The Applied Data Science Lab (ADSL) brings together social scientists and data scientists. As a newly established lab, it aims to conduct research projects on various topics in the social sciences using cutting edge tools and approaches from data science. It will explore social phenomena and policies using non-traditional and unstructured data, including but not limited to texts, social networks, images, and maps. In doing so, the objective is to create not only synergy among the lab members, but also promote a better environment for data-oriented research in the KDIS community and beyond.