Alliance: Discover and connect with faculty and students through a myriad of benefits, including VIP access to conferences and recruiting events.

IDSS Strategic Partnerships: Build an educational or research program together with interdisciplinary faculty and researchers. Provides alliance benefits, a dedicated postdoc or TA, and a seat on the External Advisory Board.

Alumni: Stay connected to IDSS programs, research, faculty, peers, and students

Supporting IDSS: Help sustain and grow the next generation of research and education through endowed gifts, naming opportunities, or planned giving.

We welcome everyone to become a part of our community:


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