Yale Institute for Network Science

The Yale Institute for Network Science (YINS) is a research center at Yale University focused on studying complex networks—how interconnected systems like social relationships, biological processes, and technological infrastructures function and influence each other. Using interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, and social sciences, YINS aims to understand patterns and behaviors within these networks. This knowledge can help solve real-world problems, from improving social systems and healthcare to designing more resilient technological networks. Essentially, YINS explores the underlying structures that connect various systems to better understand their dynamics and impact.