information science
- Featuring Casey Fiesler (Information Science)
For the next chapter in her career, Assistant Professor Casey Fiesler––who studies technology ethics, internet law and policy, and online communities––will launch a five-year research project on ethical speculation in technology design. Her work will be supported by a $549,513 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation––one of the most prestigious awards given to faculty in the early phases of their careers.
Happy Graduate Student Appreciation Week from CMCI and Boulder!- Featuring Jed Brubaker (Information Science)
As CMCI Peer Career Coach, Max has earned the respect of his fellow students, staff and faculty. He is an excellent guide for students who seek him out for resume help, internship searches and more.
It’s inevitable that at some point we must all “get our affairs in order,” and when we do, there are checklists, policies and professionals to help create everything from wills and trusts to advance directives. But a key element––guidance surrounding technology and end-of-life planning––is missing. Assistant Professor Jed Brubaker will work to close this gap through a five-year research project supported by a prestigious NSF CAREER grant.
Taking courses this summer? CMCI has 20 summer scholarships ($500 each) available for undergraduate students.
Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, an Information Science PhD student, has been awarded the Microsoft Research Fellowship for 2021. He studies how and why facial recognition technologies get it wrong.
Buffs share experience with racial injustice on campus and illuminate paths toward anti-racism.