Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) is committed to addressing complex societal challenges by advancing education and research at the intersection of statistics, data science, information and decision systems, and social sciences.

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MIT News | April 16, 2025

A faster way to solve complex planning problems

By eliminating redundant computations, a new data-driven method from researchers including IDSS faculty Cathy Wu and SES student Sirui Li can streamline processes like scheduling trains, routing delivery drivers, or assigning airline crews.

April 9, 2025

Building networks of data science talent

Through partnerships with organizations like BREIT in Peru, the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) is upskilling hundreds of learners around the world in data science and machine learning.

Slice of MIT | April 4, 2025

Water planning for droughts, floods, and more

What happens if droughts get worse or demographics change? TPP alumna Sarah Fletcher (SM ’12, PhD ’18) focuses on the challenges of water insecurity.

IDSS Distinguished Seminar Series

TBD

Laura Doval (Columbia University)
MIT Building E18, Room 304

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