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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.

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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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Itza Carbajal
Itza Carbajal, Ph.D. student: "While for many the possibilities of what information can be may feel intimidating, I personally enjoy the malleability of being able to think beyond past, current, or even future...
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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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Yim Register

Ph.D. alum Yim Register, '25, wins global dissertation award

Friday, July 11, 2025
Ph.D. ‘25 alum Yim Register is one of two recipients of this year’s iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award. Register became the second University of Washington Information School student to receive the recognition. “I am...
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Alexis Hiniker and Lindah Kotut

iSchool funds studies on smartphone habits, Indigenous guidance

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Two faculty-led research projects recently received grants from the iSchool to help them further their work and create lasting impact with the help of the Strategic Research Fund (SRF). The SRF is a funding opportunity that supports...
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5:00-7:00PM

UW Law Librarianship Reunion

Rontom's
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10:00-11:30AM

iSchool Community Day at the Museum

Wing Luke Museum
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8:30-9:30AM

MSIM Conversation with Professor Sara Sanford - Career Outcomes

Zoom / Online
Aug 7
 
7:00-7:45PM

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