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    The Berkeley School of Information is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions.

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    The School of Information offers four degrees:

    The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program educates information professionals to provide leadership for an information-driven world.

    The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online degree preparing data science professionals to solve real-world problems. The 5th Year MIDS program is a streamlined path to a MIDS degree for Cal undergraduates.

    The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) is an online degree preparing cybersecurity leaders for complex cybersecurity challenges.

    Our Ph.D. in Information Science is a research program for next-generation scholars of the information age.

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    The School of Information's courses bridge the disciplines of information and computer science, design, social sciences, management, law, and policy. We welcome interest in our graduate-level Information classes from current UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students and community members. More information about signing up for classes.

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    Research by faculty members and doctoral students keeps the I School on the vanguard of contemporary information needs and solutions.

    The I School is also home to several active centers and labs, including the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC), the Center for Technology, Society & Policy, and the BioSENSE Lab.

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    I School graduate students and alumni have expertise in data science, user experience design & research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more — learn more about hiring I School students and alumni.

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    UC Berkeley Launches Executive Fellowship in Applied Technology Policy
    UC Berkeley’s School of Information and Goldman School of Public Policy proudly announce the launch of the Executive…
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    Former White House Science and Technology Advisor Arati Prabhakar is 2025 Commencement Speaker
    The School of Information announced today that Arati Prabhakar, former Science and Technology Advisor to President…
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    Ph.D. Student Awarded BCNM Summer Research Award for Collaborative Work with Lawrence Hall of Science and Ohlone Community
    Yangyang Yang, a third-year Ph.D. student, has been awarded a Summer 2025 Research Award by the Berkeley Center for New…
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    In Memory of Clifford Lynch
    Clifford Lynch, a leader in information and digital libraries, beloved teacher and mentor, and longtime adjunct…
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    INFOVIZ
    Information Visualization Final Project Showcase
    May 9, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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    MIMS 2025 Final Project Showcase
    May 15, 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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    School of Information 2025 Commencement
    May 19, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Edward Kirton

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edward.kirton@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/ekirton/

Focus

Two decades of experience helping bioscientists analyze big data.

Specialization

Data Science
Information Architecture
Software Development

Biography

Staff Data Scientist (2005-present)
Joint Genome Institute
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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