Christy Khoury G’20, G’25 plans to graduate next May with a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science. Her dissertation is focused on social media information behaviors during times of crisis.
Deirdre Sullivan G’25 is pursuing an MLIS degree and is passionate about making sure all students have the same access to information and that cost isn’t a barrier to knowledge.
Isha Kadam G'26 shares her journey as an international student at Syracuse University, reflecting on her transition to a new country, her academic and personal growth, and the key factors that led her to pursue her master’s at the iSchool.
The iSchool is teaming up with the varsity basketball program to launch a new sports analytics competition. Students will use their skills to tackle real-world challenges and deliver insights that could enhance team performance and strategy.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains how campaigns now use merchandise to collect supporter data through a “swag-to-text” strategy. Known for picking quirky items like John McCain’s ice scraper, she draws the line at pricier pieces—Jeb Bush’s $75 “Guaca Bowle” was, she admits, a bit too much for research.
Jordan Leuenberger ‘25 plans to work in information management and data analytics, with an emphasis in project management. He credits his father for sparking his interest in the field.
Alan Nguyen ‘19, G’20 is a solutions engineer at Cloudflare in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He creates customized plans that incorporate serverless platforms, AI tools and security services.
The NYLA Annual Conference brings together over 1,000 librarians for four days of networking, professional development, and a Trade Show featuring the latest library products. Syracuse University alumni, faculty, and students will also be presenting.
Syracuse iSchool faculty and doctoral students will present new and ongoing research at the annual ASIS&T 2024 conference.
iSchool professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley cautions that political text messages often evade public scrutiny, making it easier for campaigns to spread misleading information. The lack of transparency, she notes, creates a challenge for journalists and researchers seeking accountability.