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Empowering Social Network Analysis

Support open scholarship and research in social media dynamics through innovative tools and resources.

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A poster is pasted on a rough, beige wall. The text on the poster is in Italian, emphasizing the importance of social interaction and relationships in education. It calls for more open schools with additional teachers and classrooms, and ends with a hashtag.

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Empowering Social Network Analysis

We support open scholarship and research in social network analysis, providing tools, datasets, and educational resources for scholars and analysts.

Two individuals stand in front of a whiteboard covered with multicolored sticky notes and arrows. One person points towards the whiteboard, which has handwritten words like 'User-Generated Content', 'Engagement', 'Event', and 'Social Wall'. The setting appears to be a collaborative or educational environment.

Two individuals stand in front of a whiteboard covered with multicolored sticky notes and arrows. One person points towards the whiteboard, which has handwritten words like 'User-Generated Content', 'Engagement', 'Event', and 'Social Wall'. The setting appears to be a collaborative or educational environment.

A workspace featuring a whiteboard with a social media content schedule, organized by day and platform, using sticky notes in varying colors. A wooden table holds an open laptop displaying a social media management application, alongside pens and small circular items.

A workspace featuring a whiteboard with a social media content schedule, organized by day and platform, using sticky notes in varying colors. A wooden table holds an open laptop displaying a social media management application, alongside pens and small circular items.

A smartphone and a laptop are placed on a wooden floor. The smartphone displays a dark-themed social networking app with the text 'Social networking that's not for sale.' The laptop screen shows a colorful cartoon illustration with animated animals, including what appears to be a mammoth, in a welcoming scene.

A smartphone and a laptop are placed on a wooden floor. The smartphone displays a dark-themed social networking app with the text 'Social networking that's not for sale.' The laptop screen shows a colorful cartoon illustration with animated animals, including what appears to be a mammoth, in a welcoming scene.

Our Mission and Vision

Through NodeXL and open datasets, we enhance understanding of social media dynamics for journalists, researchers, and analysts worldwide.

Social Network Analysis

Supporting open scholarship and research in social network analysis through innovative tools and resources.

Network Data Visualization

A dense pile of colorful 3D icons featuring popular social media logos such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The icons are intermingled and scattered across the frame, representing social media interaction symbols like hearts, thumbs-up, and upvotes.

A dense pile of colorful 3D icons featuring popular social media logos such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The icons are intermingled and scattered across the frame, representing social media interaction symbols like hearts, thumbs-up, and upvotes.

Utilize NodeXL for effective network data visualization and analysis within Microsoft Excel.

A black poster with white text is taped to a light-colored wall. The text on the poster reads, 'You've read more social media posts than book pages.' The background of the poster is plain black, creating a stark contrast with the white lettering. The poster contains a website address at the bottom, inviting viewers to visit.

A black poster with white text is taped to a light-colored wall. The text on the poster reads, 'You've read more social media posts than book pages.' The background of the poster is plain black, creating a stark contrast with the white lettering. The poster contains a website address at the bottom, inviting viewers to visit.

A workspace in a library setting features a wooden desk cluttered with academic materials. Open laptops, scattered papers, highlighters, pens, and a snack pack are visible. Bookshelves filled with books serve as a backdrop, adding to the scholarly atmosphere.

A workspace in a library setting features a wooden desk cluttered with academic materials. Open laptops, scattered papers, highlighters, pens, and a snack pack are visible. Bookshelves filled with books serve as a backdrop, adding to the scholarly atmosphere.

Open Data Sets

Access and explore open data sets for comprehensive analysis of social media dynamics.

Educational Support Offered

Resources for scholars and analysts studying social media dynamics and network analysis.

A book titled 'Show Your Work!' by Austin Kleon is propped open in front of a laptop displaying a blurred social media interface. The book cover is bright yellow with bold, dark blue text.

A book titled 'Show Your Work!' by Austin Kleon is propped open in front of a laptop displaying a blurred social media interface. The book cover is bright yellow with bold, dark blue text.

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Explore our visualizations and tools for social network analysis.

A long, tiled hallway with a large sign on the left reading 'SOCIAL INNOVATION,' leading towards a bright, glass doorway at the end. A person is standing near the doorway, interacting with something on the wall.

A long, tiled hallway with a large sign on the left reading 'SOCIAL INNOVATION,' leading towards a bright, glass doorway at the end. A person is standing near the doorway, interacting with something on the wall.

Two people stand in front of a whiteboard covered with colorful sticky notes. The notes are arranged into categories: 'User-Generated Content,' 'Engagement,' 'Event,' and 'Social Wall.' The individuals appear to be in discussion, with one holding a marker.

Two people stand in front of a whiteboard covered with colorful sticky notes. The notes are arranged into categories: 'User-Generated Content,' 'Engagement,' 'Event,' and 'Social Wall.' The individuals appear to be in discussion, with one holding a marker.

Scrabble tiles spell out names of popular social media platforms, arranged in a crossword style. Names visible include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, and Tinder. The tiles have a deep red color against a light background.

Scrabble tiles spell out names of popular social media platforms, arranged in a crossword style. Names visible include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, and Tinder. The tiles have a deep red color against a light background.

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A person holds a smartphone that displays a website in French offering a simple and effective solution for managing social networks. The smartphone screen shows vibrant colors including purple and red text, and the background features green leaves.

A person holds a smartphone that displays a website in French offering a simple and effective solution for managing social networks. The smartphone screen shows vibrant colors including purple and red text, and the background features green leaves.