Why SICSS?

Chris Bail
Duke University

1. Big Problems in the World

1. Big Problems in the World

2. Computational Social Science is Disconnected

2. Computational Social Science is Disconnected

3. Training Opporunities are Rare

3. Training Opporunities are Rare

Widespread Interest

Widespread Interest

Goal #1: Provide State-of-the-Art Training

Goal #1: Provide State-of-the-Art Training

Goal #2: Challenge Disciplinary Divides

Goal #2: Challenge Disciplinary Divides

Goal #2: Challenge Disciplinary Divides

Goal #2: Challenge Disciplinary Divides

Goal #3: Reach a Broad Audience

Goal #3: Reach a Broad Audience

Goal #3: Reach a Broad Audience

Goal #4: Open-Source

Goal #4: Open-Source

Goal #5: Teach the Teachers

Goal #5: Teach the Teachers

Schedule

Schedule

Lecture Schedule

Accessing Materials

Visiting Speakers

Group Projects

Build a Web-Based Group Project!

Open-ness

Patience

Togetherness

Generosity

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