The College of Information Science 2024 Annual Report—our first—captures a year of impactful research, student success and community engagement that showcases how the college is preparing students to meet society’s most pressing challenges.

For students from the College of Information Science, attending the 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration wasn’t just an academic milestone—it was a transformative experience that underscored the power of community, representation and belonging in the tech world.

A recent NPR article explores the significant impact of climate change on global biodiversity, revealing that the severity of species extinction will hinge on how much the planet warms in the coming decades. Among the leading voices in the discussion is Assistant Professor Cristian Román-Palacios.

The Master of Science in Data Science program offered by the University of Arizona’s College of Information Science has been named the #4 in-person data science graduate program in the country by Fortune, a jump of five spots since last year's ranking.

On December 19, the College of Information Science held its Fall 2024 Convocation at Crowder Hall. The milestone event was not celebration not only of InfoSci graduates, but also of the interdisciplinary spirit that defines our community of faculty, students and alumni.

At the U of A and beyond, Associate Professor Peter Jansen is redefining how machines engage with science. As a researcher at the prestigious Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2), Jansen sits at the cutting edge of a field long viewed as a distant dream: automated scientific discovery. His latest project in concert with other Ai2 researchers, DiscoveryWorld, blends the charm of a video game with the rigor of scientific exploration.

Reworked recently turned to InfoSci Interim Dean Catherine Brooks to explore the growing importance of information governance as organizations integrate generative artificial intelligence into their operations. Brooks and other experts agree that a strong governance plan is essential to navigate this evolving landscape effectively.

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.