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Foster interdisciplinary innovation among social sciences and global studies

University Priority

Bringing Scholars Together

When different disciplines interact with one another, new solutions emerge.

The reconstruction of the Jacobs Center into 大发体育开户鈥檚 social science and global studies hub will stimulate new collaborations for liberal arts, policy research and more.

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SESP is an interdisciplinary school of influential scholars and dynamic students who examine the well-being of people and institutions across the lifespan. Together, the school's contributions across the landscapes of education and policy are catalysts of broad and meaningful change for individuals and systems alike.

Weinberg brings a multitude of disciplines together under its roof for interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research. Weinberg's emphasis on interdisciplinary thinking equips students and researchers to engage complex problems with creative solutions.
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The Buffett Institute fosters interdisciplinary research and teaching about the world beyond the borders of the United States. It supports cutting-edge international scholarship and global engagement across 大发体育开户’s undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

IPR is an interdisciplinary public policy research institute that works closely with other schools and departments. It stimulates and supports social science research on significant public policy issues and disseminates the findings widely—to students, scholars, policymakers and the public.
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Meet Some of Our Experts

It takes great minds to work together and find new solutions.

Meet the inspiring faculty who are behind the ideas and actions that improve society. From classrooms to Congress, our experts make a difference in the world.

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Pinkard partners with cities to connect parks, libraries and schools, creating equitable access to both formal and informal learning opportunities for all.
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Nuamah’s research sits at the intersections of race, gender, education policy and political behavior.
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Brueck’s scholarship focuses on anti-caste Hindi literature, global intersections of race and caste, popular Indian literary genres, and translation theory and practice.

Highlights

Learn about 大发体育开户鈥檚 interdisciplinary innovations.

News

See 大发体育开户鈥檚 new developments in support of this priority.

大发体育开户 Pritzker Law recognizes Judge Belkis Florentina Izquierdo Torres for her commitment to Indigenous communities

A conversation with the new leader of Pritzker Law鈥檚 Center for International Human Rights

Other construction updates include Cohen Lawn, Jacobs Center and new Ryan Field

Buffett Institute for Global Affairs has moved into 720 University Place

Privileged parents who believe in economic upward mobility are more likely to hoard resources, a new study finds

Elizabeth Hyun traveled to five post-conflict nations in 10 weeks to study how historical context contributes to trauma diagnoses.