@iSchoolUI

The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | The Power of Information | #iSchoolUI

 Champaign, IL
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Joined December 2008
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#iSchoolUI Assistant Prof. @MeicenSun convened and presented at the inaugural AI in Geopolitics Network event, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and technologists to explore AI's geopolitical implications and its impact on society. See more ▶️ bit.ly/47CDxkS
Outdoor group photo of Assistant Professor Meicen Sun, along with the attendees and speakers for the Inaugural Convening of the AI in Geopolitics Network (AIGEN)

ALT Outdoor group photo of Assistant Professor Meicen Sun, along with the attendees and speakers for the Inaugural Convening of the AI in Geopolitics Network (AIGEN)

Assistant Professor speaks while her hands clasp together in front of a tv screen with text “AI in Geopolitics Network (AIGEN)

ALT Assistant Professor speaks while her hands clasp together in front of a tv screen with text “AI in Geopolitics Network (AIGEN)

Assistant Professor Meicen and a fellow speaker look out at the audience at AIGEN

ALT Assistant Professor Meicen and a fellow speaker look out at the audience at AIGEN

Aerial view of the building where AIGEN took place alongside surrounding fall trees

ALT Aerial view of the building where AIGEN took place alongside surrounding fall trees

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Join us for the #iSchoolUI Research Showcase on Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. at the Illini Union! Explore human-centered, interdisciplinary research through keynote talks, short presentations, and posters. All are welcome! Full schedule ▶️ bit.ly/47zLdnV
The 2026 iSchool Research Showcase will be held this year on Friday, October 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Rooms A & B of the Illini Union. This event will feature posters and presentations on topics regarding AI and machine learning, libraries, information, and learning, health and heathcare, social impact and public policy, indigenous knowledge and cultural preservation, and cybersecurity and privacy.

ALT The 2026 iSchool Research Showcase will be held this year on Friday, October 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Rooms A & B of the Illini Union. This event will feature posters and presentations on topics regarding AI and machine learning, libraries, information, and learning, health and heathcare, social impact and public policy, indigenous knowledge and cultural preservation, and cybersecurity and privacy.

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Family and community are at the heart of #iSchoolUI alum Janelle Ketcher's (MSLIS '25) work. As founder of Postal Service for the Dead, she helps people send letters to loved ones who have died. Learn how her iSchool education helped grow the project ▶️ bit.ly/4ekmRSS
iSchool alum Janelle Ketcher (MSLIS '25)

ALT iSchool alum Janelle Ketcher (MSLIS '25)

A group of people working on their letters during a workshop for Postal Service for the Dead

ALT A group of people working on their letters during a workshop for Postal Service for the Dead

A postcard addressed to someone’s dad written in light blue cursive

ALT A postcard addressed to someone’s dad written in light blue cursive

The Postal Service for the Dead Archival Committee

ALT The Postal Service for the Dead Archival Committee

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Rep the #iSchoolUI! 🧡 Our merch store is now open year-round, featuring T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more! Order by Oct. 26 for FREE delivery to 501 E. Daniel St., with pickup after Nov. 11, or have your order shipped for an additional charge. Shop now 🛍️ bit.ly/4BdLbQl
iSchool Webstore is now open year-round!

ALT iSchool Webstore is now open year-round!

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Wondering if the PhD in Information Sciences at the #iSchoolUI is the right fit for you? Join us on 10/20 from 3-3:30 PM for a virtual info session to learn about the program and explore the student experience and application process! Register here ▶️ bit.ly/4ySCGbE
Two PhD students looking at their computers.

ALT Two PhD students looking at their computers.

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Planning your spring semester schedule? Consider IS 491 International Youth Literature, a new #iSchoolUI course taught by Assoc. Prof. Sarah Park Dahlen! Students will study children's literature from around the world, with an optional trip to Seoul🇰🇷 ▶️ bit.ly/4s53XVX
Associate Professor Sarah Park Dahlen smiles on Nami Island in 2025 with her previous postdoc Cheeno Sayuno and PhD student Michelle Le after attending the IBBY conference. 

ALT Associate Professor Sarah Park Dahlen smiles on Nami Island in 2025 with her previous postdoc Cheeno Sayuno and PhD student Michelle Le after attending the IBBY conference. 

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In this faculty research video, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Travis Wagner explores how LGBTQ+ histories are preserved and represented in archives and digital spaces, and why access to this information matters. Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/iH-QMou2Sbk
iSchool faculty research profile for Assistant Professor Travis Wagner

ALT iSchool faculty research profile for Assistant Professor Travis Wagner

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The #iSchoolUI is accepting applications for adjunct faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in a range of areas. Link to the full announcement ▶️ bit.ly/4k1VqRk
"We are hiring" graphic with a blue finial background

ALT "We are hiring" graphic with a blue finial background

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“Information is quite literally power.” #iSchoolUI Interim Dean Emily Knox, and @iSchoolCCB's Suzan Alteri and Wally Cornell spoke with The Daily Illini about the importance of intellectual freedom, access to books, and the freedom to read. Read more ▶️ bit.ly/3TV4op8
Graphic of banned books: Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury), Animal Farm (George Orwell), and A Court of Mist and Fury (Sarah J. Maas).

ALT Graphic of banned books: Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury), Animal Farm (George Orwell), and A Court of Mist and Fury (Sarah J. Maas).

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🔸 Written by Qyler Bowie 🔹 Graphic by Rikkie Gunawan
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#iSchoolUI students and faculty are well represented at the ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries, held this week in Dallas, Texas. Check out our participation here ▶️ bit.ly/4yRaTbI
The 2026 ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries will be held on October 13-16 in Dallas, Texas.

ALT The 2026 ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries will be held on October 13-16 in Dallas, Texas.

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Join us Thursday, Oct. 15, for "Mapping AI Use at Work, at Home, and in Science: Insights from Google," a talk by Google senior research economist Mihai Codreanu. More details here ▶️ bit.ly/4yMq8mf
Mihai Codreanu, senior research economist at Google, will give a talk on "Mapping AI Use at Work, at Home, and in Science: Insights from Google,” as part of the AImpact Center Seminar Series.

ALT Mihai Codreanu, senior research economist at Google, will give a talk on "Mapping AI Use at Work, at Home, and in Science: Insights from Google,” as part of the AImpact Center Seminar Series.

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What if we could share smells like we share photos and videos? 👃 #iSchoolUI PhD student Evan Guerra is working to turn smells into code, helping computers understand and predict odors. His research earned him the 2026 Lucille M. Wert Scholar Award. ▶️ bit.ly/4B2ZjM6
PhD student Evan Guerra

ALT PhD student Evan Guerra

PhD student Evan Guerra's lab setup (test tubes and samples)

ALT PhD student Evan Guerra's lab setup (test tubes and samples)

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Congratulations to #iSchoolUI MSLIS student Wendy Rein on receiving the 2026 @ALALibrary Century Scholarship! Rein's research focuses on improving access to library services, and they hope to continue that work through research, advocacy, and policy. ▶️ bit.ly/3VZ8U6x

Wendy Rein selected as the 2026 ALA Century Scholarship recipient

MSLIS student Wendy Rein has been selected to receive the 2026 American Library Association (ALA) Century Scholarship.

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#iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Ismini Lourentzou will give a talk on “Generative Models for Interactive Worlds” today from 4-5 PM, as part of the IMMERSE Seminar Series. This event is hybrid. More details here ▶️ bit.ly/4hPFoHC
Assistant Professor Ismini Lourentzou

ALT Assistant Professor Ismini Lourentzou

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#iSchoolUI Interim Dean Emily Knox joined the Liberating Lit podcast to talk about censorship, intellectual freedom, the power of reading, and the role libraries play in our communities. Listen to the conversation during #BannedBooksWeek 🎧 ▶️ bit.ly/4rRP1tT

Episode Two: Dr. Emily Knox — Liberating Lit

For the second episode of Liberating Lit, get to know the work of Dr. Emily Knox. Knox’s expansive knowledge and experience with book censorship across American history informs so much of the work...

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#iSchoolUI researchers will present their work this week at the Engagement Scholarship Consortium’s 2026 annual conference in Knoxville, TN. This year’s theme is “Changing Lives and Improving Society: Data-Driven Engagement and Innovation.” Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/4drhGA9
The Engagement Scholarship Consortium’s 2026 annual conference in Knoxville, TN, will be held from October 7-8.

ALT The Engagement Scholarship Consortium’s 2026 annual conference in Knoxville, TN, will be held from October 7-8.

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#iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Jiaqi Ma has received a $90k grant from the Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences (AICE) to improve data and compute efficiency in large language model training. Congratulations, Jiaqi! ▶️ bit.ly/4dohZvE
Assistant Professor Jiaqi Ma

ALT Assistant Professor Jiaqi Ma

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For #BannedBooksWeek, we’re highlighting #iSchoolUI adjunct lecturer Jarrett Dapier’s "Wake Now in the Fire," a graphic novel about Chicago students that was honored by @BookRiot. Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4y1C6qM
Adjunct Lecturer Jarrett Dapier

ALT Adjunct Lecturer Jarrett Dapier

The cover of Jarrett Dapier's "Wake Now in the Fire"

ALT The cover of Jarrett Dapier's "Wake Now in the Fire"

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Attending the Illinois Library Association (ILA) annual conference in Peoria? Drop by the iSchool booth (#523) on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 12-5 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. See you there!
"Fired Up & Ready To Go For All Illinois Libraries" graphic for the Illinois Library Association's annual conference, held October 6-8 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Graphics of three hands holding up a book, megaphone, and cellphone on the left.

ALT "Fired Up & Ready To Go For All Illinois Libraries" graphic for the Illinois Library Association's annual conference, held October 6-8 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Graphics of three hands holding up a book, megaphone, and cellphone on the left.

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