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Though job growth in the information sector is increasing rapidly, finding the right career fit takes planning, networking and persistence. It also takes storytelling. Learn more about the career paths of recent iSchool graduates Addison Cryblskey and Sage Pezzulo.

On April 10, 2024, Interim Dean Catherine Brooks celebrated the iSchool’s more than 20 administrative staff members at a luncheon culminating in our inaugural college staff awards. In total, seven awards were presented.

As part of the iSchool Colloquium series, UCLA Assistant Professor Thuy Vo Dang presents 'TEACH: Transforming Education, Archives and Community History.'

By automating the processing of massive volumes of biometric data derived from wearable sensors, the HRVEST tool created by Yale and UArizona researchers not only streamlines the extraction of meaningful metrics but also introduces a robust methodology for noise filtration and data quality assurance in emergency healthcare.

A recent article in Inside Climate News showcases Michael McKisson’s photographic storytelling through drone and portrait photography while also telling an important story about preserving one of Arizona’s most environmentally sensitive landscapes.

In the fifth of the Fall 2024 AI at Arizona event series, panelists explore the vital role of artificial intelligence in shaping democratic processes, focusing on civil discourse, challenges of mis- or disinformation and impact on voters.

The iSchool provided VR goggles to a University of Arizona crew of artists who participated in a simulated weeklong moon mission at Biosphere 2. The crew of four includes an alumna of the MA in Library and Information Science program.

As part of the iSchool Colloquium series, George Mason University Assistant Professor Ziyu Yao presents 'Towards Enhancing the Utilization of Large Language Models for Humans.'

For 2024, the iSchool's BS in Game Design and Development was once again named an Animation Career Review top 25 public program, coming in at #24 in the nation, #7 in the Southwestern U.S., and #1 in Arizona.

TechGuide, which provides information on “the best tech-related educational and career opportunities,” has named the iSchool's MSIS the nation’s #11 master’s in machine learning degree program.

A team of UArizona iSchool, Department of Computer Science and Norton School of Human Ecology researchers will explore the key processes that govern teamwork in hybrid human-AI teams through a two-year grant of more than $882,000 made by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory.

As part of the iSchool Colloquium series, Northeastern University Assistant Professor Malihe Alikhani presented 'Towards Inclusive and Equitable Language Technologies.'

Each spring semester, iSchool faculty gather to present the latest on their information-related research. In January 2024, 11 iSchool faculty members showcased their interdisciplinary research and creative scholarship. Learn more and watch the video.

The Master of Science in Data Science program offered by the University of Arizona’s School of Information has been named the #9 in-person data science graduate program in the country by Fortune.

As part of the iSchool Colloquium series, University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor Katharina von der Wense presented 'AmericasNLI and the Search for a Path Towards Universal Natural Language Processing.'