Researchers in data and software systems are developing computational and software solutions to advance the collection and use of big data for scientific research. Research in this area also focuses on enhancing human-computer interaction and facilitating data and software-intensive interdisciplinary projects.<br>Faculty specializing in software systems are leveraging the power of modern computing and technology to develop new techniques and tools that increase productivity in research projects and industrial applications. Research in human-computer interaction focuses on developing new locomotion techniques for navigation in virtual reality and new ways of interacting, such as brain-computer interfaces.<br><br>In big data, we aim to advance fundamental data-centric research and data-driven domain discoveries, build data infrastructure for scientific research, and develop a 21st-century data-skilled workforce, which is in very high demand.