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Center for the Study of Complex Systems
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Recent News
Complex Systems Year in Review
A summary of accomplishments and a year well spent at Complex Systems.
Celebrating the Winners of the Winter 2026 Agent-Based Modeling Poster Competition
Announcing this semester’s poster competition winners, with Natalie Vogt and Samantha Mazza taking first place for their theme park queue simulation.
WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS
The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS) is a broadly interdisciplinary program in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our mission is to encourage and facilitate research and education in the general area of nonlinear, dynamical and adaptive systems.
Maybe you’ve seen the Center for the Study of Complex Systems at the University of Michigan and wondered ‘what ARE complex systems’? This animated video was prepared to provide a general explanation of the field of Complex Systems Science.
CSCS Apparel
CSCS has partnered with Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company to offer branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats and much more in an online store. Items are made-to-order in a variety of sizes.
