Our Research Stories

Dr. Liangming Pan, who holds a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, joined the college in fall 2024. His primary research focuses on natural language processing and machine learning—artificial intelligence—and specifically how to build large language models that are logical, truthful and safe. Learn more about our newest assistant professor in this profile.

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.

Dr. Marie Saldaña, an assistant professor with a PhD in Architecture, joined the College of Information Science in fall 2024 because of its transdisciplinary approaches. Her research focuses on cultural heritage informatics, and she is currently serving a fellowship with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By automating the processing of massive volumes of biometric data derived from wearable sensors, the HRVEST tool created by Yale and U of A researchers not only streamlines the extraction of meaningful metrics but also introduces a robust methodology for noise filtration and data quality assurance in emergency healthcare.

A recent article in Inside Climate News showcases Michael McKisson’s photographic storytelling through drone and portrait photography while also telling an important story about preserving one of Arizona’s most environmentally sensitive landscapes.

The College of Information Science provided VR goggles to a University of Arizona crew of artists who participated in a simulated weeklong moon mission at Biosphere 2. The crew of four includes an alumna of the MA in Library and Information Science program.

Dr. Andrew Kemp-Wilcox joined the college in 2022 after a successful career as a video game content writer and designer. He teaches students in the BA in Games and Behavior and BS in Game Design and Development programs.

A team of U of A College of Information Science, Department of Computer Science and Norton School of Human Ecology researchers will explore the key processes that govern teamwork in hybrid human-AI teams through a two-year grant of more than $882,000 made by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory.