What prompted the idea for the course? As a control systems researcher, I have long felt that control systems – and systems science in general – have much to contribute to solving social problems.

I recently examined the topic of Social Security and a common misconception that affects many individuals planning for retirement. This discussion examines why some individuals opt to claim Social ...

During my undergraduate studies in Economics, I developed a comprehensive toolkit for understanding social issues—including their causes, impacts, and leverage points—which I combined with the more ...

The term "woke" has become a cultural touchstone, often referring to an acute awareness of social injustices, systemic inequalities, and a commitment to progressive values. For Millennials and Gen Z, ...

Social Security can make or break retirement for many older Americans, and your marital status can have a direct impact on how much you receive. Married, divorced, and widowed spouses could be ...

In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, some commentators have argued that Americans don’t believe that the Democratic Party shares their political priorities. According to a large survey ...

The cover story in SSIR’s most recent issue, “Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong,” reminded us of Mark Twain’s response to a rumor about his death published in the New York Journal in 1897. When ...

ATLANTA - Across the U.S., Muslims mourned the loss of 49 people after a shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub. Nauman Butt is hopeful that out of that tragedy might come a chance for dialogue and ...

The Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America unveiled “Alchemy,” the latest addition to its Imagining Social Justice Art Exhibit series, on Sept. 19. The exhibition features a collection ...

Dr. Kevin M. Passino was my doctoral research adviser at the Ohio State University, where I did my PhD. As a control systems researcher, I have long felt that control systems – and systems science in ...