I came to Boston a week before the internship began because I wanted to acclimate myself to the locality and explore the new city. Boston is amazing during the summers and I had already tried a couple of restaurants and set up my house before I started my internship. My First Day at Wayfair Typical… Read the full article…
Amazon has been quite a wild time. Throughout the first month of my internship, I’ve been exposed to many new people, ideas, and technologies. The way of life in Seattle is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Who knew that going on the iSchool’s Experiential Learning trip, Peak2Peak, last summer would be a precursor for the events… Read the full article…
Have you ever wondered what kinds of internships iSchool students take over the summer? Look no further than following our 2018 Summer Internship Bloggers. Who are the summer internship bloggers? They’re are a group of undergraduate and graduate students from all iSchool programs who will share their unique experiences as they work over the summer…. Read the full article…
Editor’s Note: This post was a collaboration between graduate student Aditi Chawla, professor Martha Garcia-Murillo, and associate professor Ian MacInnes Another piece of the recently-launched European General Data Protection Regulation is the Right to be Forgotten. There is some timely research from iSchool faculty members Martha Garcia-Murillo and Ian MacInnes that addresses the regulatory aspects of social media…. Read the full article…
Editor’s Note: This post was a collaboration between graduate student Smirity Kaushik and assistant professor Yang Wang. Have you noticed that recently many companies such as Google, Spotify, and LinkedIn have sent emails or alerts notifying you about changes in their privacy policies? Why are they all doing that? Well, companies around the world are getting… Read the full article…
Editor’s note: this reflection piece originally appeared on Margot’s personal blog, margotlee.com. I’m a student now and I hope I will be for the rest of my life, and this is why. This week I’m on a #TechTrek trip to Chicago with my minor school at Syracuse University (School of Information Studies). We’ve been visiting tech businesses… Read the full article…
Over 60 Syracuse University iSchool alumni, students, and friends gathered on Saturday, April 28 to celebrate the founding of BLISTS (Black and Latino Information Science and Technology Support) 25 years ago. A BLISTSful Return was really three events in one: A 25th birthday for BLISTS, an alumni reunion for BLISTS founders, e-Board members, and general… Read the full article…
“This place gave me the basis for life,” said Rachel Renock as she looked out over the Syracuse University campus. “It gave me the freedom to fail, pick up the pieces and then try to put them back together again. Actually – that’s what I do every single day now!” Renock, a class of 2013… Read the full article…
Tickets for A BLISTSful Return are on sale now! $5 for a student ticket and $25 for an alumni ticket. Buy your ticket today! This year, BLISTS (Black and Latino Information Studies Support) is celebrating 25 years at the iSchool with a big event that invites BLISTS students, alumni, and friends to join a full… Read the full article…
In today’s technologically-based society, we rely heavily on information systems. Its usage is prominent in every industry and field in today’s society. The protection of information is pivotal for everyday functions. Since this information is of high importance, it needs protection and security. This need to learn, defend, and manage this information is what led… Read the full article…