2021
Jan
27
Solving society’s greatest challenges through bold and collaborative social science
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In the Harvard Gazette
COVIDU models the spread of COVID-19 in college settingsAs universities wrestle with the question of when and how to safely bring students back to campus right now, IQSS director Gary King and incoming CDC director Rochelle Walensky have launched the simulation app COVIDU to help inform their decisions.
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Latanya Sweeney’s Technology Science Research Collaboration Network
Latanya Sweeney received a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to engage a nationwide network of scholars and students and scientifically investigate the unforeseen consequences of technology. With data privacy issues emerging as one of the thorniest challenges societies face in the digital age, the findings of Sweeney's grant-funded research should not be underestimated.
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Center for Geographic Analysis collaboration creates a Congressional District COVID-19 Dashboard
Researchers at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies and the Center for Geographic Analysis at the Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences present a public dashboard for congressional representatives as well as their constituents on key COVID-19 metrics for the congressional districts of the United States, as identified by the 116th United States Congress.
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Research Resources
Research Computing
The Research Computing Evironment (RCE) offers you a centralized place in which to store your data and run your analysis on your own or in collaboration with other researchers.
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Data Science Services
Our team of PhD data science specialists provides research support to the Harvard community, offering both consultation and collaboration services for researchers.
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Training & Workshops
We offer specialized instruction to develop your software skills and broadening your knowledge on social science-related topics.
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IQSS Computer Labs
The Labs offer access to workstations with a full array of statistical, GIS, and other commonly-used desktop applications.
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Client Support Services
We're here to help you with your software, hardware and all your technological needs including (but not limited to) computer, smartphone, tablet and printer issues .
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Sponsored Research Services
We're dedicated to supporting social scientists' research by providing exceptional services throughout the lifecycle of a sponsored project.
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Our Impact
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Helping Treat Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa
Professor Caroline Buckee worked with the IQSS Data Science Services team to analyze cell phone data from 15 million individuals over the course of a year to track the spread of malaria. The data analysis detailed the movement of individuals through sub-Saharan Africa and beyond to track the spread of malaria and recognize the origin of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, which informs the individuals and organizations in Africa who can provide tools to prevent further spread of the disease.
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Funding Opportunities
Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
The IQSS Undergraduate Research Scholars program is an opportunity for Harvard College students to gain first-hand research experience working with faculty members all across the University.
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Travel Grants
Travel grants are available to IQSS graduate student affiliates and are meant to support travel to facilitate presentation at a professional conference relevant to their research.
Note: Currently on hold due to COVID-19.
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Research Grants
Harvard Graduate student affiliates may apply for funding to support ongoing or future research activities.
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IQSS welcomes requests from scholars to become affiliated with our institution. Affiliation allows graduate students and faculty to apply for funding or access IQSS-based services, such as Sponsored Research Services.