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Interdisciplinary Research Modeling Human Behavior

Core Capabilities

Our work has leveraged data modeling to support policy professionals in curbing extremist violence; used big data and network analysis to help law enforcement prevent child trafficking; and combined data collection, systemic analysis, and computational policy simulation to help public health organizations address Black maternal mortality rates in the United States. CMAC supports institutions seeking not just data, but deep understanding: offering insights that center human behavior and ethical complexity to shape long-term societal outcomes.

Global projects on belief, culture, health, and cooperation

Customized modeling for policy, tech, and education partners

Human factors research and simulation

Featured Case Studies

Modeling Health Equity: Reducing Black Maternal Mortality

To address racial inequities in maternal health, CMAC has partnered with public health leaders to map how systemic failures and social determinants put Black mothers at risk. These models help decision-makers test interventions, design more effective policies, and advance equity in care.
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Understanding Extremism: Modeling the Roots of Radicalization

Through advanced computational simulations, this study explores how religious beliefs and social conditions fuel extremist violence. By mapping pathways to radicalization, the project offers policymakers and educators practical tools to prevent violence and strengthen community resilience.
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Modeling Religion in Norway: Mapping a Changing Landscape

This project combines census data, surveys, and agent-based modeling to track how religious identity has declined and diversified in Norway. By capturing the complex forces behind secularization, it provides insights for civic planners and researchers working to understand cultural change and its impact on society.
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The team's ability to combine computational modeling with deep human factors research creates a level of insight that's rare in both academia and policy. They don't just generate data... they generate understanding."

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