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.
Programs
We share data expertise to reduce barriers and improve quality through our programs.
Upcoming Events
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AI for Health Research Series: AI-Augmented Analytics for Data Visualization
This series explores AI as a research tool across evidence synthesis, coding, data analysis, visualization, and science and health communication.
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How to Cite and Report AI Use (Online)
Interested in writing about your research—scholarly, public, policy, and more—and working with AI?
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The Women in AI Collective: Toolkit and Resources Introduction
This session provides an overview of current AI offerings and resources available at Yale, along with a look at the roadmap of updates and upgrades pl
Latest News
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- In The News
Building an Open Research Ecosystem: Notes from the Research Data Alliance Meeting
Researchers from around the world gathered for the Research Data Alliance’s 27th Plenary meeting in London, October 6-8, 2026.
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- In The News
From Rural Electrification to Broadband: Government’s Role in Connecting America
As the first geographic information officer for the Federal Communications Commission, Byrne led the team that created the National Broadband Map.
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Fall 2026 Newsletter
A recent Yale News article and video highlighted Yale’s commitment to data-intensive social science.
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