Social Science & Policy Studies

Reconciling Technology and Culture to Move Society Forward

From examining the behavior of the individual to analyzing the direction of society at large, social science plays a critical role in the advancement of our culture. By understanding why humans do what they do, social scientists—employed in a variety of governmental, industry, and nonprofit organizations—are able to design and implement effective public and corporate policies and regulations.

WPI’s Social Science & Policy Studies (SSPS) department puts state-of-the-art tools and practices to work conducting dedicated research on social, economic, educational, and environmental topics—often addressing social problems that lie at the intersection of society and technology.

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