ABOUT NECSI
The New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI) is an independent academic research and educational institution focused on advancing the application of complex systems science. NECSI is headquartered in Cambridge, MA and was founded in 1996 by Yaneer Bar-Yam. Most of NECSI’s research team have PhDs in mathematics, computer science and physics. NECSI’s in-house research team is augmented by co-faculty, students and affiliates from MIT, Harvard, Brandeis and other universities nationally and internationally.
RESEARCH
NECSI research advances fundamental science and its applications to real world problems, including social policy matters. NECSI researchers study networks, agent-based modeling, multiscale analysis and complexity, chaos and predictability, evolution, ecology, biodiversity, altruism, systems biology, cellular response, health care, systems engineering, negotiation, military conflict, ethnic violence, and international development.
Extreme event risk analysis
Extracting important information from data
Prediction at the limits of uncertainty
Identifying leverage points
Sample research:
CUSTOM ANALYTICS
Our breed of analytics allows us to tackle complex problems in a way that conventional statistical analysis cannot. Utilizing our expertise in complex systems science, we deliver custom services engagements for strategic initiatives. The results of our analytics solutions dramatically improve predictive modeling, allowing our clients to make strategic decisions to transform operations.
Our customized analytics help you:
Navigate uncertainty and risk
Gain insight from data
Identify important information
Improve decision making
Interested in what NECSI can do for your organization?
Please email Dan@necsi.edu for more information
EDUCATION & TRAINING
NECSI conducts classes, seminars and conferences to assist students, faculty and professionals in their understanding of complex systems. NECSI sponsors postdoctoral fellows, provides research resources online, and hosts the International Conference on Complex Systems. Executive programs can be customized in length and content to best fit attendees’ needs. NECSI hosts general executive programs once or twice a year.
Upcoming programs include:
Summer Executive Program (June-July 2023)
Winter School (January-February 2023)
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