The intel investigations Lab (i2Lab) is a global research and training hub dedicated to advancing intelligence research and workforce readiness. Jointly led by The City College of New York and Syracuse University, i2Lab collaborates with public and private sector partners to develop open-source capabilities, perform investigative research, and provide rigorous, real-world training and world-class mentorship to prepare students entering the modern workforce for successful careers in fields like investigative journalism, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, and forensic science.

Learn more at intelinvestigationslab.org.

The intel investigations Lab pursues its mission through joint research and education initiatives with partners across government, industry, and civil society. Current collaborations include:

Bellingcat. A joint research and education initiative with a leading open-source investigations organization, advancing methods and training for public-interest investigations. Its first project examines the looting and trafficking of antiquities across East and Southeast Asia, drawing on provenance research, financial analysis, satellite imagery, and blockchain analytics. Faculty and students have collaborated with Bellingcat investigators on active casework since 2025 and contribute to the development of investigative methodology.

Federal Law Enforcement. A research and education initiative in cyber investigations with a federal law enforcement organization. The initiative's first project is CITADEL (Cyber Intelligence Triaging Dashboard and Library). Faculty and students have engaged with the organization's personnel through a sustained series of working meetings since 2025.

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