About NICO
The Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems was founded in 2004 with the goals of uncovering fundamental principles governing complex systems in science, technology, and human behavior and applying these principles to solve societally relevant problems through the analysis, design, and control of complex systems. Today, NICO serves as a hub and facilitator for pathbreaking research in complexity and data science transcending the boundaries of established disciplines.
NICO is a collaboration between the McCormick School of Engineering and the Kellogg School of Management.
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Summer Institute in Computational Social Science Chicago
Northwestern is hosting the 4th Annual Summer Institute in Computational Social Science Chicago, to be held virtually from Monday, June 14 to Friday, June 25, 2021. NICO is honored to sponsor this event.
Center for Science of Science & Innovation (CSSI)
CSSI is the first academic hub of its kind to bring together the world’s foremost experts in science of science and innovation. This center is led by Dashun Wang of the Kellogg School and NICO.
Systematic Content Analysis of Litigation Events Open Knowledge Network (SCALES - OKN)
SCALES is working to transform the accessibility and transparency of federal courts. This initiative is led by NICO Professors Adam Pah and Luis Amaral and is supported by an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant.News & Events
News
Scientific fields that are awarded prizes see subsequent research boon
A study by NICO researchers (Ching Jin, Yifang Ma and Brian Uzzi) published in Nature Communications finds that topics associated with a scientific prize experience extraordinary growth in productivity, impact, and new entrants.
In Memoriam: Professor Ned Smith, 1981-2021
Ned is remembered as a “rare multitalented academic” and devoted husband and father who inspired countless friends, students and fellow researchers.
Metropolitan Chicago Data-Science Corps to partner with area organizations
Five Illinois universities, led by Northwestern University and Suzan van der Lee, have established the Metropolitan Chicago Data-science Corps (MCDC) to help meet the data science needs of the Chicago metropolitan area.
How Has Covid-19 Shaped Scientists and the Future of Science?
Research from NICO Professors Benjamin Jones and Dashun Wang reveals how the global pandemic has changed how scientists work.
Events
WED@NICO WEBINAR: Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice...
October 27
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Data Science Nights - October 2021 Meeting (Speaker: Omkar Ranadi...
October 28
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
WED@NICO WEBINAR: Katherine Amato, Northwestern U "Integrating ev...
November 3
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WED@NICO WEBINAR: Konrad Kording, University of Pennsylvania "Qua...
November 10
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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