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Anthropic–Pentagon contract dispute raises questions about AI's use in the military - Soundside The contract dispute points to the increasing role of AI in the military and what safeguards may exist for its use both domestically and in war.

Associate Professor Bill Howe gave an interview on @kuow.org addressesing the increasing role of AI in the military, and how tech companies and their teams are addressing safeguards and ethics. Listen to the new interview: omny.fm/shows/sounds...

“I think it's important if you want to go into academia, to definitely be a TA. It's been such an amazing learning process for me, and for my personal and academic development.” -Tessa Rose Campbell, Ph.D. candidate iSchool Pre-Doctoral Lectureship Award ’26

“When I graduate, teaching might be something that I want to do, which I never thought would be the case. I truly loved it.” -Jesse Brisbois, Ph.D. student Information School TA Award ’26

Congratulations to Jesse Brisbois and Tessa Campbell! We recently recognized Brisbois, a Ph.D. student, with the Distinguished TA Award. Campbell, a Ph.D. candidate, earned the iSchool Pre-Doctoral Lectureship Award.

Read more about their teaching excellence: ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/03...

We need to understand economic inequality from children’s perspectives. Screenshot of article - full text available in the link.

Jason Yip is an author of a comment article out now in @nature.com Communications Psychology. The authors call for more interdisciplinary research to better understand how children are affected by income inequality, which is on the rise. www.nature.com/articles/s44...

A panel at a formal gathering. Onstage are Paul Rucker, Anind Dey, Frank Hodge, Nancy Albritton and Tamara Lawson. A screen says "UW Deans Panel" with a purple University of Washington-branded image.

A crowd of more than 100 UW alumni and leaders gather for a group photo in a hotel ballroom in Tokyo. Many wear business attire and show the UW "W" sign with their hands. Several people hold a gold and purple Washington Huskies banner.

Dean @aninddey.bsky.social traveled to Tokyo to connect with the UW alumni community in Japan. He spoke on a Deans Panel with leaders from @uwfosterschool.bsky.social, @uwcse.bsky.social and @uwlaw.bsky.social. Dey reaffirmed the Information School's commitment to our partners at home and abroad.

UW Information School Professor Jevin West and University of Washington Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom.

Curious about Brandolini's BS Asymmetry Principle? Learn what it means in this short, fun video with UW Information School Professor Jevin West and @uwbiology.bsky.social Professor Carl Bergstrom - part of their Calling Bullshit course, which we've made available online: youtu.be/-Mtmi8smpfo?...

Outside of work, Talia enjoys spending time with her two dogs, friends, and family, as well as traveling, trying new restaurants and bakeries, and thrifting. She’s thrilled to be back in higher education and part of the Information School community, and we’re excited to have her with us! (3/3)

Talia brings several years of experience supporting students in advising and career services at @seattlecentral.bsky.social, along with early career development work at Amazon. This experience has strengthened her commitment to student success and building equitable pathways. (2/3)

Welcome to the iSchool, Talia Greenberg. Employer Engagement Manager. University of Washington Information School. Headshot of Talia smiling with a background of green, blue and purple gradient pattern and the Information School logo in yellow at right.

We recently welcomed Talia Gabriella Greenberg, MSW, to our staff as the new Employer Engagement Manager! As a #firstgen college grad and proud UW Social Work alum (’19), returning to @uofwa.uw.edu campus holds special meaning for Talia. (1/3) ➡️

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Thanks to everyone who joined us in Seattle for the Black Information Futures Symposium! Safe travels! 💜🚆🛫🚌🚗
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Why do we keep changing things for cars instead of people? | Op-Ed Narrative around technology such as driverless cars continues the portrayal of pedestrians and cyclists as impediments rather than people who share the roads.

"The stories we tell about technology shape our cities and our civic future," writes Nassim Parvin in a @seattletimes.com op-ed on pedestrian safety in the context of driverless cars proliferating. @nassimparvin.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/opinion/driv...

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We look forward to welcoming scholars and practitioners from near and far for the inaugural Black Information Futures Symposium this Feb. 21-23! Learn more about this gathering through CALMA, our Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums and Archives: calma.ischool.uw.edu/uw-event/bla...

Join us for ‘The Risks and Realities of AI Chatbots’ event on April 7 Join us for a special conversation on April 7, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Seattle Central Library.

Join us April 7 at the Seattle Central Library for "The Risks and Realities of AI Chatbots," a special discussion with journalists @kashhill.bsky.social (N.Y. Times) and @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social (Reuters), moderated by @mnickelsburg.bsky.social (KUOW).

Event info: www.cip.uw.edu/2026/02/16/r...

"In person: Being Human in the Age of AI." A person looks at data in green, touching the screen. A headshot photo of Professor Chirag Shah of the University of Washington Information School is in the lower center of the image, a screenshot of the event page.

Shah's next talks will take place in person at the Mountlake Terrace Library (Feb. 28) and online (March 9). Check the Humanities Washington event calendar to see upcoming dates: www.humanities.org/events/

At his first talk on Jan. 26, Professor Chirag Shah said, “You don’t need to have a college degree or a government office or deep pockets to be engaged in this conversion [about AI]. You can’t afford to be on the sidelines.”

Professor begins series of talks on 'Being Human in the Age of AI' AI’s increasing integration into modern life has sparked fear and uncertainty among the public. With that in mind, Information School Professor Chir...

Professor Chirag Shah is giving a series of talks on “Being Human in the Age of AI.” As part of Humanities Washington ’s Speakers Bureau, Shah will speak and meet with people around the state over the next two years.
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A photo of Mary Gates Hall’s interior, with wooden arches and study spaces visible, and a purple flag on the left. Text reads, “2026 alumni impact awards. Call for nominations: Distinguished Alumni Award and Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award.” The University of Washington Information School 25th anniversary circular seal is shown at right in purple.

Take a moment to nominate one of our graduates for an Alumni Impact Award: bit.ly/uw-ischool-a...

Graduates of the Information School and GSLIS are eligible. Anyone can nominate an alum, and self-nominations are welcome. We look forward to reviewing your submission!

Ph.D. candidate Sydney DeMets @sydneydemets.bsky.social spoke with @sethabramovitch.bsky.social for a @thr.com article on the persuasive role of podcasts as a mass medium and recent shifts: www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politic...

Open-source AI program can answer science questions better than humans Developed by and for academics, OpenScholar aims to improve searches of the ballooning scientific literature

Professor Jevin West was quoted in an article titled “Open-source AI program can answer science questions better than humans,” published in Science Magazine @science.org. @jevinwest.bsky.social

Read the article: www.science.org/content/arti...

Join us for today's talk with @lucylw.bsky.social at 3:30 p.m. PT!

GovScape: Multimodal Search and Discovery for 10+ Million Government PDFs - Harvard Law School Please join Kyle Deeds and Benjamin Lee as they share the debut of GovScape, a new tool that offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the history of the 21st century through the End of Term Web Archive. GovScape’s co-founders will discuss its development, as well as its ability to transform search of government data. This […]

Ben Lee and Kyle Deeds gave an invited talk at Harvard Library Innovation Lab titled “GovScape: Multimodal Search and Discovery for 10+ Million Government PDFs.” Ben Lee, Kyle Deeds https://hls.harvard.edu/events/govscape-multimodal-search-and-discovery-for-10-million-government-pdfs/

Emotional resonance and participatory misinformation: Learning from a K-pop controversy | HKS Misinformation Review In today’s digital media environment, emotionally resonant narratives often spread faster and stick more firmly than verifiable facts. This paper explores how emotionally charged communication in onli...

Rachel Moran and co-authors Jin Ha Lee and Sungha Kang’s essay “Emotional Resonance and Participatory Misinformation: Learning from a K-pop Controversy,” was published in Harvard Kennedy School’s Misinformation Review: misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/emot...

Graphic image with this quote in white text on a purple background: “As we navigate the current technological transformation, Information School students and alumni will be critical to realizing a world that puts people first.” - Amy J. Ko, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean for Academics. A photo of Dr. Ko in front of the University of Washington cherry blossom trees in full bloom is shown below the quote, with the Information School's 25th anniversary seal in white on the lower left, and the UW "W" logo in purple on the upper right.

The future is with us, and we are responding in ambitious ways. Read the latest Dean's Message, guest written by Amy Ko @amyko.phd, Professor and Associate Dean for Academics: ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/02...

Celebrating 57 Years of Service: Sandra Kroupa - UW Libraries Celebrate the distinguished and unparalleled career spanning seven decades and two centuries of Sandra Kroupa, Books Arts and Rare Books Curator

Sandra Kroupa, MLib '85 alum, served the UW Libraries for 57 years, leaving a profound mark on special collections, librarians & students. She co-taught LIS 508: History of Recorded Information with David Levy for more than 20 years. Congratulations on your retirement! 🎉

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Emotional resonance and participatory misinformation: Learning from a K-pop controversy | HKS Misinformation Review In today’s digital media environment, emotionally resonant narratives often spread faster and stick more firmly than verifiable facts. This paper explores how emotionally charged communication in onli...

Newly published in HSK Misinfo Review, "Emotional resonance and participatory misinformation: Learning from a K-pop controversy," co-authored by @cip.uw.edu senior research scientist Rachel Moran-Prestridge and @ischool.uw.edu professor Jin Ha Lee. misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/emot...

Students dive into software design at Winfo Hackathon The HUB ballroom filled with the clicks of keyboards and conversation as University of Washington students collaborated during the 14th annual Winfo&n...

Over 12 hours, more than 300 students at this year’s Women in Informatics (Winfo) Hackathon designed prototypes for apps that would bring a positive effect to the realm of technology. The annual event highlights the iSchool's inclusive approach to education. ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/01...

Read this excellent @uwnews.uw.edu story about research by @mellymeldubs.bsky.social, @neel2112.bsky.social, and students using @spl.org data - and check out this fun interactive website where you can explore the data! melaniewalsh.github.io/whats-seattl...

University of Washington Information School. Celebrating 25 years! Anniversary logo in gold with laurels on either side. Informatics Program Overview for Transfer Students. Friday, Feb. 6. 3-4 p.m. Zoom/ recording available. Text over an aerial photo of the University of Washington's Seattle campus, with Drumheller Fountain visible in the center.

Interested in Informatics? Join us this Friday, or share with a student you know!
📲Informatics Program Overview for Transfer Students
⌚️Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 | 3-4 p.m.
💜A recording of the session will be available to registrants. Sign up: bit.ly/4tnjWPp

2026 UW iSchool Distinguished Alumni Awards Nomination Form The nomination period for the 2026 Information School Distinguished Alumni Awards is now open. The awards - including the Distinguished Alumni Award and Graduate of the Last Decade Alumni Award - reco...

You are welcome to nominate yourself or a fellow alum! bit.ly/alumni-impac...

Society + Tech initiative leads lively talk on privacy, surveillance Would you want police to use facial recognition technology to identify you while you walk down the street? While it’s prohibited in King County, some cit...

UW Society + Technology initiative panelists @rcalo.bsky.social (Information School, UW Law), Martin Kaste (@npr.org) and Brie McLemore (UW Poli Sci) recently had a lively discussion on privacy, facial recognition tech, and differing attitudes toward surveillance. ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/01...