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.
Announcements
The lastest news and events from the NICO.
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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
Silhouette Turns Microscopy Data Into Cell-Specific Measurements for Quantitative Analysis
An application developed by the Amaral Lab can aid researchers in their analysis of the Drosophila larval eye - an organism transforming our understanding of molecular biology.
Science of Science Podcast with Dashun Wang
NICO and CSSI Professor Dashun Wang appears on the Too Lazy to Read Podcast to discuss his life, career and new book The Science of Science.
COVID-19 PCR Tests can be Freeze Dried
Northwestern researchers led by Michael Jewett (NICO Core Faculty) have discovered that commercially available PCR tests can withstand the freeze-drying process, making them shelf-stable for up to 30 days.
How NetLogo Introduces The Ideas Of Complexity To Millions
NetLogo is a modeling environment used to simulate and explore complex systems in the natural and social sciences. Learn more about this tool, created by NICO Professor Uri Wilensky, via Forbes.
Events
Pre-Registration for Fall 2021 begins
August 16
All Day
Fall classes begin 8 a.m.
September 21
All Day
WED@NICO 2021 Fall Speaker Series TBA
September 29
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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NICO Reading Group
The NICO reading group meets regularly over lunch to discuss recent papers, fundamentals, and emerging trends in complexity research.
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