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The Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research (CNetS) focuses on fostering interdisciplinary research in all areas related to complex networks and systems, computational social science, and data science. We mine, model, and analyze complex systems and networks, producing high-impact and high-visibility research that applies, and occasionally develops, AI approaches to a wide range of topics: from modeling online diffusion and influence to detecting social bots and online manipulation, and from science of science to climate studies and a range of health-related topics.

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CNetS researchers reach finals of the Prosocial Ranking Challenge

Kristina Lerman Talk

Kristina Lerman Talk February 17, 2026 3:00pm EDT Luddy AI 2005 Speaker: Kristina Lerman Title: Cyberpsychology: Emotion as the Hidden Driver of Social Behavior in Online Networks Abstract: Emotions shape every aspect of social life, yet their role in digital communication has been surpri...

February 10th, 2026

Fortunato named James H. Rudy Professor in Informatics and Computing

Santo Fortunato has received the title of James H. Rudy Professor on Informatics and Computing from IU's President Pamela Whitten. This career-long appointment is given to faculty members who have achieved local, national, and international distinction in both teaching and research/creative activit...

February 2nd, 2026

Agents of Influence: 60 Years of Connections

Join us for a mini conference in celebration of the 60th year of our esteemed colleague, Fil Menczer October 3-4, 2025 Location | Photo Drop | Program | Logistics | Organizers Location ...

October 3rd, 2025

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