Month: April 2025

Research roundup: iSchool faculty publish studies in human-computer interaction and information ethics

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Information School faculty and graduate students conduct research across a broad range of interrelated fields. Some recent publications by iSchool scholars have come in the domains of human-computer interaction, information ethics, and health informatics. As technology continues to shape individuals and societies in profound ways, research at the intersection of information, technology, and people will …

Professor Catherine Arnott Smith retires after distinguished career at UW–Madison

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Information School Professor Catherine Arnott Smith, who has served on the iSchool faculty since 2006, is retiring from the university after the spring semester. She was the first faculty member hired with a focus on medical informatics and medical information, and has dedicated her career to research and teaching that helps expand access to health …

Outstanding scholars honored with 2025 iSchool student awards

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The Information School celebrates excellent student achievements through its annual Student Awards program, recognizing students who have shown impressive dedication and creativity in academics, leadership, and community engagement. Below, you will meet the 2025 iSchool Student Award recipients—outstanding scholars pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Congratulations to all of our awardees! Outstanding Information Science Student …

Campus libraries play integral role in research at UW–Madison, collaborative study by iSchool and UW Libraries reveals

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The libraries at UW–Madison serve as critical support systems for the vast amount of scholarly research conducted across campus. But how well do their collections truly align with the research needs of the campus community?  The answer: quite well, according to new award-winning research led by iSchool Assistant Professor Chaoqun  Ni. Working alongside PhD student …