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  • The cathedral of learning, bits transformed to information, and the University of Pittsburgh

    Information stems from Data

    Data are generated by every human action, by devices, and software applications. We have to distill the data into useful information to make decisions. Learn more about research in data/information
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    Networks

    Networks connect humans, data, and devices together in diverse ways. Understanding the connections helps us solve intricate problems. Learn how networks matter.
  • Human Cognition and Behavior

    We build information systems that make it easier for individuals, groups, organizations, and society to accomplish their objectives. Learn more about human behavior and technology.

The Confluence of Information, Networks, and Human Behavior

We innovate in education and research at the junction of information, networks, and human behavior towards discovering and modeling of new social and technical phenomena. Our academic and research programs explore the connections between people, information, and networks/systems. Discover how this confluence addresses the societal, technological, and organizational challenges we face today.

Highlights

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    Research

    Research at DINS aims to promote a better functioning society by advancing our capability to make this connected world easier to manage for individuals, organizations, and groups. Learn about our research areas and faculty members here.

  • Faculty

    Our faculty are internationally renowned, and come from a diverse set of disciplines such as Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Intelligent Systems, Public Policy, and Physics. Learn more about our faculty here.

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    About Us

    The Department of Informatics and Networked Systems has a long history of innovation in information science and telecommunications. See here for more details and a timeline of the department.

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    Prospective Student Info Sessions

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  • Professor Tipper with one of his former Ph.D. students

    Research

    Research at DINS aims to promote a better functioning society by advancing our capability to make this connected world easier to manage for individuals, organizations, and groups. Learn about our research areas and faculty members here.

  • Faculty

    Our faculty are internationally renowned, and come from a diverse set of disciplines such as Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Intelligent Systems, Public Policy, and Physics. Learn more about our faculty here.

  • Students heading into a building

    About Us

    The Department of Informatics and Networked Systems has a long history of innovation in information science and telecommunications. See here for more details and a timeline of the department.

  • view of Cathedral

    Prospective Student Info Sessions

    Join an upcoming Information Session for Prospective Students!

By the Numbers

8
New faculty hires since 2018
10%
Editors-in-Chief among our Faculty
>20
Countries represented by our graduates
300+
Students in the DINS Community

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DINS Graduates Honored with SCI Alumni Awards!
Amy Babay, DINS Colleagues Secure NSF Grant to Develop Framework for AI-Driven Monitoring to Predict and Maintain Connectivity during Network Failures
DINS Faculty, PhD Students Seek to Understand Online Communications of Public Officials
Congratulations to Lingfei Wu on Being Promoted to Associate Professor
Balaji Palanisamy Honored with Fulbright US Scholar Award
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School of Computing and Information Department of Informatics and Networked Systems

135 North Bellefield Avenue
Information Sciences Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

412-624-9473

dins-info@pitt.edu

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