/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/Recent posts from USF iSchool Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:03:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mils-alumna-jennifer-shipley-chosen-for-the-2024-beta-award.aspxJennifer Shipley is a Library Operations Manager for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. She was awarded the 2024 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award in recognition of a technology application that directly benefits library users.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:39:52 MLIS Alumna Jennifer Shipley Chosen for the 2024 BETA AwardJennifer Shipley is a Library Operations Manager for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. She was awarded the 2024 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award in recognition of a technology application that directly benefits library users.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mils-alumna-jennifer-shipley-chosen-for-the-2024-beta-award.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-loni-hagen-selected-as-a-2024-2025-fulbright-us-scholar.aspxDr. Hagen was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. scholar for 2024-2025 for Japan to conduct research on human supervision of artificial intelligence.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 Dr. Loni Hagen Selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. ScholarDr. Hagen was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. scholar for 2024-2025 for Japan to conduct research on human supervision of artificial intelligence.Dr. Loni Hagen in front of a Japanese mural at Van Gogh Museum/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-loni-hagen-selected-as-a-2024-2025-fulbright-us-scholar.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-named-a-fellow-of-the-american-medical-informatics-association-by-usf-faculty.aspxChristina Eldredge MD, PhD, FAMIA is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Health Informatics at the University of South Florida School of Information (iSchool) where she leads the growth of their Health Informatics (HI) program.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:21:16 Dr. Christina Eldredge Named a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association by USF FacultyChristina Eldredge MD, PhD, FAMIA is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Health Informatics at the University of South Florida School of Information (iSchool) where she leads the growth of their Health Informatics (HI) program.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-named-a-fellow-of-the-american-medical-informatics-association-by-usf-faculty.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/milestone-celebration-marks-the-school-of-informations-50th-anniversary.aspxThe School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.External ArticleMon, 13 Nov 2023 11:29:48 Milestone celebration marks the School of Information's 50th anniversaryThe School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.(From left) LIS program director Natalie Taylor, associate director of the iSchool Jim Andrews, department operations manager David Chapel, and iSchool director Randy Borum at the 50th anniversary event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/milestone-celebration-marks-the-school-of-informations-50th-anniversary.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/destyni-lalla-awarded-cas-undergraduate-research-fellowshipvisualization-virtualization-and-simulation.aspxIn recognition of the power of data visualization in addressing critical global challenges, Destyni Lalla, a student at the University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded the prestigious CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Visualization, Virtualization, and Simulation. This significant achievement highlights the her dedication to bridging the gap between data and knowledge, particularly in the context of disaster risk reduction and climate change awareness.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:14:15 Destyni Lalla Awarded CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Visualization, Virtualization and SimulationIn recognition of the power of data visualization in addressing critical global challenges, Destyni Lalla, a student at the University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded the prestigious CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Visualization, Virtualization, and Simulation. This significant achievement highlights the her dedication to bridging the gap between data and knowledge, particularly in the context of disaster risk reduction and climate change awareness.Destyni Lalla/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/destyni-lalla-awarded-cas-undergraduate-research-fellowshipvisualization-virtualization-and-simulation.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/usf-distinguished-alumna-receive-2023-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxThe Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) was created to recognize those who have achieved excellence in librarianship over an extended (over 20 years) period of service and who have made significant and lasting contributions to REFORMA, as well as to the Latino and the Spanish-speaking communities.Wed, 10 May 2023 16:55:06 USF Distinguished Alumna Lucia Martinez Gonzalez Receives 2023 Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) was created to recognize those who have achieved excellence in librarianship over an extended (over 20 years) period of service and who have made significant and lasting contributions to REFORMA, as well as to the Latino and the Spanish-speaking communities.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/usf-distinguished-alumna-receive-2023-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/2nd-annual-state-of-the-program.aspxEach year, the USF School of Information (SI) hosts a State of the Program event where we discuss accomplishments of the M.A. in Library and Information Science program, where we aim to be over the next few years, and where we recognize our Jean Key Gates Distinguished Alumni Award winner along with our USF SI Outstanding Student Award winner.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:41:14 2nd Annual State of the Program Hosted by the School of InformationEach year, the USF School of Information (SI) hosts a State of the Program event where we discuss accomplishments of the M.A. in Library and Information Science program, where we aim to be over the next few years, and where we recognize our Jean Key Gates Distinguished Alumni Award winner along with our USF SI Outstanding Student Award winner.2nd Annual State of the Program/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/2nd-annual-state-of-the-program.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2022/alon-friedman-awarded-nsf-grant-study-increasing-quality-peer-review.aspxDr. Alon Friedman has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to put towards his project Using Behavioral Nudges in Peer Review to Improve Critical Analysis in STEM Courses. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:06:32 Dr. Alon Friedman Awarded NSF Grant to Study Increasing the Quality of Peer ReviewDr. Alon Friedman has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to put towards his project Using Behavioral Nudges in Peer Review to Improve Critical Analysis in STEM Courses. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2022/alon-friedman-awarded-nsf-grant-study-increasing-quality-peer-review.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2022/mlis-student-sara-hack-awareded-rmbs-scholarship-speak-at-rmbs-conference.aspxSara Hack, a current M.A. in Library in Information Science graduate student, was recently awarded the Rare Books & Manuscripts (RBMS) Scholarship.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:12:56 MLIS Student, Sara Hack, Awarded RMBS Scholarship & Will Speak at RMBS Conference in JuneSara Hack, a current M.A. in Library in Information Science graduate student, was recently awarded the Rare Books & Manuscripts (RBMS) Scholarship.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2022/mlis-student-sara-hack-awareded-rmbs-scholarship-speak-at-rmbs-conference.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2022/mlis-student-melissa-wright-awarded-2022-fla-scholarship.aspxFlorida Library Association (FLA) recently recently announced their scholarship winners in the recent Florida Library Journal.Thu, 05 May 2022 13:35:23 MLIS Student, Amanda Wright, Awarded 2022 FLA ScholarshipFlorida Library Association (FLA) recently recently announced their scholarship winners in the recent Florida Library Journal.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2022/mlis-student-melissa-wright-awarded-2022-fla-scholarship.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/mlis-student-aparna-ghosh-selected-arl-kaleidoscope-diversity-scholar.aspxMembers of the ARL Kaleidoscope Program Selection Working Group have chosen MLIS graduate student, Aparna Ghosh, to be one of only 18 MLIS students to participate in the 2021–2023 Kaleidoscope Program as ARL Diversity Scholars.Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:20:00 MLIS Student, Aparna Ghosh, Selected as an ARL Kaleidoscope Diversity ScholarMembers of the ARL Kaleidoscope Program Selection Working Group have chosen MLIS graduate student, Aparna Ghosh, to be one of only 18 MLIS students to participate in the 2021–2023 Kaleidoscope Program as ARL Diversity Scholars.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/mlis-student-aparna-ghosh-selected-arl-kaleidoscope-diversity-scholar.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/usf-si-student-wins-reforma-scholarship.aspxMaria Dones, a graduate student in the USF SI MLIS program, was just awarded a prestigious REFORMA scholarship.Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:25:40 USF School of Information Student Wins REFORMA ScholarshipMaria Dones, a graduate student in the USF SI MLIS program, was just awarded a prestigious REFORMA scholarship.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/usf-si-student-wins-reforma-scholarship.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/mlis-graduating-class-featured-virtual-beta-phi-mu-induction-ceremony.aspxThe University of South Florida returned to in-person graduation ceremonies this year and 2021 featured one of the largest groups of Beta Phi Mu inductees in recent memory.Fri, 07 May 2021 10:20:29 MLIS Graduating Class Featured in Virtual Beta Phi Mu Induction CeremonyThe University of South Florida returned to in-person graduation ceremonies this year and 2021 featured one of the largest groups of Beta Phi Mu inductees in recent memory.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/mlis-graduating-class-featured-virtual-beta-phi-mu-induction-ceremony.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/lis-spectrum-scholar-wins-kress-scholarship.aspxAparna Ghosh has just been awarded the prestigious Kress Foundation Scholarship for the Summer Educational Institute (SEI) for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information.Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:24:07 LIS Spectrum Scholar Wins Kress ScholarshipAparna Ghosh has just been awarded the prestigious Kress Foundation Scholarship for the Summer Educational Institute (SEI) for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2021/lis-spectrum-scholar-wins-kress-scholarship.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2020/jungwon-yoon-and-jim-andrews-receive-2020-alise-research-grant.aspxDr. Jungwon Yoon and Dr. Jim Andrews received the 2020 ALISE Research Grant for their research proposal Exploring Best Practices for Preparing Librarians in Adopting Artificial Intelligence into Libraries.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:30:34 Dr. Jungwon Yoon & Dr. Jim Andrews Receive 2020 ALISE Research GrantDr. Jungwon Yoon and Dr. Jim Andrews received the 2020 ALISE Research Grant for their research proposal Exploring Best Practices for Preparing Librarians in Adopting Artificial Intelligence into Libraries.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2020/jungwon-yoon-and-jim-andrews-receive-2020-alise-research-grant.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2020/usf.si-faculty-natalie-taylor-and-denise-shereff-receive-ltsa-grant.aspxThe USF School of Information's Responsive Librarianship Lab (RLL) has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to create positive health outcomes for those vulnerable and at-risk populations residing in the Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) service region.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:44:57 USF School of Information Faculty Dr. Natalie Taylor & Denise Shereff Receive LSTA GrantThe USF School of Information's Responsive Librarianship Lab (RLL) has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to create positive health outcomes for those vulnerable and at-risk populations residing in the Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) service region.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2020/usf.si-faculty-natalie-taylor-and-denise-shereff-receive-ltsa-grant.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2020/vicki-gregory-conferred-professor-emeritus-status.aspxFormer director Dr. Vicki Gregory was conferred emeritus status by the University of South Florida in recognition of her many contributions to the School of Information.Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:52:10 Dr. Vicki Gregory Conferred Professor Emeritus StatusFormer director Dr. Vicki Gregory was conferred emeritus status by the University of South Florida in recognition of her many contributions to the School of Information.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2020/vicki-gregory-conferred-professor-emeritus-status.aspxHonors and Awards,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2019/mlis-students-awarded-si-scholarships.aspxNine students enrolled in the School of Information's M.A. in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program have been awarded scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Congratulations to our outstanding scholars!Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:10:30 MLIS Students Awarded School of Information ScholarshipsNine students enrolled in the School of Information's M.A. in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program have been awarded scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Congratulations to our outstanding scholars!2019-2020 Scholarship Winners/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2019/mlis-students-awarded-si-scholarships.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2019/loni-hagen-wins-best-management-paper-award.aspxDr. Loni Hagen and her collaborators received the Best Management Paper Award at the 2019 Digital Government Conference in Dubai.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:39:39 Dr. Loni Hagen Wins Best Management Paper AwardDr. Loni Hagen and her collaborators received the Best Management Paper Award at the 2019 Digital Government Conference in Dubai.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2019/loni-hagen-wins-best-management-paper-award.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2019/kathleen-mccook-wins-the-2019-joseph-w-lippincott-award.aspxDr. McCook, distinguished university professor at the USF School of Information, is the winner of the 2019 Joseph W. Lippincott Award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) for distinguished service to the profession.Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:49:59 Dr. Kathleen de la Pena McCook Wins the 2019 Joseph W. Lippincott AwardDr. McCook, distinguished university professor at the USF School of Information, is the winner of the 2019 Joseph W. Lippincott Award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) for distinguished service to the profession.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2019/kathleen-mccook-wins-the-2019-joseph-w-lippincott-award.aspxHonors and Awards