Our research is transdisciplinary, drawing on data science approaches to understanding social systems, applying social theory to understand how data is used and misused in society.

We work with faculty and students from across ASU to build a common understanding of how big social data can and should be used. Our work is done in the context of multiple communities and publics, locally and globally.

Through our Master's program and courses and workshops for students and the public, we foster mastery of the theories and tools of networked society.