Established in 1985 as one of the National Science Foundation’s original Engineering Research Centers, the Institute for Systems Research has grown into a permanent, interdisciplinary research institute within the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland. Today, ISR brings together more than 60 faculty and researchers from across engineering, computer science, mathematics, business, public health and beyond.
On May 21–22, 2026, we will celebrate 40 years of innovation, collaboration and impact.
Join Us
Whether you are an ISR alum, research collaborator, industry partner or friend of the institute, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with us.
Together, we will honor ISR’s past and shape the systems that define the future.
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