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Upcoming Events

Join us for our upcoming events where you can learn more about our programs, meet our faculty, and discover what makes our institution unique. These sessions are designed to provide valuable information and answer any questions you may have. 

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Tuesday January 28, 2025, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for an info session with Jason Finkelman, Immigration Attorney, and Mimi Ghosh, Assistant Director for Student Advising Services with Texas Global
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Thursday January 30, 2025, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tocker Lounge
Challenge your peers to a game in celebration of the new iSchool board game library!
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Thursday February 6, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Join us for an afternoon of making cards for hospitalized children while snacking on cupcakes
Undergrad info sesssion
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Friday February 7, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our session to learn about the Informatics Major!
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Become an iSchooler

Our students learn how to think critically, make connections, and utilize empathy to help shape the future of information and technology.

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Research at the iSchool

Our research crosses disciplinary divides, bridges the arts and the sciences, and applies human insights to technological advances.

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Explore programs

Our diverse degree programs in Informatics, Information Studies, and specialized certifications equip students with the skills to innovate and lead in today's digital landscape. Explore our bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs to find the path that best suits your career goals.

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Informatics Concentrations

Discover the diverse areas of study within our Informatics program, designed to address the challenges and opportunities in today’s digital age. From Human-Centered Data Science to Social Informatics, our concentrations provide specialized knowledge and skills to excel in various fields. Explore each concentration to find the one that aligns with your career aspirations and interests.

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Recent Research

Discover the latest breakthroughs and innovations from our dedicated research teams.

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Dr. Lease Wins Two “Test of Time” Awards in 2024

Dec. 13, 2024
Professor Matthew Lease, who has taught at the School of Information (iSchool) since 2009, has been recognized with two “Test of Time” awards. These awards recognize the enduring impact of research papers published over a decade ago. Congratulations on this significant accomplishment, Dr. Lease!
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iSchool at 2024 CSCW

Nov. 20, 2024
Twenty faculty members, students, and two recent graduates from The University of Texas at Austin School of Information presented at the 27th ACM SIGCHI Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work & Social Computing (CSCW) in San José, Costa Rica, on November 9-13, 2024. CSCW is the premier venue for research in the design and use of technologies that affect groups, organizations, communities, and networks.
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iSchool Well-Represented at 2024 ASIS&T Annual Meeting

Oct. 30, 2024
Several faculty members and doctoral students represented The University of Texas at Austin School of Information at the 2024 Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) Annual Meeting, which was held in Calgary, Canada from October 25-29. The theme of the conference was “Putting People First: Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Care in Information Research and Practice.”

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