I am a professor of complex systems, political science, and economics at the University of Michigan. I am also an external faculty member at the Santa Fe Institute and a senior research scientist at the Institute for Social Research at Michigan and associate director of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems at Michigan as well as a member of the Michigan Society of Fellows. Previously, I was a professor at the California Institute of Technology and at the University of Iowa.

Currently, I consult for Yahoo! and The Kellogg Foundation on issues related to market performance and education.

My current research focuses on diversity, complexity, and culture. I have recently written two books (shown to the left). Click on either book to learn more. Here is a brief summary of each book:

- The Difference consists of an overview of my research on diversity. In the book, I show why diversity in how people think produces benefits. In some cases, collective diversity matters more than individual ability. The book's web site contains links to powerpoint presentations, podcast interviews, book reviews, and book tour information.

- Complex Adaptive Systems provides an accessible introduction into the ideas, models, and concepts related to complexity. This book summarizes research by complexity scholars in the social sciences. This book is intended for people interested in understanding the basics of complex adaptive sytems.

To find out more about me, my research, and my teaching and consulting follow the links above.

regards and go blue!!

scotte

In the 2007-2008 academic year, I will be visiting the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences in Palo Alto, CA.