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Ray Larson
In Memory of Ray Larson
Jun 20, 2017
Professor emeritus Ray R. Larson passed away this week following a battle with cancer. Ray was a loyal friend and colleague, and a dedicated scholar, teacher, and mentor. We will miss him dearly.
Kyle Hamilton (MIDS ’17)
Graduate Conquers Anxiety, Fear, and Imposter Syndrome
May 30, 2017
“I discovered this incredible sense of community and mutual support,” graduate Kyle Hamilton said about the online Master of Information and Data Science program. “I have felt more connected to you nerds online than I ever felt in my two undergrads.”
Jen King (Ph.D. 2017)
Ph.D. Student’s Speech Exposes Difficulties for Working Parents
May 18, 2017
“Supporting gender diversity isn’t just about giving women access while keeping the same rules in place,” said Ph.D. speaker Jen King. “And it’s not just about leaning in, and leaning in, and leaning in, until you fall on your face. It requires restructuring the entire workplace.”
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Graduation Speaker Holly Liu’s Ten-Year Journey to Becoming a Overnight Success
May 17, 2017
Alumna Holly Liu (MIMS 2003) recounted her journey from applying to the I School to eventually cofounding gaming giant Kabam, Inc., now a billion dollar company.
What happens if your fingerprint scan is stolen? (Jason Lee/Reuters)
Digital Insecurity Is the New Normal
May 15, 2017
Are last week’s cyberattacks proof that it’s time to go back to analog?
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Commencement Awards Honor 2017 Graduates
May 13, 2017
The School of Information 2017 graduation ceremony celebrated outstanding MIMS and MIDS capstone projects and outstanding faculty and students.
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Alumna’s Nonprofit Start-up Seeks to Break the Cycle of Illiteracy
May 1, 2017
Dost, cofounded by alumna Sindhuja Jeyabal (MIMS ’16), is an educational nonprofit providing India’s illiterate mothers regular audio calls with instructions to prepare their children for kindergarten.
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Prize-Winning Student Project Applies Predictive Analytics to Clinical Trial Dropouts
Apr 5, 2017
The team of I School students won the Best Potential Startup Hack prize at the recent Cal Hacks 3.0 hackathon.
Noura Howell
Noura Howell Wins Outstanding GSI Award
Mar 20, 2017
Howell is a third year Ph.D. student at the I School; the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award honors UC Berkeley GSIs for their outstanding teaching.
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What Happens When An App Shares Your Biosignals?
Mar 3, 2017
An increasing number of apps let users share their heartrate with friends. Now a pair of researchers are exploring how sharing your biosignals can affect your interpersonal interactions.

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Jun 27, 2017
Deirdre Mulligan moderates ethics and computing panel at Turing Award celebration
Jun 20, 2017
Will Your Next Password Be a Brainwave?
Jun 13, 2017
How Trump’s Executive Order Could Have Stopped the WannaCry Attack
Jun 6, 2017
The Internet Of Things Is Becoming More Difficult To Escape, Says Marti Hearst
May 31, 2017
Geoff Nunberg: National Spelling Bee Relies on Quirkiness of English
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Alumni News

May 30, 2017
Graduate Conquers Anxiety, Fear, and Imposter Syndrome
May 17, 2017
Graduation Speaker Holly Liu’s Ten-Year Journey to Becoming a Overnight Success
May 1, 2017
Alumna’s Nonprofit Start-up Seeks to Break the Cycle of Illiteracy
Apr 27, 2017
Alumni Startup Automatic Acquired by SiriusXM
Jan 11, 2017
Citizen Scientists Use 2008 MIMS Final Project iNaturalist
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