Interested in connecting with experts on the latest developments in transformational #AI? The IEEE IEEE New Era World Leaders AI Summit Summit is coming to University of Washington Aug. 24-25, featuring talks, workshops and networking opportunities. Early registration ends Aug. 9 ⏰: attend.ieee.org/newera/

.UW iSchool researchers investigated how iBuyers — companies that use automated algorithms to quickly buy and sell homes — have affected the well-documented racial bias against Black home sellers. washington.edu/news/2024/07/2…

iSchool faculty member Heather Whiteman, Ph.D. is a lead panelist at this year's Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences, where she will discuss "The Future of Humans & Machines - The Economy, Human Well-Being & The World." #Ai4 ai4.io/vegas/agenda

New paper by a team of iSchool researchers, including JaeWon Kim, Robert Wolfe, Ishita Chordia Ishita Chordia, Katie Davis Dr. Katie Davis and Alexis Hiniker:

We are grateful to the IMLS for $1 million+ in grants for four iSchool projects that build on scholarship in libraries and museums and support their roles in communities. Marika Cifor, Stacey Wedlake, Maria Garrido and Jin Ha Lee are the project leads. ischool.uw.edu/news/2024/08/i…

Professor Amy J. Ko 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌮 🐈 is quoted in this article on new ways teens are accessing computer science education. Claire Bryan spoke with Ko about her work to increase CS in Washington K-12 schools, so that students of all backgrounds can learn this skillset. seattletimes.com/education-lab/…

Are you a neurotypical librarian or library supervisor at a US public or academic library? Are you interested in improving neuroinclusion at your workplace? Please consider participating in this UW iSchool study! #IMLSgrant Learn more: bit.ly/NDLibrarians_C…

Thank you to all the UW Facilities staff and technicians who completed this beautiful cleanup!

Awesome team!

Yesterday, Co-Director Ryan Calo hosted the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy in the Tech Policy Lab, including Director Arati Prabhakar.

iSchool researchers Isaac Slaughter, Eva Maxfield Brown & Nic Weber studied iBuyers, which buy homes using automated models. They found that iBuyers pay more equal prices to Black & white home sellers on average, compared to individual buyers. #FAccT2024 ischool.uw.edu/news/2024/08/i…

“There is a lot of great innovation in this space, but unfortunately, a fair amount of manipulative design and exploitation as well.” Associate Professor Alexis Hiniker was interviewed by BOLD on technology and children’s wellbeing. #EdTech bold.expert/the-computer-s…

UW President Ana Mari Cauce has named five new representatives to the UW Population Health Initiative executive council, including Lucy Lu Wang, assistant professor at the Information School. We look forward to furthering this collaborative effort! Lucy Lu Wang washington.edu/populationheal…

Call for CHI 2025 Workshops Jurors Do you want to serve as a juror for CHI Workshops? If you meet the criteria shown below, apply to join us! To apply, email [email protected] with your name, affiliation, CV, and a brief statement (~150 words) by Monday, Sep 30, 2024.

In 1938, Beverly Cleary (née Bunn) moved to #Seattle to begin her studies at UW's School of Librarianship. She graduated a year later and took a position as a children's librarian in Yakima. This is her 1939 librarian's certificate filed 85 years ago today with the WA State Library.

🎓 New Mexico students: Thinking about #gradschool? UW Information School has an exciting opportunity for you!🌟 Admissions Advisor Emiliano Mora will be in ABQ to discuss our programs: 📍McNair Research Conference Graduate/Professional Fair on 9/5: 10:30–11:30 a.m. & 1–2 p.m.

From the Brain Health Learning Network, UW iSchool associate professor @jevinwest explores some of the ways that #misinformation spreads and shares tips for identifying misinformation in publications. #neurosociety #science #articificialintelligence youtube.com/watch?v=JQJM6_…