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The Department of Statistics collaborates in the interdisciplinary Informatics program. Michigan's distinctive Informatics curriculum provides comprehensive training in modern programming, mathematics, and statistical methods while exploring the ethical and societal implications of information systems. Informatics examines information processing through both human and technological lenses. The university's innovative interdisciplinary model for this expanding field blends technical proficiency in programming, mathematics, and statistics with critical analysis of social and ethical considerations in complex systems. Professionals in this domain create information technologies that account for scientific, commercial, and cultural factors. Informatics bridges technical expertise from computer science and quantitative fields with human-centered applications, fostering more meaningful interactions and creative possibilities. The program equips students with software engineering capabilities and analytical frameworks for drawing conclusions from data, emphasizing human engagement with information systems.