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Putting the “Art” in Artificial Intelligence: School of Information Researchers Win AI Song Competition

Aug 2, 2021

I School Ph.D. student and postdoc win international AI song competition.

I School Program Seeks to Increase the Advancement of Women in Technology Leadership

Jul 20, 2021

The I School pilot Leadership Development Program (LDP) will launch in Fall 2021

Cybersecurity Students Present Usable Privacy and Security Research at RSA Conference

Jul 19, 2021

Two I School research teams were among the presenters at the recent RSA Conference. Two I School research teams were among the presenters at the recent RSA Conference.

Tremendous Vision: Historic Gift Establishes $1M Ph.D. Endowment at I School

Jun 29, 2021

Founding Dean Hal Varian commits $500,000 to establish a doctoral endowment at the UC Berkeley School of Information.

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Postdoc Joins I School to Support Launch of Berkeley ‘Fiat Justice Scholars’ Program

Jun 25, 2021

New UC Berkeley public interest tech initiative ‘Fiat Justice Scholars’ will teach a diverse group of undergraduates both technical skills, and, how to think critically about the application of those skills.

Professor Jenna Burrell to Spend 2021-22 as Director of Research at Data & Society

Jun 16, 2021

I School Professor Jenna Burrell will be joining Data & Society in August 2021 as Director of Research on a one-year rotation through August 2022.

The Public Defense Project Wins Inaugural Sarukkai Social Impact Award

Jun 16, 2021

The project was recognized for having the greatest potential to solve important social problems and improve people’s lives in meaningful ways.

Celebrating the Legacy of Paul Fasana

Jun 15, 2021

Pioneering alumnus Paul Fasana (M.L.S ’60), a champion of LGBTQ causes through his scholarship and philanthropy, has died at the age of 87. In celebration of Pride, and Fasana’s life and legacy, we invite you to join the School of Information in contributing to the fund he established and championing LGBTQ scholars of the past and present.

Fellowship Recipient Uses Machine Learning to Assist Cancer Research

Jun 7, 2021

Tony Di Sera (MIDS ’21) has been awarded the Jack Larson Data for Good Fellowship for her wide-ranging contributions to genomic research using data science and visualization.

Two With School of Information Ties Inducted into California Library Hall of Fame

May 26, 2021

Prof. Michael Buckland and alumnus Hiroshi Kashiwagi were honored with induction into the California Library Association’s Hall of Fame on May 13, 2021.