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.
Systematic Content Analysis of Litigation Events Open Knowledge Network (SCALES - OKN)
SCALES is working to transform the accessibility and transparency of federal courts. This new initiative is led by NICO Associate Director Adam Pah and is supported by an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant.
Lightning Talks
NICO is hosting a lightning talk seminar each term as a part of our Wednesdays@NICO seminar series. Northwestern graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to participate.
Job Opportunities
NICO and CSSI are looking for exceptional candidates to fill postdoctoral positions in Complex Systems, Data Science, and Science of Science.News & Events
News
Diversity can prevent failures in large power grids
A larger power grid has perks, but also has perils that researchers at Northwestern (led by NICO Professor Adilson Motter) are hoping to address to expedite integration and improvements to the system.
How Does a Polarized U.S. Move Beyond Its Current Conflicts?
A discussion about the psychology of group conflict, the risks of rampant misinformation, and the importance of resilient institutions with Kellogg Professor Cynthia Wang and NICO Co-Director Brian Uzzi.
How does science work?
In his new book “The Science of Science,” Dashun Wang provides an unprecedented look at the nature of the discipline and how scientists can improve their work.
Top of the Pops
What can a Swedish pop music maestro teach us about teamwork and collaboration? This BBC Radio podcast includes insights from Brian Uzzi's research examining scientific teams.
Events
WED@NICO WEBINAR: Balazs Vedres, University of Oxford "Trust, cre...
May 12
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WED@NICO WEBINAR: Lillian Lee, Cornell University "Discussion dyn...
May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WED@NICO WEBINAR: Neave O'Clery, University College London "The D...
May 26
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Spring classes end
June 5
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