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."
I am the iSchool
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
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."
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."
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."
Soham De, Ph.D. student: "The opportunity to dive into research head-first has been the most valuable learning experience for me."
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...
