The new Computational Social Science Lab aims to thrive on mass collaboration and open science

“Our central mission is to integrate methods and ways of thinking from the computational and social sciences in the service of real-world applications,” said Duncan Watts on his newly established Computational Social Science (CSS) Lab.

Communication
Computer and Information Science
Operations Information and Decisions

Consensus and Contagion in Society

Reimagining scientific discovery through the lens of an artist

The latest exhibition by Rebecca Kamen, Penn artist-in-residence and visiting scholar, at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center explores curiosity and the creative process across art and science. The exhibit was inspired by the work of Dani Bassett and Perry Zurn.

Bioengineering
Electrical and Systems Engineering

Evolution, Emergence and the Brain

Should U.S. Companies Stop Relying on China?

Although well past the initial shock wave of the pandemic, industries across the spectrum are still grappling with ripple effects that threaten to sink profitability. Gad Allon spoke with Wharton Business Daily about why businesses need to rethink their reliance on China as a supplier.

Operations Information and Decisions

Ubiquity of Data

The Power of Peers: Who Influences Your Health?

“People care about what others think across all different age groups—and that influences how much they value different ideas and behaviors,” says Emily Falk in a recent NIH News in Health newsletter on how social networks affect decision making.

Communication
Marketing
Psychology

Consensus and Contagion in Society

How Computationally Complex Is a Single Neuron?

Computational neuroscientists taught an artificial neural network to imitate a biological neuron. The result offers a new way to think about the complexity of single brain cells. Konrad Kording comments in this Quanta Magazine article.

Bioengineering
Neuroscience

Evolution, Emergence and the Brain

Winners and Losers: The Psychology of Foreign Trade

In her July 2021 book, "Winners and Losers: The Psychology of Foreign Trade," Diana Mutz explores why people's attitudes on trade differ from their own self-interest. In this video, Mutz gives a preview of the book.

Communication
Political Science

Now That Machines Can Learn, Can They Unlearn?

Privacy concerns about AI systems are growing, so researchers are testing whether they can remove sensitive data without retraining the system from scratch. Aaron Roth comments on machine unlearning in this Wired article.

Computer and Information Science

Social Norms for Algorithms

HIPAA at 25 Remains a Work in Progress

HIPAA has delivered meaningful benefits to consumers but still needs updating to address new and emerging privacy challenges, writes Anita Allen in her recent Regulatory Review op-ed.

Law
Philosophy

Ubiquity of Data

Lyft And Uber Prices Are High. Wait Times Are Long And Drivers Are Scarce

In this recent NPR article, Gad Allon comments on the new ride-hailing app norm: pricey fares and extended waits, as Lyft and Uber grapple with a driver shortage that has riders feeling the pain and the companies sweetening the pot to entice more drivers on the road.

Operations Information and Decisions

Ubiquity of Data

A New Digital Age Privacy Protection Agency Holds Promise

Data privacy regulation in the United States is overdue for an upgrade. Anita Allen addresses the potential ramifications of the Data Protection Act of 2021, which would strengthen public safeguards over big data.

Law
Philosophy

Ubiquity of Data