iSchool News
From the Director’s Chair: Reflecting on our impact and evolution
As the 2023-2024 academic year winds to a close, iSchool Director Alan Rubel offers his thoughts on several exciting developments at the iSchool.
iSchool and UW-Madison Libraries expand partnership with new CDIS building on the horizon
The partnership includes welcoming Dean and Vice Provost of Libraries Erla Heyns to the iSchool faculty.
Research Spotlight: Science-of-science researchers at the iSchool expose imbalances in biomedical research
Ian Hutchins and Salsabil Arabi’s work finds that many researchers don’t get enough credit for their influential work.
‘Lead from where you are’: 2024 Power Up conference inspires attendees
The iSchool’s conference for youth librarians brought together hundreds of professionals from around the country.
Student life
The human side of technology: Why UW-Madison students are gravitating to the Information Science major
The iSchool’s undergraduate major is attracting students interested in the human impacts of technology.
Student Spotlight: MS Information student Rahil Virani contributes to UW-Madison Alzheimer’s research
Virani’s work helps an impactful medical research collaboration run smoothly.
Student Spotlight: Katie Kijak blends UX Design and Interior Design
In both types of design, the user’s perspective is critical.
Alumni news
Alumni Spotlight: Meng Qu and the future of libraries
Qu has designed a new library services AI chatbot to make research assistance more personalized.
Note: For individual alumni updates, view page 15 of the PDF linked at the top of this page.
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