Research & Faculty

Interdisciplinary information research by leading faculty and researchers.

The cutting-edge research of the University of Arizona College of Information Science explores the intersections of people, data and technology.

Our faculty, students and research staff are engaged in research around all aspects of the information sciences, without regard for disciplinary boundaries.

Our world-class faculty conduct research in a wide array of information fields, including archival studies, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, biodiversity informatics, data management and curation, computer vision, computer-mediated communication and learning, natural language processing, social networking, human-computer interfaces, dark networks, computational art and creation, library sciences and beyond.

The college, which is a member of the iSchools consortium, hosts eight research labs, groups and collaboratives, as well as the acclaimed Center for Digital Society and Data Studies.

Faculty Research Blitz

Each year, College of Information Science faculty members showcase their research in quick presentations that demonstrate the compelling breadth of their scholarship, from AI to VR. View the 2024 Research Blitz:

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COLLEGE OF INFORMATION RESEARCH AREAS, CENTERS & LABS

AREAS OF RESEARCH

Our current research areas include applied natural language processing; biological informatics; data science, social network analysis and computational social science; information collections, libraries, databases, archives and ethics; internet of things; machine learning, artificial intelligence and algorithmic thinking; social science and internet studies; and virtual reality, video game design and human-computer interaction.

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CENTER FOR DIGITAL SOCIETY & DATA STUDIES

The College of Information Science's Center for Digital Society and Data Studies strives to maximize the positive outcomes afforded by emerging analytical tools and information technologies while minimizing the risks presented by these new opportunities.

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RESEARCH LABS

Advanced research currently takes place in the following labs, groups and collaboratives: Biosemantic Research Group, co/lab: The Critical Archives and Curation Collaborative, Computational Language Understanding Lab, Data Diversity Lab, Digital Storytelling and Oral History Lab, Extended Reality and Games Lab, Maching Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lab and Metadata Analytics Lab.

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OUR RESEARCH STORIES

Read the latest College of Information Science research stories and faculty profiles:

Unlocking New Frontiers: Associate Professor Peter Jansen Leads Research on AI and the Future of Scientific Discovery

Dec. 9, 2024

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.

What are the Best Practices for Establishing an AI Governance Plan? InfoSci Interim Dean Catherine Brooks Provides Insight

Dec. 5, 2024

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.

Navigating the Risks of Open Research Data: Insights from Recent Study

Nov. 22, 2024

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.

Faculty Publications, Presentations, Data & Software

The faculty of the College of Information Science are leaders in the information, data and library sciences. Their research appears in top peer-reviewed journals, they create world-class datasets and software, and they participate in a range of engaging presentations, both scholarly and for the general public.

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The College of Information Science is a Member of the iSchools Consortium

The University of Arizona College of Information Science is a long-standing, iCaucus member of the iSchools consortium, an international organization of more than 120 universities united by a common interest in research and teaching about information.

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