The AIM project is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary initiative involving collaboration between University of Texas at Austin researchers and partners at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory), a regional community hub. Not Just About Data – It’s About PeopleThe AIM project is filling gaps in existing knowledge and creating user-oriented tools to make complex decision-making more accessible and replicable in Texas and beyond. At the helm is research scientist Suzanne Pierce, a long-time leader in transdisciplinary research, intelligent systems and decision sciences. AIM’s tools have been tested in remote Arctic communities through National Science Foundation funding and then adapted for use back in Texas. And looking forward, the team hopes to continue expanding and applying AIM’s concepts to regions across Texas and the nation.