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
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...
Q: Please tell us about your background and why you decided to come to the iSchool.A: I am Colombian, a historian and a political scientist. Prior to coming to the U.S., I have lived in different places and...
Q: Where do you work?A: Brigham Young University Law Library Q: What’s your job title and what do you do?A: I am the Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Librarian at BYU’s Law Library. I teach...
Mia McDunnah, Informatics student: "I’m driven by the idea of creating a future where everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive in a tech-driven world."
Jerry Zhang, Ph.D. student: "The information field excites me because it emphasizes the importance of focusing on areas that the majority may overlook, ensuring that the benefits of AI and technology are inclusive and...
Cleo Reyes, Informatics student: "It’s good to remember that rejection is just redirection, and as long as you keep trying you’ll eventually end up where you need to be."
Q: Where do you work?A: Fineman and Pappas Law Libraries, Boston University School of LawQ: What’s your job title and what do you do?A: I am a Legal Information Librarian specializing in Foreign,...
Q: Where do you work?A: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; Pasadena, CaliforniaQ: What’s your job title and what do you do?A: I am the Assistant Pasadena Branch Librarian for the U.S. Court of...
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...
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...