The Center on Collaborative Systems for Safety, Security, and Resilience (CoSSaR) at the University of Washington is at the forefront of research and innovation aimed at enhancing the safety, security, and resilience of complex systems. Our mission is to develop interdisciplinary solutions that address the critical challenges faced by communities, industries, and governments worldwide.
At CoSSaR, we bring together experts from diverse fields—engineering, computer science, social sciences, and more—to collaborate on projects that have real-world impact. Whether it’s improving public safety, strengthening transportation networks, or advancing cybersecurity, our work is driven by a commitment to making communities more resilient and secure.
We partner with leading academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations to co-create innovative solutions that are both practical and transformative. Through our cutting-edge research, education, and outreach efforts, CoSSaR is helping to shape a safer, more secure future.
For more information or inquiries about partnerships with CoSSaR contact us at cossar@uw.edu.
NEWS & EVENTS
STEM Ethical Culture: A focus on the behavior of the scientist, but not the science
Senior CoSSaR Researcher, Dr. Robin Mays, and HCDE master’s student, Yifan Lin, have released a new presentation titled “STEM Ethical Culture: A focus on the behavior of the scientist, but not the science” as part of their work on the Ethical STEM project. The University of Washington’s Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE),...
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About
The Center for Collaborative Systems for Safety, Security and Regional Resilience is a part of the Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department. Mission To lead innovation in the design, development and use of collaborative systems that support regional operations for security, safety and resilience. Vision A multi-disciplinary facility and environment where professionals from a...
PRODUCTS
Co-Designing The Cloud: An Interagency Platform for Joint Incident Response
In an effort to mitigate the effects of major incidents in the greater Seattle area, CoSSaR is partnering with local public sector agencies and private sector companies to deploy a cloud-based Virtual Coordination Center, enabling real-time data sharing and coordinated response to quickly clear roadway incidents and reduce congestion.