The iSchool is teaming up with the varsity basketball program to launch a new sports analytics competition. Students will use their skills to tackle real-world challenges and deliver insights that could enhance team performance and strategy.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains how campaigns now use merchandise to collect supporter data through a “swag-to-text” strategy. Known for picking quirky items like John McCain’s ice scraper, she draws the line at pricier pieces—Jeb Bush’s $75 “Guaca Bowle” was, she admits, a bit too much for research.
Jordan Leuenberger ’25 plans to work in information management and data analytics, with an emphasis in project management. He credits his father for sparking his interest in the field.
Alan Nguyen ’19, G’20 is a solutions engineer at Cloudflare in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He creates customized plans that incorporate serverless platforms, AI tools and security services.
The NYLA Annual Conference brings together over 1,000 librarians for four days of networking, professional development, and a Trade Show featuring the latest library products. Syracuse University alumni, faculty, and students will also be presenting.
Syracuse iSchool faculty and doctoral students will present new and ongoing research at the annual ASIS&T 2024 conference.
iSchool professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley cautions that political text messages often evade public scrutiny, making it easier for campaigns to spread misleading information. The lack of transparency, she notes, creates a challenge for journalists and researchers seeking accountability.
Five iSchool students recently finished summer internships and shared their best tips and takeaways for landing great gigs and thriving in the workforce.
Professor Jaime Banks' panel, Love Machines: The Science of AI Companionship, has been accepted to SXSW. The session will explore how AI companions—customizable, memory-driven social machines—challenge ideas of real intimacy and connection, while examining their potential and risks in today's world.
Parames Chanthasensack ’26 enrolled at Syracuse University with an undecided major but has since become interested in the world of cybersecurity, thanks to the iSchool.