The Department of Jazz is dedicated to advancing Jazz as both an art form and an empirical science. Jazz is not just music — it is a living laboratory of human coordination, innovation, and improvisation. Through research, technology, and performance, we explore Jazz as a system of shared standards, a science of real-time collaboration, and a monument to human creativity. Recognized as an American National Treasure, Jazz is a founder-led movement, and we aim to bring its principles and prestige further into global markets, culture, and technology.