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, and helping form practices and policies the promote the liberation of knowledge and people.

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

Through our online Master's program and courses and workshops for students, professionals, and wider community, we foster mastery of the theories and tools that allow us to understand and to change the networked society.