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Unpacking the bias of large language models
MIT News | June 17, 2025

In a new study, researchers including SDSC faculty Ali Jadbabaie and SES/IDPS student Xinyi Wu discover the root cause of a type of bias in LLMs,...


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Melding data, systems, and society
MIT News | June 10, 2025

A new book from Professor Munther Dahleh details the creation of a unique kind of transdisciplinary center, uniting many specialties through a co...


Navid Azizan

Navid Azizan wins Perkins Award for Excellence in Graduate Advising
IDSS News | May 28, 2025

The award is presented to a faculty member from each school who, as a graduate student advisor, demonstrates unbounded compassion and dedication ...


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The 2025 graduates of IDSS
IDSS News | May 28, 2025

IDSS celebrates our 2025 graduates, including 13 interdisciplinary doctoral degrees in Statistics, 6 Social & Engineering Systems PhDs, and 22 Ma...


A doctor in India gives an injection to a woman in a sari

Study in India shows several tactics together boost vaccination against deadly diseases
MIT News | May 19, 2025

Led by researchers including IDSS faculty Esther Duflo, one combination of methods led to a 44 percent increase in child immunizations



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