From 22 to 26 March 2026 I am teaching as a lecturer at the Palestinian Advanced School on Computational Methods 2026 (PASCM), organised by Scientists for Palestine.
The school brings together displaced students from Gaza — attending in person at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, or joining remotely from Gaza and the West Bank — for a week of lectures on computational methods, data analysis, machine learning, and modelling of complex systems.
I am covering topics at the intersection of network science and computational social science, areas I work on daily at Northeastern University London and ISI Foundation. The energy in the room is making this one of the most meaningful teaching experiences I have had. These students are navigating extraordinary circumstances and still showing up with curiosity and rigour — that is humbling.
Science does not stop. Neither do they.
How you can help
Scientists for Palestine runs entirely on donations. Travel, accommodation, and internet access for students are all covered by the organisation, and every contribution makes a direct difference. If you would like to support the school, you can donate here:
👉 Support the 2026 Palestinian Advanced Computational School
To learn more about the broader initiative, visit scientists4palestine.org.
More info on our research on our website: www.riccardodiclemente.com