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UW-Madison School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences to receive new home
Jonathan Senchyne Elected to American Antiquarian Society
Congratulations to iSchool Associate Professor Jonathan Senchyne who was elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society at its semiannual meeting at the Century Association in New York City. The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) is …
New major in information science draws wide array of students with human-centered approach
Student Spotlight: Oluwademilade Oloyede (MAx22)
Second-year iSchool student Oluwademilade Oloyede has LIS interests that range from public to academic libraries and archives. Hailing from Nigeria and a member of the Yoruba tribe, Oloyede’s experience with libraries looks a little different …
Most preprint studies of COVID-19 hold up through peer-review
Research findings posted online as preprints — studies made public before undergoing the review and approval of a panel of peer scientists required by most scholarly journals — often hold up quite well to that …
Congratulations to all iSchool graduates!
On May 15, graduates and their families and friends joined iSchool faculty and staff for the 2022 Information School Graduation Ceremony at the Pyle Center. The 2022 Distinguished Scholar, Dr. Karen Brown, presented remarks to …
iSchool Library Vintage Poster Collection
iSchool student Abigail Guidry recently organized a collection of library and literacy promotional posters housed at the library for decades. Most of the posters are about children’s literacy, promotion of individual books, and library advocacy. …
iSchool MA students describe their practicum experiences
The MA program requires a 120-hour practicum experience for all students. Students are placed in a variety of library and information agency settings where they apply what they’ve learned in courses to a work environment. …
iSchool’s Undergraduate Major is one of three new CDIS degrees
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) is adding three new degree programs to its growing portfolio to meet mounting interest from employers and students and increase access to technology …