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UC Berkeley Researchers Use Google Search Data To Examine Interest in At-Home Abortions

May 31, 2022

Berkeley researchers, including Prof. Coye Cheshire, used Google search data to explore interest in at-home abortion and assess its implications.

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Timnit Gebru to UC Berkeley Graduates: “Work Collectively for a Better Future for All”

May 26, 2022

Dr. Timnit Gebru gave the keynote speech at the UC Berkeley School of Information May 2022 Commencement.

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May 2022 Commencement Speakers Champion Community, Connection, Collective Action

May 17, 2022

On May 16, 2022, the School of Information celebrated 147 graduates of I School programs, and welcomed students back to the first in-person...

Awards Honor May 2022 Graduates

May 17, 2022

The School of Information’s May 2022 Commencement presented an opportunity to honor faculty and student achievements.

Ph.D. Student Emma Lurie Recognized for Outstanding Mentorship

Apr 20, 2022

Ph.D. student Emma Lurie is the recipient of a 2022 Outstanding Graduate Student Peer Mentor Award from the UC Berkeley Graduate Division and...

I School Ph.D. Students Honored with NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Apr 18, 2022

Two I School Ph.D. students, Liza Gak and Seyi Olojo, have been offered the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award. Ph.D. student...

I School Expert Wins Grant To Develop Language Translation Technology for High-Stakes Settings

Apr 14, 2022

Prof. Niloufar Salehi and other researchers have been awarded an NSF grant to develop language translation technology for high-stakes settings like...

Data for Good Recipient Empowers Health Professionals Working With Infectious Diseases

Mar 23, 2022

MIDS student Allison Fox has been awarded the Data For Good Fellowship for her work to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged countries.

Ph.D. Alum Doris Lee Wants to Democratize Data Science Tools

Mar 21, 2022

Her start-up, Ponder, is leading the way with a $7M round of seed financing.

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Mobile Phone Data and Machine Learning Helped Togo Government Provide Assistance

Mar 16, 2022

Ph.D. student Emily Aiken and Professor Joshua Blumenstock used mobile phone data and machine learning to quickly and accurately direct the Togolese...