Jessika Trancik Appointed as New Director of Sociotechnical Systems Research Center

August 12, 2025 - 04:41

Jessika Trancik, a prominent professor at MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, has been appointed as the new director of the Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC). In her new role, Trancik will lead efforts to address critical issues at the crossroads of technology and society, fostering research that explores both the challenges and opportunities arising from technological advancements.

The SSRC is dedicated to convening a diverse group of researchers who examine the intricate relationships between technological systems and their social implications. Under Trancik's leadership, the center aims to enhance collaboration among scholars and practitioners, ultimately seeking innovative solutions to pressing societal problems.

Trancik's extensive background in data-driven research and her commitment to understanding the societal impacts of technology position her well to guide the SSRC into a new era of inquiry and innovation. Her vision for the center emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling complex sociotechnical challenges.