The Parsons Institute for Information Mapping (PIIM) is a one-of-a-kind university research and real-world development facility within The New School — a global university.

Co-founded by Former Senator Robert Kerrey (D-NE), PIIM's core mission is to discover and promote new ways for people to rapidly understand, analyze and respond to large amounts of complex data.

PIIM's energies and focus centers around three, key programs and activities. Our focus in these areas enables our team to strive continually for the perfect balance of deliverables–focused work, original research, and educational dissemination.

Basic & Applied Research
All research at PIIM is conducted with an understanding of the commercial, industrial, and product potential for any research output. To see how our team has been able to balance our innovative, forward-thinking research with real-world needs and requirements, click here.
Governmental & Commercial Deliverables
Since its inception, PIIM has successfully delivered Knowledge Visualization and technology solutions to a variety of public and private organizations. To find out more about PIIM’s commitment in delivering innovative knowledge solutions to our partners, click here.
Education & Instruction
Outside of The New School community, PIIM employees consult organizations on how to effectively engage in advanced analysis and visualization techniques to solve their advanced business needs. To see how your business can benefit from PIIM’s expertise, click here.