Computational Social Science Courses and Certifications

USC Information Sciences Institute

Overexamined Algorithms and Overlooked Agency - Rethinking Online Harm

Explore how recommendation algorithms actually affect online content consumption through innovative "counterfactual bots" research, challenging assumptions about algorithmic radicalization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AI Doctoral Academy

Introduction to Artificial Social Intelligence

Discover how AI systems understand and interact with human social behavior through computational models and machine learning techniques.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Network Analysis

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Explore social network structures, dynamics, and analysis techniques. Learn to visualize and predict network evolution using computational methods and software tools.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Kolmogorov-Seminar

Applications of Game Theory to Computational Social Science

Explore game theory applications in computational social science, focusing on algorithmic ranking, social welfare, and the monoculture paradox in digital systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

计算社会科学

Explore computational social science through modeling, simulation, and agent-based approaches. Master interdisciplinary research methods using NetLogo, system dynamics, and cellular automata to analyze complex social phenomena.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Agent-Based Models with Python: An Introduction to Mesa

Learn to create agent-based models using Python and Mesa, exploring complex systems through the Sugarscape with Traders model. Gain hands-on experience with Google Colab and advanced modeling techniques.

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

LLM Agents for Modeling Group Dynamics: Free Webinar

Explore LLM-powered simulations of group dynamics, comparing AI agent behavior to human interactions in various settings, from classrooms to international relations.

• Wolfram U
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Understanding Social Media's Role in Mental Health: Causal Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Pathways

Explore the complex relationship between social media and mental health through cutting-edge research, examining causal perspectives and discovering how digital platforms impact psychological well-being.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Interest-based and Ideological Biases in Online Content Consumption: Problems and Solutions

Explore how social media algorithms influence content consumption, political polarization, and democratic threats, with insights from computational interventions designed to promote quality news exposure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Big Data, Global Development, and Complex Systems

Explore how big data from everyday technologies can reveal human behavior patterns and societal trends, with applications in global development, health, and socioeconomic analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The University of Chicago

Are We Making AI Too Human? - Exploring Cognitive Aliens in Scientific Discovery

Explore how training AI to think like humans may limit scientific discovery and why "cognitive alien" minds could unlock hidden breakthroughs in research.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Discover AI

Beyond the Weights - Hidden Patterns of AI in Multi-Agent Persona-Induced Bias

Explore persona-induced bias in multi-agent AI systems and uncover hidden patterns affecting social interactions and decision-making processes.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Devoxx

Signals from the Deep Web - Making Sense of Ephemeral and Anonymous Content

Explore data scraping as an alternative to biased APIs for social media research. Learn scalable architecture for deep web data capture, topic modeling, and sentiment analysis to detect community manipulation.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Simons Institute

Human-AI Interaction in the Age of Large Language Models

Explores LLMs' impact on human-AI interaction, focusing on computational social science and AI-assisted therapy. Demonstrates how LLMs can empower individuals and foster positive change.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Implementing Intersectionality in Algorithmic Fairness - Keynote Panel I

Exploring approaches to implement intersectionality in algorithmic fairness, addressing hidden biases and unique experiences at the intersection of identities to promote equitable AI systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video