Image July 18, 2024 AI, Ethics and Astronomy: Tyler Millhouse, Assistant Professor of Practice Dr. Tyler Millhouse, who joined the college in 2023, specializes in the philosophy of science, with an emphasis on the philosophy of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Learn more about his interests in AI, ethics and astronomy in this faculty profile.
Image July 10, 2024 What Role Do Avatars Have in Language Learning? InfoSci Affiliate Professor Jonathon Reinhardt Provides Insight for The Washington Post 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.
Image July 2, 2024 U of A School of Information is Now the College of Information Science 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.
Image June 12, 2024 New Edition of Acclaimed ‘Humans R Social Media’ Crafted from Faculty-Student Collaboration 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.
Image June 4, 2024 From 19th-Century Pennsylvania to the Moon: Archivist and Outreach Librarian Julie Swarstad Johnson, MLIS ’20 Julie Swarstad Johnson, a lifelong Arizonan who “fell in love with Tucson’s quirky charm” when she first came to the university as an undergraduate, is the archivist and outreach librarian at the U of A Poetry Center as well as an award-winning poet who recently completed a “mission” to the moon.
Image May 30, 2024 U of A College of Information Science Celebrates Inaugural Spring Convocation with Inspiring Address by Alumna Teresa Miguel-Stearns 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.
Image May 28, 2024 The Changemaking Power of Data: Bailie Wynbelt, BSIS '24 Bailie Wynbelt, the College of Information Science's Spring 2024 Outstanding Senior, came to U of A from Michigan because of our welcoming campus and expansive undergraduate research opportunities. As a BSIS student, they pursued the Data Science emphasis area, finding a dynamic new way to address both local and global issues such as climate change.
Image May 14, 2024 College of Information Science Faculty Recognize Top Spring 2024 Graduates with Student Excellence Awards 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.
Image May 8, 2024 New AI Coaching Bot May Enhance Medical Education, Training 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.
Image May 3, 2024 Stepping into the Digital Landscape: Brittney Deo, BA IS&ES '24 (Online) BA in Information Science and eSociety online student Brittney Deo returned to college after a successful TV production career. In the BA IS&ES, she's found a degree that allows her to focus on digital content development in her pursuit of a dynamic career. Learn more in this text and video profile.