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  1. About Us
  2. What is Complex Systems?
  3. History
  4. Mission
  5. Activities

The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS) is a multi- and interdisciplinary program at the University of Michigan designed to encourage and facilitate research and education in the general area of nonlinear, dynamical and adaptive systems.

Its more than 50 participating faculty represent nearly every college of the University. Researchers at the Center recognize that many different types of systems that include self regulation, feedback or adaptation in their dynamics possess similar underlying structure despite their apparent differences. Their goal is to exploit these deep structural similarities to transfer methods of analysis and understanding from one field to another.

"What is Complexity Science" - the complex systems community, including members of CSCS have put together this great 'Complexity Explainer' on Github

CLICK TO WATCH THE COMPLEX SYSTEMS ANIMATED VIDEO EXPLAINER

"What IS Complex Systems"

Maybe you’ve seen the Center for the Study of Complex Systems at the University of Michgian and wondered ‘what ARE complex systems’? This animated video was prepared to provide a general explanation of the field of Complex Systems Science.

Oh, and we are a Center that is housed within the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, that offers a Minor and a Graduate Certificate.

Center for the Study of Complex Systems
Weiser Hall Suite 700
500 Church St
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1042
cscs@umich.edu
734.763.3301
734.763.9267
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