The promise of open science lies in its potential to foster transparency, collaboration and innovation. Yet, as researchers including Associate Professor Andrea Thomer highlight in a recent post on the London School of Economics and Political Science’s LSE Impact Blog, this openness also brings risks of misuse that can harm individuals, skew findings and undermine public trust in science.

Jennifer Rochelle joined the college in 2022 as an assistant professor of practice and faculty advisor for the Master's in Library and Information Science. Holding a law degree from CUNY and her U of A MLIS degree, her community work includes humanitarian aid on the U.S.-Mexico border, while her teaching covers copyright and intellectual property and ethics.

Starting this spring, the college's undergraduate capstone program takes a bold leap forward by inviting organizations to partner directly with student capstone teams. These partnerships offer a unique synergy: students gain invaluable experience solving complex, real-world problems, while organizations benefit from the energy, creativity and technical expertise of top talent.

Drew Castalia has placed third in the Turbo Makes Games DOTS Jam, an international competition spotlighting data-oriented programming. His entry, Tic Tac Noo, is a clever inversion of the ubiquitous match-three puzzle genre, challenging players to avoid creating matches.

Academic Advisor Jessica Chung, who advises InfoSci main campus students, joined the college in the spring of 2024 after serving as an advisor at the University of Chicago. In this profile, she shares her joy in helping students achieve their academic goals; her love of music, food and games; and the value of goal-setting for students.

Jay Sampson, a College of Information Science lecturer with more than 25 years of leadership experience at high-tech companies like Microsoft and Adobe, offers not only insight but also instruction via the Digital Media History and Innovations course to help guide InfoSci students on their career development paths.

The U of A has earned a top spot in Animation Career Review’s 2024 Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) College Rankings thanks to the BS in Game Design and Development. The university is ranked #21 nationally, #12 among public colleges and #4 in the Southwest, further establishing U of A’s reputation as a leader in immersive technology education.

Danielle N. Cunes, a a post-traditional student and mother of two, is navigating the demanding journey of earning a BS in Information Science and minors in Mathematics and Spanish. Juggling coursework, family and professional development hasn’t been easy, but Danielle draws strength from a strong support network and from her passion to inspire other working women in tech.

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, researchers constantly seek new ways to make machines understand and simulate our reality. Among those at the forefront is Ruoyao Wang, a fourth-year PhD in Information student in the College of Information Science.

With the presidential election nearing, University of Arizona experts in the College of Information Science, Diana Daly and Michael McKisson, explain the different types of false online information, why there are no easy solutions and what voters can do.