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.

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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, ...

Dr. Lin Dong on how language is a battleground in UK asylum debates, stigmatization distracting from real issues, and the ...

Your clients will often wonder whether they will have enough money to sustain them through their less productive years, especially if they become disabled or develop a chronic illness. This is a big ...

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 ...

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 ...