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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The torch has been passed! 🔥 As our final #NetSci2026 post, we're thrilled to welcome the hosts of #NetSci2027: SynoSys, Center Synergy of Systems, and Technische Universität Dresden. 🇩🇪✨ Boston was unforgettable, now it's time to count down to Dresden. See you on the Elbe!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A huge thank you to the 𝟰𝟬+ 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 who made the 2026 NetSci Conference a success! 🙌 You went above and beyond and we are so grateful!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

One of the highlights of NetSci 2026? The posters. 🤩 Over three days, 300+ posters and hundreds of conversations, new collaborations, and fresh ideas. From satellite sessions to the main conference poster event, researchers across network science shared their work. Thank you to every presenter. 🙏

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The 20th NetSci Conference was unforgettable thanks to an extraordinary lineup of speakers. From foundational insights to bold new directions, they brought analytical depth, multidisciplinary perspectives, humor, and honesty. Thank you for inspiring our community and shaping NetSci 2026!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If you are already feeling nostalgic the Photo Gallery of NetSci Conference 2026 is now available for your viewing. Enjoy! www.netsci2026.com/photos

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Well deserved! 🎤 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 • Violet Ross – University of Colorado Boulder • João Brázia – Network Science Institute at Northeastern University London • Katerina Tang – Cornell University • Mattia Marzi – IMT-School of Advanced Studies Lucca

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congratulations to the winners!! ⚡ 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 • Juliana Taube – Georgetown University • Anna Mancini – INFN Roma Tor Vergata

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the Awards Sponsor @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social (Entropy & Complexities) 🪧 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 • Lin Chen – Northeastern University • Flavia Petruso – EPFL • Yessica Herrera Guzmán – University of Notre Dame • Nima Moghaddas – Northeastern University

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Day 2 of the NetSci School starts soon! Elisa Omodei and Kyriaki Kalimeri will be leading a data-driven, interactive session. Bring your laptops and join us in Harvard Square B! Session materials: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxjk6...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

⚾ See you tonight at Fenway Park! NetSci 2026 attendees are heading to Boston’s iconic ballpark for a Red Sox game. Fenway is just a 25–30 min walk from the Hyatt via the BU Bridge, with MBTA and rideshare options too. Enjoy the game, and go 🔴🧦Sox!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

NetSci 2026 is officially underway! Network thinkers from around the world have gathered for a week of great science, collaboration, and discovery. Today and tomorrow feature Satellite Sessions, a School Talk, and satellite posters—where ideas connect and new partnerships begin.

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Paper Unwind offers a glimpse behind the published paper—revealing the inspiration, challenges, peer review, and breakthroughs that shaped the research journey. Inspiring insights from Prof. Michelle Girvan on the story behind her landmark 2002 PNAS paper. Thanks to NetPlace and WiNS for organizing!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

NetSci2026 is only 2 days away! Join us Sunday, May 31, for two exciting pre-conference events: the Higher-Order Hackathon and Paper Unwind. We’re excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NetSci conference with a week of inspiring science and community. Still time to register! netsci2026.com

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thank you to our Awards Sponsors, 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗗𝗣𝗜 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗗𝗣𝗜, for supporting excellence at NetSci 2026. From entropy and information theory to complex systems, continuing to advance open-access science and interdisciplinary research. www.mdpi.com/journal/entr... www.mdpi.com/journal/comp...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Contributing a talk or poster to NetSci 2026? Find your place in the network! Explore the interactive visualization connecting talks and posters by shared ideas and topics. Hover for titles/authors, click for abstracts and session info. Talks 🔥 tinyurl.com/2s38h2ba Posters ⚡ tinyurl.com/3nnu4s8e

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Before the conference begins, join us for 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱: an informal evening on the stories behind research. Professor 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻 will share the journey behind her landmark 2002 PNAS paper on community structure in networks. 📅 May 31 | 6 PM ✏️ Register: tinyurl.com/2e73wt46 🍕 Snacks included

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 as an exhibitor at NetSci 2026 📚 Since 1534, Cambridge has published influential works spanning graph theory, network analysis, dynamics, and spreading processes. Visit their stand to explore the latest titles. 🔗 cambridge.org

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Bronze Sponsor spotlight: 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal advances interdisciplinary research on complex systems and network science, with a strong commitment to open science and reproducibility. Thank you for supporting #NetSci2026! journals.plos.org/complexsyste...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Now available! 📋 Program Overview: tinyurl.com/4nz8v238 🗓️ Contributed Presentations • Parallel session talks schedule: tinyurl.com/2mfxtfxd • Lightning talks: tinyurl.com/44t2ddzf A list of poster presentations will be added shortly, and a more detailed program will be available soon — stay tuned!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Bronze Sponsor spotlight: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Published by @springernature.com, the open-access journal highlights innovative network-based research with real-world applications across disciplines. Thank you for supporting NetSci2026! 🔗 link.springer.com/journal/41109

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Gold Sponsor spotlight: The 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 🥇 The #APS has long shaped the foundations of network science through journals like Physical Review E, home to many landmark papers in the field. We’re grateful for your support of NetSci 2026 & the network science research community. aps.org

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Coming to NetSci 2026? Stay at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge on the Charles River. Discounted rates available only through May 4. Don’t miss the Social Dinner June 4 at Riverside Pavilion. Book room www.netsci2026.com/accommodations + dinner www.netsci2026.com/community-pr...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The excitement for this event has been so strong that we’ve extended ticket sales for two more weeks! Don’t miss the chance to join fellow NetSci participants at the ballpark. Grab your ticket by May 5, connect, and enjoy the game together ⚾ www.gofevo.com/event/Netsci...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢. 𝗡𝘀𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗲 as an invited speaker at NetSci! A BU professor & leading data scientist, she advances health equity using AI & data—from mobile phones to satellites—through global collaborations and initiatives. tinyurl.com/4t5p46yr

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Still on the fence about NetSci? 👀 We’ve lined up an incredible group of speakers across complex systems, AI, biology, and more. Fresh ideas, deep dives, and new connections await. This is your sign—register now 😉 www.netsci2026.com/registration Huge thanks to our speakers, with more to come!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

⚾ Join us June 2 to see the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park! 🏟️ Unwind after travel, explore Boston, and connect with fellow attendees before the conference begins. Grab tickets to sit in the NetSci section: www.gofevo.com/event/Netsci...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🚨𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!🚨 Don’t miss your chance to save and join the global network science community this June in Boston. 🗓 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 www.netsci2026.com/registration

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

⏳ Abstract deadlines for NetSci 2026 Satellites are happening now or soon. Explore the full list and submit yours! www.netsci2026.com/satellites See you in Boston!

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The speaker lineup keeps getting better! ✨ Meet our next speaker, 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻. A Professor of Physics at IIT Indore, her work spans nonlinear dynamics, complex systems & network science, revealing how network structure shapes collective behavior. Welcome! #Speakers 👉 www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🥁 We’re thrilled to announce our next NetSci Conference Keynote Speaker! ✨ 2x ERC grant winner ✨ Director, Covid Crisis Lab ✨ COVID-19 advisor to the Italian government ✨ Pioneer in infectious-disease modeling Please join us in welcoming @alemelegaro.bsky.social! www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Another fantastic Invited Speaker joining NetSci 2026 💫 𝗔𝘀𝘂 𝗢𝘇𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗿 (MIT), MathWorks Professor and Head of EECS. Her work spans optimization, machine learning, economics, and networks, focusing on incentives and algorithms for data-driven human-machine systems. Welcome! tinyurl.com/4t5p46yr

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming 𝗞𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁 as the next School Speaker at NetSci 2026 ✨ A data & media artist and information designer, Kim explores how data and computational systems shape visibility in contemporary culture. Speakers 🔗 www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📣 Announcing 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶 as Invited Speaker at NetSci Conference 2026! Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca & at Leiden University’s Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics, his research combines statistical physics, information theory, & random-graph modeling.

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿 as a School Speaker at NetSci Conference 2026! An Assistant Professor at Harvard, she leads the Geometric Machine Learning Group, developing efficient, theory-backed ML methods. Meet her & all the speakers 👉 www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

@kyriakikalimeri.bsky.social & Elisa Omodei come together for a rare joint session at NetSci Conference 2026. Their research draws on real-world data, exploring how network and computational social science can address societal issues. tinyurl.com/4t5p46yr

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Another joint keynote at NetSci 2026 is official! 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁-𝗟𝗮́𝘀𝘇𝗹𝗼́ 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮́𝘀𝗶 and 𝗥𝗲́𝗸𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 reunite on stage for a one-of-a-kind talk. Their discovery of scale-free networks and the Barabási–Albert model reshaped network science. We can’t wait to welcome you! @barabasi.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4t5p46yr

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Continuing our exciting NetSci 2026 speaker lineup, we’re happy to welcome Eric Kolaczyk as a School Speaker! A McGill University Professor, his work advances statistical and ML foundations for network data & related data objects in computing-enabled and engineered systems. tinyurl.com/4t5p46yr

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Thrilled to announce Petra Vertes as an Invited Speaker at NetSci 2026! A Cambridge University Professor, she leads the Systems Neuroscience Lab, using computational modeling & network science to uncover principles of brain organization, function, & neurodevelopmental disorders. tinyurl.com/4t5p46yr

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Final reminder! 👋 Abstracts for NetSci 2026 are due January 9 (anywhere on Earth). Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of NetSci in Boston, June 1–5, 2026. Submission details here: www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📣 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🗓️ New deadline: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (anywhere on Earth) 👉 Find abstract requirements, conference topics, and submission instructions here: www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs... We can’t wait to see your contributions! 🚀

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We’re excited to announce 𝗨𝗹𝗿𝗶𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀 as an Invited Plenary Speaker at @netsciconf.bsky.social 2026! ✨ A leader in social network science & visualization, his work spans centrality, clustering, & more recently sports analytics using network-based approaches to football. www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Attending NetSci 2026? Two lodging options are available: 🏨 𝗛𝘆𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻/𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 — discounted rooms at the conference venue (book early!). 🏡 𝗕𝗨 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟭𝟬 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁.) — affordable single rooms in shared suites, a 20-min scenic walk away. www.netsci2026.com/accommodations

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We’re excited to announce Moon Duchin as a #NetSci2026 Plenary Speaker! A top University of Chicago mathematician, she applies geometry and computation to democracy and voting systems. Her award-winning work bridges math, policy, and complex systems. www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵! NetSci 2026 abstract submissions close Dec 19 — just around the corner. If you’re doing exciting work in network science (theory, computation, or applications), this is your chance to share it with a global community. 📅 Submit by Dec 19 🔗 www.netsci2026.com/call-for-abs...

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

✨ Excited to announce 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗬𝗲𝗼𝗹 (𝗬𝗬) 𝗔𝗵𝗻 as a NetSci 2026 Plenary Speaker! A leading network and data scientist, YY explores how complex systems shape behavior, cognition, and discovery. Stay tuned for more speaker updates as we build toward an inspiring NetSci 2026! ✨ www.netsci2026.com/speakers

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟴! Submit your Satellite proposal for NetSci 2026. Details on how to apply, the review process, and organizer responsibilities are at the link below. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the program! 👉 tinyurl.com/42sru6kz

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘇 will give their first-ever 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 at NetSci 2026! Their groundbreaking work has shaped how we understand networks, & this session will be a highlight of NetSci’s 20th anniversary. Call for abstracts: tinyurl.com/3tbj2v83 Call for satellites: tinyurl.com/42sru6kz

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

What happens when a network is neither perfectly ordered nor completely random? Watts & Strogatz’s 1998 “small-world” insight: add a few random shortcuts to a local network, you keep the clustering but gain short paths. 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙙, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙎𝙘𝙞 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣…

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Next up: two classic sociological networks! Mohr & Duquenne (1997) map how NYC’s social welfare system evolved from strict moral categorizations of “the poor” in 1888 to a professionalized structure by 1917. A Galois lattice reveals how culture shaped the very logic of relief. 🔗 tinyurl.com/a35dr9cv

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NetSci 2026 @netsciconf.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Another striking network visualization: the Network of Political Blogs during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic. The analysis revealed dense within-party links and few cross-party ties—an early snapshot of online polarization. Study 🔗 tinyurl.com/4mfxpr9b

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