What Is Machine Learning? Key Concepts and Real-World Uses
Discover what machine learning is, how it works, and its real-world uses. Learn more and start exploring the power of ML today!
From the iSchool to the NFL: How Ryan Kehr ‘18 Turned His Passion for Sports and Technology into a Dream Career
A lifelong sports fan with a knack for statistics, Ryan Kehr ‘18 found his true calling at the iSchool, where he discovered how technology and data could shape the future of sports.
Tech-Focused Childhood Led Alum to Cybersecurity Career
Marina Polachek, ‘17, G’19, works in operational technology and industrial control systems for Accenture Federal Services. She credits her parents for teaching her to love technology.
iSchool Professor Lee McKnight Discusses Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ and Government Tech Influence
Professor Lee McKnight tells Spectrum News that unofficial experts in government aren't new—but DOGE’s data access and Musk’s conflicts of interest raise unique concerns.
iSchool Professor Jaime Banks Explores AI Companions and the Future of Human Connection
Jaime Banks investigates how we form relationships with AI companions, what they mean to us, and how they challenge our understanding of connection, identity, and ethics in a digital world.
iSchool Professor Renate Chancellor Launches New Book at Detroit Public Library
iSchool Associate Professor Renate Chancellor’s latest book, “Breaking Glass Ceilings: Clara Stanton Jones and the Detroit Public Library,” profiles the first woman to direct a major public library system in the U.S.
Behind the Neon Lights: From the iSchool to Broadway and Beyond
iSchooler follows his passions and keeps his options open as he navigates an exciting entrepreneurial career in theater and arts.
iSchool Professor Jaime Banks Secures $600,000 NSF Grant to Research Human Experiences of AI
iSchool professor Jaime Banks secured a $600,00 NSF grant to study how we perceive AI companions. Over four years, her team will explore how language and social cognition shape our relationships with AI.
Pivoting to an iSchool Education Opened New Pathways to Success for Recent Graduate
By expanding her educational horizon, Mia Perry ’24 changes her entire career trajectory, discovering her passion for data analytics. In her new role as a consultant at CohnReznick, she bridges creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful solutions.
Bridging Technology and Business at the iSchool
Shreyansh Goyal shares his journey from computer science to his aspirations in financial analytics, with experiences at the iSchool in client projects, data science research, and guiding new students as a Graduate Ambassador.