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
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NICO 101
Enrollment is open for NICO-101, Introduction to Programming for Big Data. This Fall 2019 course is taught by Luis Amaral and Adam Pah.
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 is looking for an exceptional candidates to fill open postdoctoral positions.News & Events
News
Work performance improves when the enemy of an enemy is a friend
New research from Brian Uzzi finds that balanced professional networks are more important than individual talent when it comes to high-risk decision making.
New Methods for Engineering Metabolic Pathways
NICO faculty members Milan Mrksich and Michael Jewett are using new approaches to provide a faster way to create complex molecules.
Ingredients of Scientific Success: People, Ideas, Tools, and Teams
Dean Teresa Woodruff explores the ingredients of scientific success and argues for scientists to work across disciplines in this must-read editorial.
‘The Big Bang Theory’ finale: Sheldon and Amy’s fictional physics parallels real science
Professor Adilson Motter weighs in on the series finale of the Big Bang Theory and it's real life scientific parallels.
Events
Bias in Big Data: Advancing the Conversation on SGM Health
July 19
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Data Science Nights - July 2019 Meeting
July 25
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SPF 2019: Big Data in Personality and Social Psychology (St. Loui...
August 2
All Day
Fall classes begin 8 a.m.
September 24
All Day
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NICO Reading Group
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