The use of computational methods and tools to deepen our understanding of long-standing questions in the social sciences has been rapidly growing in recent years. This Collection includes manuscripts ...

Which academic discipline is known as the ‘Mother of All Social Science’? Read why this discipline has this title, its impact ...

The past few years have raised some hard questions about the science of well-being. How culturally biased is our conception of happiness? How much do social forces (or genetics) shape happiness, ...

The debate over carrying firearms outside the home often is accompanied by predictions that public carry will lead to more violent crime. Fortunately, such claims are incorrect. The large-scale ...

When different disciplines interact with one another, new solutions emerge. The reconstruction of the Jacobs Center into Northwestern’s social science and global studies hub will stimulate new ...

Schools across the nation are seeking to hire well trained, enthusiastic, and creative teachers who will inspire their students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. The Social Studies ...