DISSC is Yale’s central hub for advancing data-intensive social science. Whether you’re faculty, staff, or student, we provide you with expert support across the research lifecycle. We can help you acquire data, navigate Yale’s computing environments, manage complex or secure data, and ensure your research is ready for reproducibility.
“By giving me the tools I need, DISSC has allowed me to spend more time focusing on my research.”
Joshua Kalla, Associate Professor of Political Science
What We Offer
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Data Resources
Access high-value datasets—in many areas of social science—plus guidance on discovery, licensing, and acquisition.
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Workshops and Events
Engage in training and workshops focused on emerging methods, AI tools, and best practices in the social sciences.
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Research Support
One-on-one consultations, secure computing, software access, survey design, reproducibility services, and more.
Upcoming Events
Programs
We share data expertise to reduce barriers and improve quality through our programs.
Latest News
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- Newsletter
Spring 2026 Newsletter
DISSC recently welcomed Stuart Buck from The Good Science Project for two events, co-sponsored by ISPS, Tobin, and Yale Library.
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Fall 2025 Newsletter
DISSC and the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions (YCGS) co-hosted a highly successful open house on September 18, 2025.
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Reproducibility Matters: Yale Experts Lead Sessions on Research Integrity and Best Practices
Good science requires more than a good experiment. It invites others to assess the work and to reproduce and replicate the results.
Schedule Office Hours
Schedule yours today and we will be in touch quickly to assist you.