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Misogyny is an everyday adversary for women gamers. Information science, led by student storytelling and research guided by Associate Professor of Practice Diana Daly, shows how they build a community to overcome it.

Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are a growing problem for elected officials and citizens alike. A new Arizona law hopes to tackle AI deepfakes, and College of Information Science Professor Bryan Heidorn provides insight in a recent KOLD News 13 story.

By fostering an environment where curiosity drives research and collaboration bridges disciplines, the Extended Reality and Games Lab not only advances academic knowledge but also provides valuable insights and innovations to industry.

Sixty U of A students tapped the latest in artificial intelligence over the summer to solve real-world problems for real clients—creating specialized chatbots, virtual reality experiences and new potential for transforming the shopping experience, tourism, language learning, healthcare and more.

Jonathon Reinhardt, a professor of English and second language acquisition who holds an affiliation with the College of Information Science, was quoted in The Washington Post about how the use of video games such as The Sims can help players learn a new language.

We are delighted to share a transformative milestone in our institution’s history: the University of Arizona School of Information is now the College of Information Science, reflecting our growing commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of information and library science while expanding programs in data science, game design and development, and more.

The newest edition of Associate Professor Diana Daly's acclaimed, open-access textbook on social media, new media and participatory culture, Humans R Social Media, welcomes additional authors and features contributions by students to help readers understand how we as humans shape social media, and how social media in turn shapes our world.

On May 10, 2024, the College of Information Science celebrated its inaugural Spring Convocation. The event honored the achievements of more than 300 bachelor’s and master’s students, and was highlighted by Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library Director Teresa Miguel-Stearns's keynote address.

The U of A College of Information Science has honored six undergraduates and three graduates for Spring 2024: BSIS students Bailie Wynbelt, Ricardo Martinez, Edidiong Ekpoh and Chase Hult; BA IS&ES students Linda Bojorquez-Lopez and Ciera Zamora; MSDS student Nour Khalid Gordillo; and MLIS students Sophia Kingsley and Abraham Venegas.

Researchers, staff and students at the U of A Health Sciences Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center, in collaboration with the College of Information Science's Winslow Burleson, are developing an artificial intelligence bot that they hope will revolutionize the training of medical students and healthcare workers.

The College of Information Science is pleased to announce the winners of our 2024 Faculty Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in teaching and research: Rich Thompson, Emily Thomas, Andrew Kemp-Wilcox, Steven Bethard and Daniel Charbonneau.

In an era where artificial intelligence increasingly intersects with everyday life, the discussion around its regulation has intensified. A recent article in Information Week, "Should Government Be Allowed to Regulate AI?", explores this contentious issue, featuring insights from the College of Information Science's Barney Maccabe.

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 College of Information Science graduates Addison Cryblskey and Sage Pezzulo.

On April 10, 2024, Interim Dean Catherine Brooks celebrated the College of Information Science’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 College of Information Science Colloquium series, UCLA Assistant Professor Thuy Vo Dang presents 'TEACH: Transforming Education, Archives and Community History.'