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I Am the iSchool is an initiative to represent the diverse community of students and alumni across the iSchool's programs. The profiles reflect some of the many distinct perspectives and experiences that enrich the school. Nominate a student or alum for an I Am the iSchool profile.

Students

Jordan Fennick
Jordan Fennick, MSIM student: "I’m drawn to solving complex problems, especially where technology and human experience meet. Knowing how to capture and use information to make smarter decisions, create strategic...
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Susan Acharya
Susan Acharya, MSIM student: "I want the work I do with information to be honest, powerful and worthy, especially for young Nepali and brown girls who might be wondering if they belong in tech."
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Lomash Sharma
Lomash Sharma, Informatics student: "The Informatics program at the iSchool felt like a natural fit, offering a blend of technical skill-building and social impact."
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Ndeye Diop
Ndeye Diop, Informatics student: "I came to the iSchool because I wanted to explore how information systems can be used to empower communities like the one I’m from."
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Kelly Horak
Kelly Horak, Informatics student: "The ever-evolving nature of the information field excites me most, as it offers endless opportunities to bridge gaps and amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard."
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Soham De
Soham De, Ph.D. student: "The opportunity to dive into research head-first has been the most valuable learning experience for me."
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Alumni

Aaron Black
Aaron Black, MLIS alum: "One of my favorite aspects of my field is the balance it offers between work and life, while still fueling my intellectual curiosity. I love that I can continuously explore new ideas, conduct...
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Eric Chapman
Eric Chapman, Law Librarianship MLIS alum: "My job is to learn. As a court librarian, I am constantly researching new and nuanced areas of law."
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Stephanie Grace
Stephanie Grace, Law Librarianship MLIS alum: "It took a supportive network and a lot of self-reflection, but I finally internalized that I not only belong here, but that my unconventional path actually enriched what I...
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Gemma Sung
Gemma Sung, MSIM '23: "Don’t be afraid to be the first one to reach out or to raise your hand."
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Parth Oza
Parth Oza, MSIM alum: "Motivated by my experiences and the desire to make a greater impact, I decided to pursue further education at the Information School. I was excited to learn from esteemed faculty, collaborate with...
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Meadow Rodriguez
Meadow Rodriguez Jr., MSIM '16: "What's really nice is that my passion for helping people works out well in my profession."
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News

A patent form.

A simple intervention significantly improved patent outcomes for women inventors

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
While innovation is core to American identity, women inventors were named on only 13% of 2019 U.S. patents. In part, that’s because women’s patents are less likely to make it through the examination process. Research by the...
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A collection of children's books

'Bears will be boys,' but why? Professor investigates

Monday, September 29, 2025
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog” are just a few of the iconic picture books that have shaped childhoods for generations. The stories found in these pages teach their...
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Events

Oct 9
 
4:00-5:00PM

MLIS Prospective Student Information Session - Fireside Chat with Chair

Zoom / Online
Oct 10
 
11:30-1:30PM

Faculty Meeting

Bloedel 070
Oct 10
 
4:00-5:00PM

Ph.D. in Information Science Information Session with Faculty Panel

Zoom / Online
Oct 14
 
12:00-1:30PM

CALMA Round Table : Mapping the Black Information Future

Virtual
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