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Ready to collaborate with the next generation of technology and information management leaders? Submit your project idea 

Key details to consider

  • Project goals and outcomes. What are the goals and desired outcomes of your project? What are the challenges you and your organization are looking to tackle?
  • Deliverables. What are the deliverables you need from your project (e.g., user research reports, written recommendations, system development, application development, or a data visualization)?
  • Special considerations. Are there any conditions or restrictions that may be applicable, such as team size, restrictions on public display of company or project information, work authorization restrictions, or intellectual property?

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  • Autumn: Project ideas submitted and reviewed
  • Late October / Early November: In-person event for local sponsors to meet student teams
  • Before Thanksgiving: Students and sponsors matched
  • January–June: Project execution during winter and spring quarters (approx. 20 weeks) 

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Check out our Capstone page to see examples from previous years. 

Look at the links below to learn about student focus areas by program:

  • Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
  • Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)
  • Bachelor of Science in Informatics (Informatics) 

Visit our Sponsor FAQ for more details about the sponsor role or email us at iCapstone@uw.edu with any questions!

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Project to help information workers navigate new threats

Thursday, September 18, 2025
A recent study named the jobs most at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence. The list includes journalists, news analysts, proofreaders and technical writers — all workers who verify and communicate accurate...
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Illustration of people working under the hood of a technology that dispenses chats.

MSIM's first online AI elective launches this fall

Friday, September 5, 2025
The Information School is expanding its course offerings specific to artificial intelligence. This fall, online students enrolled in the Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program are able to take a new elective,...
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Informatics Program Overview for Transfer Students

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Ph.D. in Information Science Information Session

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Informatics Program Overview for Transfer Students

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