Why, What & How

Our Vision

We strive to improve the human condition by bringing computational and data-driven technologies, systems, and processes to bear on the greatest challenges facing our world.

Our Mission

We conduct cutting-edge research that matters to society; we provide students with rigorous education and vibrant academic experiences that unleash their innovative capacities; and we democratize access by learners, researchers, practitioners, and the public to the transformative power of computation and data.

Our Values

We reward creativity and excellence; we recognize collaborative endeavors; we respect and trust each other; we celebrate our diversity of perspectives and lived experiences; and we uphold our moral and ethical responsibilities to the fullest.