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An image of Arnobio Morelix and his book 'Rebooted'

New Book by Data Science Alumnus Looks at the Post-Pandemic Economy

Apr 19, 2021

Rebooted: An Uncommon Guide to Radical Success and Fairness in the New World of Life, Death, and Tech, by Arnobio Morelix, examines the opportunities and challenges that are on the horizon for businesses in the post-pandemic economy.

Alumni Win Grant To Develop EdTech Capstone Project

Apr 15, 2021

TeacherPrints, a project developed in MIDS Capstone recently won a $25,000 grant as a Catalyst Prize winner by the Futures Forum on Learning.

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“What? So What? Now What?” Episode 3: A Video on Deepfakes featuring Prof. Hany Farid

Apr 5, 2021

The Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity has produced an animated “explainer” video about deepfakes and misinformation, featuring perspectives from Head of School and Associate Dean Dr. Hany Farid.

How Data Science and Satellite Images Are Helping One Country Hand Out Cash

Apr 1, 2021

In a short film, Professor Josh Blumenstock explains how Berkeley researchers have facilitated a high-tech way for the government of Togo to identify people who need financial help in the pandemic and send them emergency cash.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith Announced as 2021 Commencement Speaker

Mar 23, 2021

The 2021 commencement honors the I School’s Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 graduates. The ceremony will be held virtually.

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Library School Alumni See a Link Between Yesterday and Today’s I School Students; Establish Fund

Mar 15, 2021

Cristina Campbell (MLIS ’77) and Tim DeWolf (MLS ’80) have established a fund to support I School doctoral students.

I School Graduate Scholars Will Help Influence Diversity and Inclusion at the School

Mar 8, 2021

The I School Graduate Scholars (ISGS) program is funded by the Diversity Pilot Program Grant.

Founder of craigslist Renews Support Expanding Cybersecurity Defense for Nonprofits by UC Berkeley Students

Mar 3, 2021

Citizen Clinic program helps organizations defend against cyberattacks and expands participation in cybersecurity among women and under-represented students.

New Award Supports Social Good

Feb 19, 2021

Sekhar and Rajashree Sarukkai have established the Sarukkai Social Impact Award, which will recognize I School master’s degree capstone or final projects with the greatest potential for social impact.