Some DSES faculty have been working toward a theory of modeling from several perspectives. Modeling is the common element underlying the academic and research programs that are unique to the Department. The Department is working to foster its unique identity and global reputation for scholarly research in the modeling science area. RSCC provides statistical planning and analysis services to companies, government agencies and RPI researchers. Members of RSCC are qualified to work in a range of areas, including health services and ISO 9000 Standards.
Graduate students work in a supervised manner with faculty to provide additional expertise.
RSCC also offers training programs and courses in statistical methodology and practices. Services Many projects in this general area are focused on public services. CSRE brings multidisciplinary techniques to bear in understanding and solving problems of declining productivity and competitiveness in the service sector. Faculty in DSES are engaged in research providing needed innovations to health systems, transportation systems, and public emergency management. Several major efforts involve the development of decision support systems, including a distributed information system simulator.