#  Institute for Quantitative Social Science - Home 

 



##  To solve society's greatest challenges by creating, preserving, and disseminating social science knowledge 

 Institute for Quantitative Social Science 

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  [### Census III of Free and Open Source Software

 ](/news/2025/02/cga-welcomes-new-executive-director-dr-rachel-franklin)The Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard (LISH), supported by IQSS, partnered with the Linux Foundation and OpenSSF to identify the most widely used FOSS (free and open source software) as application libraries in the recently released the "Census III of Free and Open Source Software."



 

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  [### dataverse 6

 ](https://www.iq.harvard.edu/news/dataverse-65-here)From the Dataverse blog: The latest Dataverse update includes several important bug fixes and new features including new API endpoints, UX improvements, and more.



 

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  [### The importance of connections: Ways to live a longer, healthier life

 ](https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/the-importance-of-connections-ways-to-live-a-longer-healthier-life/)Chan School of Public Health

Tyler VanderWeele, Loeb Professor of Epidemiology and director of the Human Flourishing Program at IQSS, chimes in on a conversation about the factors that improve human well-being and longevity



 

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  [### The Need to Make Content Moderation Transparent

 ](https://www.techpolicy.press/the-need-to-make-content-moderation-transparent/)Content moderation ensures a safe and positive user experience on social media--but it can also exert too much control over what information is circulated and accessible. IQSS Faculty Fellow David Lazer and Sandra González-Bailón explain why transparency is important..



 

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  [### CGA Welcomes New Executive Director Dr. Rachel Franklin

 ](/news/2025/02/cga-welcomes-new-executive-director-dr-rachel-franklin)Dr. Rachel Franklin, an accomplished scholar most recently at Newcastle University’s Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies and head of Newcastle Data, will succeed Dr. Wendy Guan in the role of Executive Director of the Center for Geographic Analysis



 

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  [### DP Wizard: An Easy Way to Get Started with Differential Privacy and OpenDP 

 ](https://opendp.org/blog/dp-wizard-easy-way-get-started-differential-privacy-and-opendp)OpenDP is pleased to announce the release of DP Wizard, an interactive tool exploring the effect of different parameter choices, and an assistant for implementing them with the OpenDP library.



 

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##  Research Resources 

 



  [### Research Computing

 ](/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

 ](https://dss.iq.harvard.edu/)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

 ](/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

 ](/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

 ](/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

 ](/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 

 



### Investigating Flight Attendants' Safety 

 

In the longest-running longitudinal study of its kind, a study by Dr. Eileen McNeely, executive director of [SHINE at IQSS](https://shine.sph.harvard.edu/), collected data on uniforms from major US airlines. Laboratory tests found harmful substances on a manufacturer's uniforms, and analysis showed a clear connection between the introduction of these uniforms and reports of debilitating medical issues such as respiratory problems and thyroid disease. These findings provided evidence in a class action lawsuit holding the uniform manufacturer accountable for the resulting health effects.

  
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##  Funding Opportunities 

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  [### Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

 ](https://urs.iq.harvard.edu/)For Faculty

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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.

[Learn more](https://urs.iq.harvard.edu)



 

  [### Travel Grants

 ](/travel-grants)For Graduate Students

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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.

[Learn more](/travel-grants)



 

  [### Research Grants

 ](/research-grants)For Graduate Students

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Harvard Graduate student affiliates may apply for funding to support ongoing or future research activities.

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##  Latest News 

 



  [### Losing Our Education

 ](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/05/lessons-from-ancient-modern-quantum-worlds/) May 29, 2026 

In his recent Graduate English Address at Harvard Commencement, IQSS affiliate Andrew O'Donohue reflected on lessons from his study of democracy and courts abroad—and on why universities and democracy depend on one another.



 

 

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   [### Class of 2026 at IQSS: What's Next?

 ](/news/2026/05/class-2026-iqss-whats-next) May 26, 2026 

We are excited to see what the graduating members of the IQSS community are doing next in their journeys. Some of our graduating affiliates share their post-graduation plans.



 

 

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   [### IQSS Honors Staff Service Milestones

 ](/news/2026/05/iqss-honors-staff-service-milestones) May 12, 2026 

IQSS recently gathered to celebrate staff members who have reached important service milestones. At IQSS we value our community, and our dedicated staff is at the heart of that community.



 

 

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##  Upcoming Events 

 



  [### University Holiday: Juneteenth

 ](/event/university-holiday-juneteenth-2?occ_id=0)June 19, 2026

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   [### Summer Term begins

 ](/event/summer-term-begins?occ_id=0)June 22, 2026

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 Deadlines & Reminders 

 

   [### Dataverse Office Hours

 ](/event/dataverse-office-hours-35?occ_id=0)June 24, 2026

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### Become an Affiliate 

 

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.



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